Dear friends, Last night I went to the House of Music Festival in Vahdat Hall/Tehran/Iran (Persia). Yesterday was the International Day of Music and the...
I played on one at an open jam and was very unimpressed. I think the biggest part was the way the set didn't sound tuned at all. And the snare sounded really...
... Just to update you that there is a new lessons/tutorials section on my web site. There are up to one hundred articles, tutorials, videos and audio lessons...
Tomas
tomas@...
Oct 4, 2004 3:36 pm
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Hi guys! I've been playing for over a year and alredy had two gigs. It's funny that the first one was better... But I realised that I've got some serious grip...
SAMHAIN DRUMMING AT THE JEFFERSON MEMORIAL Saturday, October 30, 2004 8:00 PM - 12 AM See: http://www.openhearth.org/samhaindrum/ Please join us Saturday,...
One thing you might want to try is when playing a different kit always look at the place your stick is hitting. Most dropped sticks are from missing the...
I just started drumming about a month ago. I am thinking of getting this set http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/ba ...
Has anyone read this book? I want to get a sense of what people think about it. For those that haven't read it, it's a book that discusses how you should...
In a message dated 10/5/2004 3:45:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, mks212@... writes: Has anyone read this book? I want to get a sense of what people think...
jondemii@...
Oct 5, 2004 8:51 pm
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There are basic principles that are laid out in this book that are very important and also very applicable to learning in drumming. The only difficulty that...
good advice there, i totally agree i know how important it is to focus on just one rudiment or one groove for a long time to get it right... how often i do...
Soma Imp
randomdrivel@...
Oct 6, 2004 5:35 am
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hi! what do the bars that cross the stems of the notes mean? I mean those short lines that crosses through a stem of a note such as the two lines that crosses...
Congrats on the gigs! Do you think your grip problems are the choice of sticks you use?? When you purchase drum sticks, please play them in the air to feel the...
Hey dave,I would recomend some stick grip tape or you can buy a can of the stuff that secretarys use on their fingers so they can sort paperwork easily,you can...
DocktorPdiddle@...
Oct 6, 2004 8:03 pm
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Hi Guys & Gals Ive been tearing out my hair recently with Triplet Hand and feet combinations. 1. The Speed Aspect 2. What to hit so that it sound melodic and...
Good suggestions from everyone. I would add that awareness of technique will help. Or, according to my belief, good technique is the root of all good. For...
Is there a good wed page or book on the different grip technique? germanic, French, American etc Saxon ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
I have recently switched to American Match grip from French. However I am experiencing numbness in my right hand.... any thoughts? ... From: Casper...
Robert Koonts
rkoonts@...
Oct 11, 2004 4:51 pm
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Hi there, I am new to this group since today, so I'd thought I'd try it out replying to your topic: A favourite hand-foot triplet of mine is this RLF RLF RLF...
Hi there Saxon, have a look on the Vic Firth site: http://www.vicfirth.com/education/drumset/domfamularo.html There are some virtual lessons by Dom Famularo...
drummer@...
Oct 11, 2004 4:52 pm
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Those were very good tips! I look forward to trying them out on the kit. In addition, the original poster of this thread may want to try practicing with a...
Robert, if you go numb, you may be using too much force. Maybe you play too much from the wrist. If you play loud, the classical technique will make you work...
Sean, I would suggest you give a listen to Steve Gadd and Elvin Jones. These are two guys I really think use this combination in great ways in time and solos. ...
Hi guys... A question... What's the best sounding cymbal that you've played with???? Any kind of cymbal. From hi-hats to splashes.... Thanks. Tony...
Antonio Oliveira
antonio.oliveira@...
Oct 14, 2004 9:42 pm
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Very open-ended...I like zildjians. I think they have an incredible warmth to them...very musical. I have a line of A custom crashes, splashes, and hats...
Jason Brookens
drummerjdogg@...
Oct 15, 2004 3:03 am
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I have been playing Masterwork Cymbals for the last six months and I am very, very happy with them... Masterwork is a new company in Turkey and they really ...
I play mostly Zildjian, but I also have a few Sabians and a couple Wuhans. My main thing is how they sound, and if they work well together. Zildjian generally...
Tomas
tomas@...
Oct 18, 2004 3:01 pm
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hello guys!... wannabe drummer here :P im broadening my knowledge of the craft and the hardware ofcourse.... Do you guys know what a picollo snare drum is?...
