yea, it really depends on the situation, i would say 70 percent of the times I play on da es, and then I get a lil melody out..or progression..then I go lay the drums down how i want, with the melody in my head, then come back and do the melody, where it fits to the drums more...but it really depends...then come in with counters and what not...extra drums...after main drums and melody...im liable to go anywhere, as far as drums to actual instruments