Forum: Drum Technique
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Re: Injuries due to technique
Sorry to hear about your pain situation - try contacting Dom Famularo to have a look at what you're doing - Skype or in person if you can... He's all about pain-free playing...
Good luck!
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Forum: Drum Technique
05-19-2013, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Drum Technique
05-17-2013, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Bass Drum Issue
I used to get buzzes, but changed up to not burying the beater. I don't have any advice on burying the beater without the buzzes, other than abandoning that technique...
Maybe give it a try, it's...
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Forum: Drum Technique
05-14-2013, 08:03 PM
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Re: Getting some air in there. :)
Arky pretty much covers it!
BTW, do you play a lot with just fingers? The Full Stroke will get your wrists working for you... It's about using the right tools for the job, sometimes you need to...
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Forum: Drum Technique
05-13-2013, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: George Lawrence Stone
Definitely get the book, Like Evil said there are other great exercises throughout.
Yeah, starting with the FreeStroke at 60 BPM is great... Stick heights should all be the same - not sure what you...
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Forum: Drum Technique
05-13-2013, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 712
Re: George Lawrence Stone
Best way to practice this stuff:
Play each exercise for one minute, move right on to the next one (that first page will take you 24 mins).
Each day move up the metronome.
After a week, go on...
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Forum: Drums
04-30-2013, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: World Max 6.5x14 Bronze Hawg coming soon!
I'm also a fan of metal snares. I had a Drum Paradise Hit-maker a few years ago, which had a World Max brass shell. Great sounding drum...
Now I've been trying heavier gauge metal shells - I...
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Forum: Drums
04-15-2013, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 754
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Forum: Drums
04-10-2013, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Metal snare drums
If you're looking for a ''high end'' metal snare, and went through the usual Ludwigs, then check out some heavier gauge drums. The heavier shells usually cost more, but the results can be worth it. ...
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Forum: Drum Technique
04-08-2013, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 940
Re: Moeller - which grip?
Dom got me playing Moeller in all three grips... French works great for playing time on a ride cymbal... That's the great thing about matched grip - many options - don't limit yourself to just one...
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Forum: Drum Technique
04-08-2013, 02:27 AM
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Forum: Drum Technique
04-06-2013, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 37
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Forum: Drum Technique
04-06-2013, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 940
Re: Moeller - which grip?
Most definitely - as Joe Morello would say "you have to earn it" Earn it first by mastering Freestroke - learn rebound - get the mechanics - then you're ready for Moeller...
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Forum: Drum Technique
04-03-2013, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 814
Re: The Full Stroke
Hey peety - Cool that you're shedding the Freestroke - good question about grip - it's really important to have your grip together first.
It's great you're going for a relaxed a grip - no need...
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Forum: Drum Technique
04-02-2013, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Hands better on pillow than pad - WHAT???
I don't recommend playing on a soft surface - when you mention the transition from pillows to pad, I know what you're talking about. I tried the pillow thing when I was on tour, because it was...
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Forum: Drum Technique
04-02-2013, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 940
Re: Moeller - which grip?
Learn ALL grips with Moeller...
Definitely start with German to get the feel for the whip motion. Because of the way the wrist moves, German is the easiest - especially with more exaggerated...
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Forum: Drums
03-30-2013, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Keplinger-ish
Gregg is the best! I'd say to go with a Keplinger - his snares have a long history that no other boutique drums have... Mine is my go-to - I went for the typical stainless steel - whatever you go...
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Forum: Drum Technique
03-28-2013, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Bass drum not loud enough
Technique and tuning...
Go through Stick Control with your feet. You can do this with your feet on the floor, or with a double pedal. Start really slowly, heel down and let the beater come off...
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Forum: Drums
03-28-2013, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Trick throwoff
I have a Trick that came with my newest snare (about 7 months old). I've had it long enough to see how well it functions, but we'll see about long-term durability...
It's the single-throw, which...
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Forum: Drum Technique
03-16-2013, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,283
Re: Good jazz books
Jim Blackley's "Essence of Jazz Drumming" is the best book, IMO...
Also check out lots of old Blues records...
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Forum: Drum Technique
03-12-2013, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 138
Re: Looking for some quality DVD's and Books
Casper makes a great point - hooking up with a great teacher can be really helpful. I also study with Dom, and I thought I knew "Stick Control", ''Accents and Rebounds", etc But it's been great...
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Forum: Drum Technique
03-10-2013, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Looking for some quality DVD's and Books
For your hands (and feet) definitely get Stick Control - that's a starting point. From there check out Accents and Rebounds - then you'll be ready for Master Studies....
Rudiments are essential -...
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Forum: Drums
03-03-2013, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Supraphonic or Acrolite?
I don't think that Supra is from '72. I think they used that round ''anti-galvanic'' sticker more towards the end of the 70s...
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Forum: Drum Technique
02-19-2013, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 292
Re: Decided to finally get serious, thoughts?
For working on groove and control, probably the best book to check out is Gary Chaffee's ''Time Functioning Patterns'' - specifically the Fatback Exercises... LIke Stick Control, this book will...
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Forum: Drum Technique
02-18-2013, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 23
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