Start Playing Bass Guitar With A Mobile Broadband Connection By: Adam Hampton | - Many people are looking to be able to play an instrument so that they can get a spot in a rock band. A lot of musicians make the mistake of choosing an instrument that they think is going to get them noticed, such as drums or guitar. The reality is that it is easy enough to be able to find a guitarist or a drummer. It is much harder to be able to find a competent bass guitar player. Bassists are always in demand, and this is going to be a good instrument to pick if one is interested in being abl ... Tags:Clear, 4G, Clearwire, Clear Internet, Clearwire Internet
A Contagious Joy By: The Sexperiment | - We know Paul wrote this letter because its written in the first person. The early church fathers documented thisPolycarp, Eusebius, Clement of Alexandria and many others. Theyve said, Paul wrote the book of Philippians. So, we have an opportunity to peer over the Apostle Pauls shoulder and to read what he is talking about to these Philippians regarding this deep and rich topic known as joy.
So, if you have your Bibles, turn to the Philippians 2:3. This is a prison epistle, a prison letter. ... Tags:Pastor Melissa Scott, Melissa Scott, Melissa Scott Pastor
How To Play Jazz Drums By: Joe Maldonado | - Jazz is a very popular and artistic style of music, especially for drummers who want to learn how to play the drums. The true skills of a drummer are reflected through Jazz drumming. Jazz is a bit different than 4/4 rock drumming. This fact frightens the drummers and they do not strive to learn it. It is also played with a different pattern known as triplets. It includes faster drumming but like other drumming it needs perfect timing too.
The basic swing jazz groove is the first th ... Tags:how to play drums
Michael Ridenour, a classical guitarist and owner of the Music Education Center at the Guitar Academy, revealed a USD 2,500 enlargement Monday at the Duncan Hill Road business. Ridenour teamed up with Hewlett-Packard, which handled the installation of technology for resources in the new Music Education Center.
A Simple Revelation: Drum Loops Vs. The Real Thing By: Brian Doherty | - It doesn't happen often, but recently I had a revelation. Before I reveal it, let me tell you that normally, I'd be the last guy to talk about drum loops. Always preferring the "real deal," I've never owned a drum machine or electronic drums. I never triggered my kit, and have never really been a "gear head." Granted, these traits may have been a professional deficit at times, but honestly, all I've ever wanted to do was play the drums.
Tanduay First Five Invades Metro Cebu By: John Paul | - It has come down to this big event as five of the best bands in the country hit the Queen City of the South for what promises to be this year's biggest rock band extravaganza. The Tanduay First Five nationwide concert tour has already kicked off in style last April 10 in Boracay and eventually toured cities like Tagum, Davao, Iloilo, Bacolod, Lipa, Sta. Rosa (Laguna), Naga, Legaspi, Ozamis, Dipolog, Tarlac, San Fernando (Pampanga), Puerto Princesa, San Fernando (La Union), Baguio, Cagayan de Oro ... Tags:rock band, concert tour, guitarist, drummer, rockstar
Memoir Of A Rock Drummer: Part 1, The Silos By: Brian Doherty | - In my opinion The Silos of the late 80s/early 90s were a one of a kind, real Rock n Roll band. The band had unlimited potential and could have set the tone for a generation of guitar-based rock bands. Those of us involved with the band knew it outright. Although our RCA record got great reviews, the way the Gainesville/RCA sessions unfolded was a complete disappointment. The record was a dud. (The best recording of the band is a live bootleg recorded on tour by our soundman, Joe Ch ... Tags:Bob Buziak, Bob Rupe, brian doherty, Ed Bair, Gainsville, Mark Zoltak, music industry marketing, One Man Band, Peter J Moore, Peter Yianolis, Richard
The Making And Demise Of The Perfect Recording/part 2 By: Brian Doherty | - Can You Fly was the album that put Freedy Johnston on the map and it set the tone for his future recordings. It was well received and made several critics "Best Of" list that year. Robert Christgau of The Village Voice called it a "perfect record." In a way, I think Freedy attempted to return to the quality and mood of Can You Fly on his subsequent works, while trying to demonstrate his independence from it.
The extensive research and development efforts of Alesis plus the complete DM10 sound module finally gave birth to the flagship drum set of Alesis, the DM10 Pro Kit. This new drum-sound module lets players load new sound sets through a USB connection from their own stations. And forging a partnership with FXpansion, the DM10 produces only the best custom sound quality ever.
