Forum: Drum Technique
08-30-2012, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Hand speed/ Hand Technique
Try straight 16th notes and mix it up. Like, play singles to doubles to paradiddles while trying to maintain one consitant speed and volume. I do this alot to warm up before playing and it's a great...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-24-2011, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,333
Re: Splash cymbal sounds
What's wrong with splashes???
I love splash cymbals for diversity.
Playing a beat with a splash cymbal instead of hi hats of a ride ...epic.
Also playing a fill, ending on the snare drum and...
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Forum: Drum Technique
10-24-2011, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,589
Re: Finger speed
A friend of mine has the JoJo DVD, so I've seen a little bit of it. Great stuff in there.
Thanks for the tips bro!
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Forum: Drum Technique
10-24-2011, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,589
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Forum: Drum Technique
10-24-2011, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,589
Re: Finger speed
My max speed is 16th's at probably around 210bpm if I take the time to warm up properly.
And yeah, "flying fingers" I believe is what I am looking for.
As far as grip goes I usually go with...
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Forum: Drum Technique
10-24-2011, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,589
Finger speed
Anyone have any tips or exercises to increase finger speed?
My goal is to work up to Mike Mangini speed (going to take me a while, I know)
Any advice is helpful
Thanks
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Forum: Drum Technique
10-20-2011, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,909
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Forum: General Discussion
10-20-2011, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 774
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Forum: General Discussion
10-20-2011, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 774
Metal drummer (primarily) starting funk rock band
Back story:
Started out playing funk but quickly dived into every Metal (death, black, thrash etc)
9 years later I am going back to my roots by starting up a funk rock side project
...should be...
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Forum: Drum Technique
10-20-2011, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,348
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Forum: General Discussion
09-30-2011, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,663
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Forum: Drum Technique
09-27-2011, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,265
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Forum: Drum Technique
09-26-2011, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 876
Double bass/swivel technique
Right foot - no problem
Left foot - ... want to chop it off and replace with my right foot.
This technique will definitely benefit me alot, but its a bitch to get down perfectly.
Damn you...
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Forum: Drums
09-26-2011, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 708
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Forum: Drum Technique
09-26-2011, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,265
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Forum: Drums
07-12-2011, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,487
Re: Duck-taping drum wrap?
I don't actually use moongel or O rings. If you tune properly, I don't believe their needed.
And as far as duct tapping the shells, what I said was "I wouldnt do it"
If I had my kit sounding...
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Forum: Drums
07-12-2011, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,487
Re: Duck-taping drum wrap?
I am saying it might. This is my thinking,
when you hit the drum the shell vibrates, so if there is duct tape on the shells it could inhibit that vibration, losing some tonal qualities from the...
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Forum: Drums
07-12-2011, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,487
Re: Duck-taping drum wrap?
I wouldn't do it.
For one, there is a chance you will change the resonant tone of the shells themselves
And yes, it would most definity leave residue on the shells.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-12-2011, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,883
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Forum: Drum Technique
07-03-2011, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,293
Re: Absolute beginner here
It's not a bad idea to start on one surface before moving on to a drumkit.
I don't see anything wrong with what you're doing.
I started out playing on a marching snare before moving on the...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-03-2011, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,427
Re: Anyone else??
I would much rather play shows with a great sounding kit, then a great looking kit.
It is nice to have both though
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Forum: General Discussion
07-03-2011, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,427
Re: Anyone else??
Yeah, thats what I meant. Sacrificing sound.
Or just going into something blindly.
Like wanting a cymbal stacker cause they look cool, but not having any idea what they sound like or even if...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-03-2011, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,427
Anyone else??
Am I the only person annoyed with those who want "a cool looking kit"
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Forum: General Discussion
07-03-2011, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,918
Re: New Drummer - Drum Kit Building
Go with what sounds best, not what looks cool.
You can have the coolest looking, but the crappiest sounding drum set.
If you want something "cool" and sounds decent, go with Remo Ebony...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-03-2011, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,513
Re: my drumset is not loud enough
If everyone else is louder than the drummer, then something is very very wrong inside their heads. Its called "balance" Each member should be able to hear another member clearly, during rehearsals...
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