-I would always (if able to anyway) mix up the snare beat. If I was hitting the snare on 2 and 4 I would hit the snare on 3 the next messure and that would...
"...I just don't want to lose the groove..."try to keep the feel of the song in whatever you do" . I like that advice..." Steve Gadd has stated in the past...
... the ... A very simple, working rule of thumb which applies in the studio as well as live and to lead instruments is: never play over the vocals. art of the...
... for "the groove", especially on the kick. This is refreshing for me. I always tried to put my "spin" on a song while jamming at home with the headphones...
"...I'm just a "Class C" player trying to put on a "Class A" show..." Welcome to the club, brother. If we're all honest about our playing, that's probably a...
During most of my "drumming carreer", I was asked to do what you're writing about, because most of the artist I worked with were doing their own thing, so I...
I hate to drag this thread out but, I got into a little tiff with the guitar player when I said I didn't want to go outside the groove on Mustang Sally. His...
Well, I think they are totally wrong about folks not being able to dance to the Pickett groove on Mustang Sally. As much as band members moan and complain...
"...I'll do what they ask to be a "team" player..." Use EXTREME caution here!!! It's certainly desirable to be a team player, for sure, but if you begin to...
I have to agree here with what you are saying. I have been "quiet" on this but I say you play what you feel. Everyone on the stage should compliment the other...
For those of you who may not have heard yet, Neil will be releasing a new DVD in time for the holidays. Here's a quote on the release from Drummerworld.com ...
This is fantastic news. 'A Work in Progress' is one of my favorite instructional videos, in fact one of my favorite videos period. And the Batterie track...
... some other band member comes up with in regard to your playing, YOUR 'signature' on the band's music will disappear." Man, did Butch ever nail this one on...
I gotta jump in here. I agree with what everyone else says, and I have little patience with being told what to play. BUT! I've ben playing for a long time....
Question: With massive advancements in drumming technology since the 80's, why do manufacturers find it so difficult to include an owner's manual with a kick...
... Hi Danny: Sorry I was very busy with getting my life back in order after the hurricane evacuation. Yesterday was the first time I got to practice in a...
Hi All, Had my surgery 3 weeks ago on the right foot. I know have a pin, a plate and six screws in there! The bionic foot/ I can't wait to really find out. the...
Hey Matt, does this mean that since you have a Bionic Foot you can play blast beats at 300BPM on a single pedal?? ROTFL!!!!! Get better soon and hang in...
"...why do manufacturers find it so difficult to include an owner's manual with a kick drum pedal? I've been playing my Tama Iron Cobra Rolling Glide double...
I didn't take into account the demagrafics of the "New" area that I am playing in..I've only been in this area since May. This is the first band I've played...
... You weren't playing Mustang Sally in 4/4? No wonder the dancers had trouble! Seriously, on the first Rainmakers album we had a song which was mostly 4/4,...
hi i've been playing for a while, and a couple of years ago i added a double bass pedal to the kit. its been going great, i love having it, and i end up using...
Wyatt, I can give you a list of bands that use a lot of double pedal, but first, this caveat: Double pedal technique is HARD. It's tough enough to play a...
Hey Matt!, I think you just stumbled onto a new way of selling yourself...need a drummer? Call THE BIONIC FOOT! ;-) Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. ...
... find out..." Um, Matt... Any possibility that your doctor might consider taking on Stephanie as a bionic foot patient? For my part, I'd like to talk to...
My suggestion (having a Cobra myself) is to try different spring tension for lighter action. The other thing you might want to consider is too move the...
Wyatt, I know its a lot more fun to play along to recorded music, in order to improve your technique, but if you can read, you could also use a "snare drumming...
... patterns to your feet instead of your hands." That is great advice and something I first tried at least 30 years ago (don't even remember who suggested it,...
Hi Everyone, We are thrilled to announce that world-renowned djembe player and teacher Mamady Keita will be teaching a series of classes at Bang a Drum later...
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