Drumming Tips and Reviews For Acoustic and Electronic Drums!
Here’s what Jody says about this Gretsch style laquer job on this very nice looking drum kit: My name is Jody Hasty, I am 37 years old and have been playing drums since I was a little kid. I used a Transtint dye that I custom mixed myself then pulled a lacquer job using deft …
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I had drummers elbow (which is also known Tennis Elbow) for almost two years. It was terrible. I had it real bad. That’s me to the right, suffering, with bags of frozen peas on my forearms and elbows. I couldn’t get on the computer, turn a door knob, or shake hands for over a year. …
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My name is Dave Moody, a grizzled music industry vet since 1976. I am not a drum builder by trade so you won’t read about any technical drum making skills in this article. You can get great advice through Brian’s featured articles on that subject along with a host of other high level builders in …
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Most drummers take on to drumming as a hobby, so they do not embark on the type of conscientious practice that more serious and professional musicians undertake. These drumming hobbyists slip behind the drum kit as their mood soars, make some noise and play along with that sound. Well, that’s not bad after all. It …
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If you want to play hand drums but don’t know what to get, here are some practical tips on how to buy a hand drum. Generally, when trying to select a drum, there are some factors you need to consider such as the following. The Condition of the Drum’s Body: If you are looking at a …
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If you find yourself playing stiffly as a result of getting nervous during gigs or recording you are not alone. But the good news is you can learn how to relax playing drums even if you get a little anxiety before your session. Adopting the right posture and mood when practicing, playing gigs or recording …
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Basically, there are two types of sticking techniques, as most drummers already know. One is the Traditional Grip, and the other is the Matched Grip. When it comes to which of the techniques to go for, there is no one that is a ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ choice. However, in order to get the most out …
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An electronic drum kit can be a treasure in the hands of a drummer. You play it just like a regular drum kit. And the more advanced ones can be played with regular drum sticks and brushes. An electronic drum kit produces wide range of sounds, instruments, as well as effects. The cheaper electronic drums …
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I really wanted the Roland TD-30 KV kit. But it’s expensive. So I had to come up with some reasons that I should get it so that my wife would not freak out. I hope these reasons to buy a good electronic kit inspire you or saves your marriage: If you get an electronic kit …
Read More 10 Reasons To Get An Electronic Drum Set!