Can You Fly was the album that put Freedy Johnston on the map and it set the tone for his future recordings. It was well received and made several critics "Best Of" list that year. Robert Christgau of The Village Voice called it a "perfect record." In a way, I think Freedy attempted to return to the quality and mood of Can You Fly on his subsequent works, while trying to demonstrate his indepen ... Tags:brian doherty, brian doherty drummer, Can You Fly
There is great irony in a songwriter relying heavily on a drummer, thus minimizing their role in the creation of their own tunes. But that's what I witnessed when working with many singer/songwriters in the 1990's. I wonder, to what degree did Gershwin, Beethoven, Hamlish and other notable composers, rely on their drummers/percussionists for the principal ideas of their music? My guess is not much at all. Yet, time and time again, I'd work with singer/songwrite ... Tags:Ben Folds, brian doherty, brian doherty drummer
The Pitch - Part 1 By: Brian Doherty | - It was a pivotal point in my life. I could make personal improvements and climb up the ladder, or I could fall off the steep ledge into ruin. There was no in-between. I was sitting alone in the Manhattan office of RCA Records Vice President Bob Jamieson. On the wall hung photos of Bob holding prize catches on fishing trips, his family vacations, and at the podium of an award ceremony. Another wall was devoted to gold records and autographed pictures of well known RCA artists. I wiped the s ... Tags:Bertlesman Music Group, BMG, Bob Jamieson, brian doherty, brian doherty drummer, Music career, music industry, music industry marketing, Neil Dorfsman
Get On The Bus By: Brian Doherty | - Rock n Roll busses can be travelling frat houses. Theres little privacy, and they often smell like a combination of urine and diesel fumes. Remember that they stop almost exclusively at truck stops and not travelers rest areas (that gets old fast). The essential thing about bus touring is that its really your home away from home. Heres how it works: the bus driver gets quality sleep in his hotel room while youre hard at work sound checking, appearing at the local radio station, ... Tags:Music Tips, My Life In Music, brian doherty drummer
Don't Blame The Drummer By: Brian Doherty | - I was in a musical funk and in search of some new material to listen to. An album that would reveal a little more upon every listen. In the past, records by Wilco, The Jayhawks, Boston, Weezer and Pete Yorn had done the trick. Now, I was coming up empty. I blindly reached into the CD case and pulled out the first disc I touched; The Police's Zenyatta Mondatta. Jeez, this vinyl record had lived on my turntable for months when I was in college. I spent a semester listening to the entire album at l ... Tags:brian doherty, brian doherty drummer, drummer, John Bonham
In Search Of The Perfect Drum Lessons For Your Children By: Pamelina Siow | - Kids naturally want to beat on a drum, but does this mean they are ready for serious drum lessons? Fortunately, there are tests and questions that you can administer to find out how ready they are for the Singapore children drum lessons. They will be discussed in this article. Take the first test and then have your child do the rest
Tips On How To Be A Great Drummer By: Pamelina Siow | - When you think of a drummer, you think of this amazing musician. You know the guy, or gal, who is extroverted, friendly, and great with the drums. Amazing drummers are just as different from one another as anyone else; still, the truly great drummers have a few things in common.
Probably the most determining characteristic of a great drummer is the confidence they exude.
Your wedding day can be one of, if not the most memorable day of your life. Unfortunately, for many brides and grooms the day can be a blur when it is all said and done. My hope is that since you are reading this article your desire is to stay in the moment on your wedding day and to enjoy it thoroughly.
Before my own wedding I shared with my wife that "I had seen too many couples that didn"t enjoy their wedding to the fullest and seemed distrac ... Tags:Percussion, Los Angeles, Wedding, Dj, Sax, Drummer, Saxophone, Disc Jockey, Infusion Experience, Private Parties, Celebrity Weddings, Corporate Events
Look At A Junior Drum Set For A Beginning Drummer By: Dylan Vanland | - A junior drum set can be an excellent investment for anyone who is considering the purchase of their first drum set. Although there are numerous instruments on the market, you may feel quite limited budget wise, if you have not shopped for a starter set. These drum kits provide you with a full drum set without the big price tag that is generally associated with purchasing these instruments. Best of all, they look awesome, work great and they give you the appeal you are after.
