Numerous books have been published to help engineers with the complicated and often frustrating task of recording drums. Forums have endless threads about dealing with issues such as overtones and muddy kick drum sounds. The very nature of the drumkit with its endless configurations introduces a lot of complexity to the recording process. This list [...]
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If your drumming journey hasn’t included any theory instruction yet, get started with some fabulous resources that are available free on the internet. Why Study Theory? Drummers are sometimes perceived as the non-musicians in the band. The stereotype of the college guy starting to play the drums to get into a band without having any [...]
The basic steps followed to tune your bass drum are no different from those used to tune any other drum. Basically you’re adjusting the tension of the heads to achieve the desired pitch. However, there are many nuances to getting the sound you want from your kick. Start With the Basics A good approach for [...]
Kit setup involves many very personal choices, because there is no perfect setup that will work for everyone. Body sizes and shapes, playing styles, and many other factors affect the placement of each element of your kit. Setting up your drumset with these factors in mind will improve your sound and keep your body healthy. [...]
Whether you’re on your first set of cymbals that came as a package deal with your kit, or you painstakingly picked out every one to get your signature sound, proper care of your cymbals will ensure you get the best from them year after year. Each cymbal manufacturer provides specific instructions for cymbal maintenance based [...]
Boston, Massachusetts, July 2008 — Renegade Minds’ “Guitar & Drum Trainer” software for musicians won the “Best Vertical Market Program or Utility Award” at the Shareware Industry Awards Banquet on July 19th. Guitar & Drum Trainer helps musicians of all levels learn new music easier and faster, and runs on Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista. The Shareware Industry [...]
Social networking is the practice of connecting individuals based on similar interests or common friends or colleagues. Most often the term refers to making these connections online through community building websites. Unlike traditional networking where connections are based on your physical location (like your high school or your city), web-based social networking allows you to [...]