Drums
One of the best drummies I’ve heard in a while
A tribute. A demo. A solo. I’m not sure, but the recording and tone are incredible. Then I noticed it’s similar to my favorite Ludwig kit dating from the late 1970s. Also it gives credence to a loose almost flabby kick! Bonus for icebells / crotales tree, resonant tone and style! See also
Drumming is a Kind of Discoordination
From 12:20 into this excellent interview — “Your hormones attach themselves to music.”
ROBOT Drum Company Snare
Dry, warm, throaty sound even higher-up into the tuning range. Speaks with clarity but without any shrill harmonics. 12-strand wires. This may help prove where “tone” actually comes from.
DAVE WECKL Interviews
The legendary Dave Weckl’s musical journey continues… playing with top artists worldwide, still adhering to his Dad’s advice “If you’re going to do something, it’s worth doing it right otherwise don’t do it!” and he sure does it right! Hear his story and helpful tips for you to succeed, along with hard work, sacrifice and … Read more
Tighter
Something remarkable: Not a single audience members — presumably all drummers, percussionists — are tapping their feet or moving their hands. two drummers actually jamming! instead of just trading. so rare, maybe the first iv seen. They are making music and not just have a big solo over the top each other.and the result? two … Read more
Tight
The nods and moments of recognition are so special. Two drummers listening and following each other. Superb!
Cymbal House
Hand-made Turkish glory I love this series. You bring to us places few of us know about and help to tell their stories. I’ve tried to purchase something from many of the places you share with us. Keep it up. Chuck Levine’s Washington Music store used to do “cymbal clinics” and “drum clinics” 40-50 years … Read more
Snare Mic Shootout
Shure SM57 Beta Beyerdynamic M201 Audio Technica AE2300 Neuman KM184 Audix 15 AKG C414 Sennheiser MD421 Shure SM57 Microphone Overview & Snare Drum Applications 1. Shure SM57 / Beta (SM57) 2. Beyerdynamic M201 “The Beyerdynamic M201: Very detailed presence and natural top end.”(Reddit) 3. Audio-Technica AE2300 4. Neumann KM 184 5. AKG C414 6. Sennheiser … Read more
Wrist Twist Technique for clean speed
Wrist Twist Technique for clean speed Plus that shiny hi-hat roll. Excellent.
King of Bass Slap
King of Bass Slap Knew a bassist that described Marks playing like drum paradiddles on the bass. Mark King started his music journey as a drummer, when you know that the context of his play makes so much sense. The best musicians play multiple instruments.
Earl Palmer New Orleans Drumming
Earl Palmer New Orleans Drumming Always a big accent on 4. No ride cymbal.
A day with the Washington Commanders Marching Band
A day with the Washington Commanders Marching Band Brief interviews.
How to Get a Drum’s DrumDial Number
How to Get a Drum’s DrumDial Number “Tuning is all subjective…for maximum sustain you want your drum heads in-tune with its shell.” Thanks for this. I am a happy TuneBot user but have been considering adding a DrumDial to my toolbox. They each have their advantages. The TuneBot measures actual frequency (e.g. lug frequency or … Read more
Comforting When Creators Transcend Duplicating
Comforting When Creators Transcend Duplicating Tangential?
Random Church Sound-check
Random Church Sound-check …yeah, and then you find out that he’s the contra-bass clarinet player!