Junior Drum Sets Are Ideal For Beginners And Children By: Dylan Vanland | - Have you or one of your one of your kids discovered an interest in drumming? Maybe you've found out that your child is constantly banging on anything, including pans with wooden spoons. If it hasn't driven you crazy, you may be considering getting them an actual drum set. Or maybe you are a beginning drummer and are considering getting a drum set for yourself. If so, you should consider a junior drum set for yourself or your new drummer.
Your wedding day can be one of, if not the most memorable day of your life. Unfortunately, for many brides and grooms the day can be a blur when it is all said and done. My hope is that since you are reading this article your desire is to stay in the moment on your wedding day and to enjoy it thoroughly. In my opinion, there is no other day in your life where you will be surrounded by so many people that love and care about you.
I have coached thousands of ... Tags:Percussion, Los Angeles, Wedding, Dj, Disc Jockey, Saxaphone, Infusion Experience, Drummer, Private Parties, Celebrity Weddings, Corporate Events, Li
The Next Generation Of Wedding Entertainment Comes Alive With 3-d Brilliance By: Steven Muchnij | - Imagine youre at the theater enjoying a 5 Star movie. Just when you think the entertainment couldnt get any better, the person sitting next to you whispers in your ear Pssst.try this and hands you a pair of 3-D glasses. The first thought that comes to mind is Wow, this is a whole NEW experience!
How To Use Transcription Software To Improve Your Drumming By: Stephen Flinn | - Transcription software is a valuable learning tool for any drummer, and its often much more fun to work with than a one-dimensional drum book. You see, the software isnt just intended for putting pencil to paper: todays software is ideal for play-a-long and analysis purposes.
For example, most drummers like the idea of learning from cds, but often have trouble playing along with the recordings because of the up-tempo nature in which the tracks are recorded. ... Tags:phoenix drum lessons, scottsdale music lessons, phoenix musi
Drums An Ancient Instrument That Rocks The Modern Music World By: Vin DeWolfe | - I personally prefer the drums because of the loud and solid base they provide for a song. Without them, the song would sound washed out and dull. How many times have you listened to a hardcore rock song and headbanged to the beat of the drums? It's what keeps the music afloat.
The drums have been around for ages, longer than any human alive today can remember. Although we use drums today mainly for musical purposes, drums served as a source of communication for ancient tribes. Afr ... Tags:drums, drum style, rock, band, drumming, drummer, drumstick, drumhead, shell, music, therapy, beat
Gospel Music And Funk Rock - History And Development Drummers Guide By: Eric Starr | - Gospel Music brings the tradition of Blues into the music of the African American Baptist Church. It took the form and name of "Gospel Music" (originally called "Gospel Songs") in the early 20th century through the efforts of a single individual, Thomas A. Dorsey. Born in Villa Rica, Georgia in 1899, Dorsey learned to play piano as a youth in the African American Baptist Church. As an accompanist for such famed Blues singers as Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, and after seeing Charles A. Tindley perf ... Tags:gospel, funk rock, drum store, drummer t shirts, how to read drum tabs
Heavy Metal Music, Double Bass - History And Development Drummers Guide By: Eric Starr | - Heavy Metal music has been a driving force in Rock for over 30 years. The style developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s through classic Hard Rock and the louder Blues Rock bands. Since then, it has evolved into music featuring exceptionally fast, technically challenging rhythms and heavy drumming, frequently accompanied by growling vocals and heavy, blistering guitar tones. The style usually requires an exceptional amount of endurance from the musicians playing it. Terms associated with cont ... Tags:heavy metal, tama drum pedals, drum setup, drummer video
Getting Ready For Recording Studio Work - Drummers Help Guide By: Eric Starr | - Not all of us instinctively possess a good internal clock. The good news is that you can develop excellent time by first, being aware of its importance; second, by evaluating your own playing; and, third, by doing something constructive about it. One way to develop good time is to play along with recordings.
These days there is an overabundance of CDs available to you. Once upon a time, the only drummers who appeared on records were quality players. Now, any Tom, Dick, or Harry ca ... Tags:drum samples, drum loops, drummer, studio
Playing Drums - 6 Common Traits Among Great Drummers By: Dan Brown | - How does one become a truly great drummer? Even though drummers are as diverse as anyone else, the truly great ones share some things in common. Here are six common traits that all great people who play drums have...
