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Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Tuning Tips
Tuning Tips
- Don't gum up your heads with duct tape, deadringers, etc. (especially the snare drum). instead, get a small piece of cloth
and rest it on the head near the rim. Then tape the cloth not to the head, but to the rim. When you hit the drum, the cloth
will jump up and when it comes down it will kill the overring (especially the snare drum). - CG
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Monday, June 26, 2006
A good reason to use cheap stuff when starting out.
What ever you do, do not make the mistake of buying all the expensive things when you are first starting out. Use the cheaper to appreciate
the better things in this drumming world. - Sam T.
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Saturday, June 24, 2006
Drumming is More Fun When You Keep the Right Perspective
I have found that if one
keeps the right perspective, playing becomes more enjoyable. Are you
playing just to impress someone or for their enjoyment? I look at it like I am serving someone. I love to play and if it makes
someone else happy other than me than that makes it all the better. You never know how your playing may make someone elses
day more enjoyable. - Della Barrett
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End Every Drum Practice Session with a Short Solo
One thing that is important to do at the end of every drum practice
session is end it with a short solo. Just a time of "free for all"
on your drums. It will give you relief from the tedious practice techniques you have just endured. You will also come up with
new ideas and your solos will greatly improve.
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Monday, June 19, 2006
Prolong the life of your bass drum head
Apply a thick coat of Plasti-Dip on the striking spot of your bass drum head. It will prolong the life of your head. You can get this stuff at Home
Depot, or probably any home improvement store.
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Friday, June 16, 2006
Playing Fast Tempos
The faster you play your drums the more relaxed you should be. So,
when you're playing fast tempos, make a conscious effort
to relax your hands.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2006
A Possible Solution for a Rattling Snare
Some drummers say that if you put crinkled up news paper inside your snare
drum it cuts down on rattling. Try it and see!
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Monday, June 12, 2006
Stretching Your Muscles
Always stretch your hands before you even approach
your drum set. Also, stretch your shoulders and calves. Doing
this can keep you from thightening up when you get into practicing or playing.
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Friday, June 9, 2006
Learn to Not Concentrate
When you play, only concentrate
on what you are doing if it's something you're unaccustomed to. Once you begin to get the hang of it, let your mind wander
and let your drumming become unconscious.
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Wednesday, June 7, 2006
Attach a Little Fan to Your Drum Kit
If you tend to get hot while your drumming get yourself a little clip on
fan. You can clip it on your drum stands just about anywhere to keep yourself
cool.
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Monday, June 5, 2006
Stuff Newspaper in Your Bass Drum
Some drummers have said if you stuff newspaper in your bass drum you
will get a wet, sort of punchy sound. Try it and see if you like it.
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Friday, June 2, 2006
Study Pro Drummers
Watch how pro drummers play and try to understand why they do the things they do. By doing so you can learn a ton of things and impliment
them into your own style.
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