Drums
How to Get a Drum in Tune with Itself
How to Get a Drum in Tune with Itself Long-time drum tech of DRUMEO channel. Smooth note. Loud projection. Bearing Edge Lubricant Drum bearing edges should not typically be lubricated in the traditional sense (e.g., oil or grease), as this can dampen the sound, attract dust and grime, and interfere with head seating and tuning … Read more
Developing Good Sound and Touch on the Drum Set
Developing Good Sound and Touch on the Drum Set “There’s an art to playing quietly.” It is true that it’s very difficult to manage low dynamics for an entire gig. As a drummer that has done this many many times though, I do get many calls backs but! The audio recordings I have of those … Read more
Cirque Du Soleil Drummer Hears The Smashing Pumpkins For The First Time
Cirque Du Soleil Drummer Hears The Smashing Pumpkins For The First Time
Why Drummers Sound So … Today
Why Drummers Sound So … Today Roy Haynes said in an interview about 30 years ago that the reason drummers even then started to all sound the same is because when music swung, the drummer’s own placement of their eighth notes within the swing / shuffle groove had room to be behind, on or ahead. … Read more
Still Sounds Great – Don’t Mess With It
Still Sounds Great – Don’t Mess With It I know a lot of musicians are like that. “If it ain’t broke, don’t touch it at all or I will kill you”. Gear is so often inconsistent, that we gravitate towards anything that doesn’t effing change or shift on us. it’s true. and drums shift literally … Read more
Vintage 20-inch Avedis Zildjian Dance Ride
Vintage 20-inch Avedis Zildjian Dance Ride Here is a video about the Avedis Zildjian Dance Ride. This is one of my favorite ride cymbals and it was manufactured from the 1940s into the early 1960s. This particular cymbal is 20″‘s and weighs 1950 grams. A perfect weight for an old A. Drum Set Craviotto Private … Read more
Natural Care Guide for Traditional Tribal Drums – Haitian Voodoo, Afro-Caribbean, West African
Natural Care Guide for Traditional Tribal Drums (Haitian Voodoo, Afro-Caribbean, West African) 1. Materials Overview 2. Humidity Control 3. Drumhead Conditioning 4. Wooden Shell Maintenance 5. Rope and Peg Care 6. Tuning and Tone Management 7. Spiritual and Ceremonial Respect 8. Suggested Maintenance Schedule Here’s a clear breakdown of tung oil vs linseed oil, focusing … Read more