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A young and aspiring drummer recently told me that he was going to be a professional Death Metal drummer. I told him that was a fine goal, but I would not limit myself to ONE genre that could change or even decline in popularity, and thus....also decline in work opportunities. Why not be a well-versed professional drummer who could always find work and a good paycheck for his skills. For example: Look at just a hand full of the opportunities in the drumming worl... Read More
I have observed that many drummers playing in small to medium venues locally do not have a microphone on the bass drum. In the small clubs and the low volume clubs, where customers want to be able to converse without shouting, drums are typically not miked. Now, it is also typical for many drummers to cut a hole in the resonant side bass drum head. The purpose is to facilitate easy placement of a microphone and to make is easy to adjust any muffling material placed inside the... Read More
I purchased a Pearl Forum FZ725 Drum Set about three years ago, shortly after I first began to learn to play drum set. I have to say, this set has served me well. It's great for beginners and has an even better price. In three years, this set's good quality is still intact. I would definitely recommend it as a first set or as a practice set. ... Read More
Another tip from an “Old Dog”. Whenever you change a drum head, or have some other occasion to have one head off of the drum, it is also a good time to do some simple maintenance checks. Are any of the lug screws or fasteners on the inside loose from playing? Then tighten them up. Are bearing edges still smooth and free of dents and dings? If not then get a professional to make the necessary repairs. Are the counter hoops still fl... Read More
There seems to be some controversy regarding drum machines, triggers, Pro-Tools, electronics, and many other sorts of drum-related gear that is available today. Let’s be clear about the reality of all this. It exists. It sells. People use it. You may or may not like to use it, but that doesn’t mean that someone else can’t have a rationale that is different than yours. It is very obvious that some folks find some of these items very useful for a variety... Read More
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