Forum: General Discussion
05-20-2009, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,882
Re: How long have you been playing?
I've been playing for about three years now. I get behind the kit somewhat regularly, but calling what I do "practice" would be a little disingenuous.
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Forum: Drum Technique
04-25-2009, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,726
Re: Metronome?
While I believe there's a grain of truth to what you're saying, I'd imagine that the practice of demonstrating rudiments by the accelerando-decelerando method is so ubiquitous in auditions and...
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Forum: Drum Technique
03-27-2009, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,858
Re: Swing Charts
You assume correctly. Thanks for your advice. By the way, I already own the John Riley book, and it is good, but as you said, is not really suited as much for big band, and because I already study...
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Forum: Drum Technique
03-27-2009, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,858
Swing Charts
I've got a jazz band audition coming up, but my sight reading skills are... unimpressive. I was wondering if anyone knew of any place where I could download swing drum charts online for practicing...
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Forum: Drum Technique
03-14-2009, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,982
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Forum: Drum Technique
01-19-2009, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,366
Re: Post Your Greatest Strength
Playing musically/supporting the band. I'm sure most of you guys at drummerworld have me bested in this respect, but as far as drummers in my school and area go, I'd say I'm pretty good. I don't do...
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Forum: Drum Technique
01-09-2009, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 162
Views: 14,647
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Forum: Drum Technique
01-07-2009, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,824
Re: Improvising and Trading Fours
Thanks for all the advice so far, guys. I've been practicing with what you've said in mind, and while I've still got a stretch to go, I have been improving. Also, I've been meaning to pick of The...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-04-2009, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 7,338
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Forum: Drum Technique
01-04-2009, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,824
Improvising and Trading Fours
I've recently been having a lot of fun with a few friends in a jazz-fusion band we formed (a term I use hesitantly, being that we play a berth of jazz-centric styles from funk to bossa nova.) For...
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Forum: Drums
01-01-2009, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,014
Re: Head choice for piccolo snare
I have a Pearl Brass 3x13 that came with a Coated Ambassador over an Ambassador Snare Side and it sounds great. I have the top one tuned fairly tight and the bottom one tuned moderately tight, then...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-28-2008, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,650
Re: perfect pitch. what about perfect timing?
One of the instructors for my high school drum line used to be able to do that sort of stuff. It was incredible–we'd play a click and he'd be able to consistently clock it within 2 bpm of the actual...
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Forum: Drum Technique
12-27-2008, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 5,388
Re: what grip type do you use?
I generally use German grip, but will occasionally switch my left hand to playing Traditional on the snare (particularly for jazz applications.) I use French on the bow of the ride, but German for...
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Forum: Drum Technique
12-27-2008, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 10,129
Re: Rockband Drums: good practice?
To be fair, the "fill trainer" far surpassed my expectations. It's certainly no match for real lessons, but the game's taking strides in the right direction with each new release. At the very...
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Forum: Drums
12-26-2008, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,683
Re: christmas presents
I got the Pearl B1330 13"x3" Brass Piccolo–I like it an awful lot so far. Perhaps less impressive than a black beauty, but it fits my style well enough, especially when cranked on the higher end....
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Forum: Drum Technique
12-25-2008, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,688
Re: Bass player looking for some advice
I hate to contribute to the maelstrom of conflicting advice here, but I'd suggest starting with a nice practice pad and a few introductory lessons at your local music shop (sometimes they'll offer...
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Forum: Drum Technique
12-25-2008, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 10,129
Re: Rockband Drums: good practice?
This only holds true, by the way, if the player takes the time to make sure their game is properly calibrated with their TV (or sound system,) otherwise it's actually detrimental.
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Forum: Drums
12-09-2008, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,512
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Forum: Drums
11-30-2008, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,269
Re: Pearl Piccolo Brass opinions.
If for any reason (presumably price) you decide against saving for the Yammie and favor the Pearl you originally asked about instead, you can get it for $35 less at Steve Weiss Music...
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Forum: Drums
05-28-2008, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,911
Re: Midwest Percussion Mapex Blowout!
Wow, these are some great deals. How long can I expect these prices to last? I'd love to get one of those Pro-M Fusion's at such a great price, but I won't have the money until I have some spare...
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Forum: Drummers
04-07-2008, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 21,086
Re: Dennis Chambers
I just saw him with Santana last night. Good God. If you're impressed by the videos, you're floored when you see him live. Seeing him play recorded simply doesn't translate his power behind the...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-04-2007, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,067
Re: Music Reading
Unfortuneatly, my reading skills really aren't where they should be. Reading music has, for some reason, always been something I've had trouble with. I really should try and fix that by going at much...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-03-2006, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,398
Re: snared drum set
Personally, I don't see what would make the idea so great, it'd be like making a set of only rims, sure different sizes and materials would sound slightly different, but it would be the same type of...
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Forum: Drummers
10-14-2006, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 208
Views: 37,044
Re: Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz here!
Talk about someone who you can hear play literally tons of different musical styles with great success! You're a great a drummer, and I think having your pool of knowledge to learn from around the...
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Forum: Drummers
09-30-2006, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 145
Views: 37,081
Re: Terry Bozzio
I'd really like to play some of my mallet exercises on his kit. ;)
I think the concept of playing melodic pieces on a drumset (no matter what the size) is a pretty cool concept, and I really...
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