Forum: Drums
05-03-2008, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,469
Re: reference vs masters premium
Dude, I have a Reference kit and honestly it is the best kit I have ever heard. The kick drum sound alone is worth the $3k. I can't say enough good things about it. I have played on a lot of...
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Forum: Drum Technique
11-05-2006, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,264
Re: I seem to have lost my way...
Do you read music? There is so much material out there to practice that there is no reason to get stuck or be bored. The X factor is being able to read. If you can, just buy a book related to...
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Forum: Drum Technique
11-05-2006, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 340
Views: 71,811
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Forum: Drum Technique
11-06-2005, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 9,816
Re: Should I play left Handed?
I'm practicing playing open handed on a right handed setup after 11 years of playing crossed. My left hand has gotten much, much stronger, and it's easier to lay into the snare on the e's and ah's...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-06-2005, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 210
Views: 21,206
Re: Best Compliment Ever Received
I played for my high school pep band, and after a girl's basketball game on the road a woman approached me as I was loading the kit out to the bus.
She said,"I was here for my daughter's game...
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Forum: Drummers
10-26-2005, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 10,394
Re: Matt Cameron
They play crazy fast live. I think their live albums sound like ass, personally. I still love their first two albums, though. Matt Cameron and Dave Abbruzese were the drummers that influenced me...
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Forum: Drummers
10-26-2005, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 10,394
Re: Matt Cameron
I read an interview with Matt Cameron some years ago, and he explained that for the first few albums, he was not even aware that they were playing in odd times. Nobody in the band at the time was a...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-23-2005, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 707
Views: 78,971
Re: Who is your favorite drummer(s)
Dennis Chambers. I know there are a lot of great drummers out there, and I love them all, but DC has a special place in my heart. He's just unreal.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-23-2005, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,618
Re: drummer depressed and discouraged
If you're getting to a plateau with your practicing, it's helpful to review how you have been practicing. I think it's beneficial to set long term goals for yourself, and then write down short term...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-06-2005, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 518
Views: 58,231
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Forum: Drummers
10-06-2005, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 525
Views: 97,812
Re: Colaiuta on megadeth???
He's thinking "Damn this paycheck is sweet! I think those 20" rims will look good on the Lexus, or perhaps I should get a new flat screen TV?"
Would you rather be playing on a Backstreet Boys...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-30-2005, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 7,270
Re: Learning from which pro?
I second Cindy Blackman. How can you not pick a hot chick if you have to bunk with someone for a year?
Oh yeah, she's good at the drums too.
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Forum: Drum Technique
09-22-2005, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 353
Views: 124,733
Instructional Books
Hopefully a Mod can sticky this like the DVD thread.
I prefer to buy books as opposed to DVDs because DVDs are sort of hit-ormiss when it comes to actual educational value. For instance, I can be...
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Forum: Drummers
09-21-2005, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 268
Views: 59,231
Re: Tommy Lee
Tommy Lee is a solid rock drummer. Period. I don't understand what you guys want from him. Terry Bozzio coordination? Dennis Chambers speed? It's all totally irrelevant in the context of the...
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Forum: Drummers
09-21-2005, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 213
Views: 39,690
Re: Tre' Cool?
OK, I'm jumping on this thread kinda late, but I don't really understand the criticisms of Tre Cool presented thus far. SImple? Yeah, and just about everything else you hear from rock bands on the...
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