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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Drum Video - Paradiddles : The 6/8 Time Signature
9:37 am est
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
A question about how to get a full kick drum sound
Question: I seem to be having trouble getting the full kick drum sound when in a live setting at clubs.
I've tried different mics, etc, but I can't get that deep earth shattering punch in the chest feel. Should I invest
in a trigger for the bass drum and/or kit, and if so, what all is needed? Also, what brands are recommended for a poor
man? Please help this "dumb as a rock" drummer. Thanks for your time! Bill
Comment: I believe all the
mic will do is amplified an "already bad" situation. So I wouldn't go that route. A drum trigger, on the other
hand, is a much better alternative! I've used these, and they are awesome!
As for a drum brand that has a great
bass drum sound for a poor man, I really can't say. What I can say is, we get what we pay for! If we want a great
drum sound, we'll have to spend the money.
Now, that doesn't mean there are not little tweaks we can make
to improve our situation... Like extending the bass drum legs in order to pick the bass drum up off the floor to allow it
to resonate. Also, buying some tom stands in order to free up your bass drum... again to let it resonate. You can also try
some good, quality drum heads.
But, there obviously is no way to overcome the major contributor to poor quality
drum sound, and that is replacing the wood your drums are made from. - Dan
Comment: In regards to the person whom
posted about having a bad kick drum sound. Honestly, As a drummer and a sound engineer I can tell you that a good PA and an
engineer that understands drums can make a bad drum sound as good as any.
I played high-quality Ludwig classics
through crap PA's when I was younger and didn't understand why a six thousand dollar drum kit could sound so bad.
You've got to get into your mics, mixers, and PA's to truly understand if it REALLY is your kit or just a bad PA setup.
Throwing money at a kit will NOT give you a good sound through the house PA. Bad or inexperienced sound guys will see to that!
- Oz
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Drums and Cymbals
http://www.drumsandcymbalsguide.com/
Sunday, April 6, 2008
The key to great drumming, the best way to keep your cymbals clean, guard against dents, and more...
~ Because cymbals produce different sounds+ with different stick sizes, always take your personal drumsticks
with you when shopping for new cymbals, particularly ride cymbals.
~ The key to great drumming
is knowing how a song should sound, and how the drums should be played within it.
~ When
you're drumming you should always be relaxed - never tense in any way.
~ Keep up with keeping your cymbals
clean by creating a habit. Simply give them a simple wipe down after each practice session or gig to keep the filth from accumulating
on them.
~ Having your toms set at too much of an angle can subject them to denting no matter how soft you play.
If you feel you have quality drumheads and you're really not drumming all that hard, but still producing dents, simply
adjust your angle a bit.
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