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Some general thoughts...talking toms here...More attack...(slap sound)...clear unmuffled 10 mil heads with no muffling rings. Softer...

This is very true. Sometimes wooden drums don't follow the rules. And you can't make them do what you think they should do. I have a...

I hear what you are saying. I think one good video explaining and "showing" the difference and how to increase each one of these...

Performers are a special breed and thank goodness for them. If it was all people like me it would get boring quick. My brother's full...

Life's too short to spend hours doing something you don't enjoy. Having said that, entertaining, making people feel good has got to have...

I'll gig again when conditions are reasonably safe. That time isn't now. I do prefer playing with other musicians over doing so in...

Playing music for an audience and making music with other musicians in a live setting is one of the most rewarding experiences of my...

Yes. And basically what I'm doing is stealing, ah......... "borrowing" technique, grooves and fills from other successful drummers. ;) .

The exercise that has the greatest impact on my playing is playing along with songs on the FM radio. I change the station every few...

definitely make plans for rain.... I would also have some "using other peoples equipment" rules posted or discussed beforehand. In...

This ^^^ In normal times, we have a weekly jam at a club in-town, and all these principals apply, completely. That, and we would have...

Yes ! I like that term "seasoned". .

Great idea ! I love jams. Here are some pointers: Provide a full ‘backline”. Four amps for four guitar players, a bass amp for the...

I'm fairly convinced that the SC's hardware is what drives the strong recommendation. No one is going to pretend that the shell...

I have to agree with you that Yamaha Stage Customs are a rather generic set of drums. But my 2000 Stage customs have great hardware...