1. Great drummers know themselves. They understand their talents and strengths, and they know how to use them to their advantage.
2. Great drummers are open to feedback. They learn from the opinions of other who play drums. Even the opinions of less acc ... Tags:drummer, drummers, drum, drums, music
Great Woods For Drum Kits By: Thaddeus W Johnson | - Theres no doubt about it, drum kits made from quality woods produce incredible sounds. Depending on the type of wood, you may experience warm resonant tones or short sustains on your drum kit. Two of the best woods that youll find in Yamaha, Gretsch, Ludwig, Tama, Pearl, and DW drums are birch and maple. Though there are other types of woods used such as oak, beech, African bubinga, mahogany, walnut, and cherry, the majority of drum sets are manufactured with birch or maple.
The Acoustic Drum Set Arrangement By: Thaddeus W Johnson | - The set up of an acoustic drum set, a compilation of different percussive instruments, is a unique and creative way in arranging the pieces so that they can be played from a sitting down position. Drum kit arrangements will vary from one drummer to another. There are no rules or restrictions to the arrangements, just the desire to construct the ideal set. Whether it be a four piece, six piece, or larger, the possibilities are endless.
How To Develop Your Drumming Weaknesses By: Dan Brown | - As for beginning drummers, the whole concept of drumming is coordination. It's learning to do more than one thing at a time. As a child, do you remember trying to pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time? That was pretty difficult at first, but then we eventually got the hang of it.
Just like patting your head and rubbing your tummy, once you get the hang of doing multiple things at once on your drum set, it then only becomes a matter of practicing to develop your skil ... Tags:drum, drums, drumming, drummer, cymbal, cymbals, music, musician, musicians, musical instruments
How To Not Be Just A Drummer By: Dan Brown | - How can you expand your opportunities to be the best drummer you can be? Most drummers will say by practicing... and by practicing a lot.
While it is true that practice is essential, the key to expanding your capabilities is by developing your versatility. It's all about using the skills that you already possess and channeling them towards related fields.
3 Keys To Maximizing Your Drum Skills By: Dan Brown | - There are many ways to increase the quality of your drumming and they can all be summarized into these 3 vital keys...
1. Develop Confidence
Many wanna-be musicians will choose the drums because they are shy and want to remain in the background (that's where I was when I started drumming back in 1976).
The truth is your body may be in the background, but your musical presence will definitely be noticed!
4 Drum Tips To Keeping Peace With Your Neighbors By: Dan Brown | - If you're like me, when you first started playing the drums you may have been a little concerned that your neighbors would call the police on you. Or worse, your family would stone you to death!
Some people just can't handle the volume, but don't worry, if you're just starting out, your dreams of becoming a great drummer can still come true.
Are You An Organized Drummer? By: Dan Brown | - When your band plays a song, do you play that song the same way every time? If not, you should. Here's why...
It can all be summed up into one word called "predictability." So many drummers will never play a song the same way twice. This, many times, throws the other musicians off, potentially causing a drag in timing or increasing the chances of a mislead cue.
You might say, "Yeah, but I don't know enough, or play well enough to teach." You know more than someone who's never picked up a pair of drumsticks!
You never want to pass up an opportunity to teach someone else how to play drums, or even show them a cool groove or fill. Not only will you be robbing them, but you will also be robbing yourself.
... Tags:drum, drums, drummer, drumming, music, musician, musicians, drum set, drumset
Drum Practice Cheat Sheet By: Dan Brown | - A lot of drummers don't really sit down to practice their instrument, but rather just sit down to "play." Just sitting down to play what you already know is fun and can be great for maintaining certain techniques, but little progress will be made.
If you are into drumming only for a hobby, then making progress is probably not really a great priority for you. If that's the case keep doing what you are doing, and enjoy it.
Why Practice Drums With A Metronome? By: Dan Brown | - Practicing with a metronome will improve your time keeping dramatically! What... you say you can already keep time? Try to keep time with a metronome for about twenty seconds. It will show you how good you really can keep time. If you have never tried it...try it! You will see there is room for improvment.
In order to be an outstanding drummer you'll need to keep good time, and practicing with a metronome can help you do that. A metronome can improve your time keeping almost by ... Tags:drums, drummer, drumset, music, musical instruments, metronome
The Importance Of A Drummer By: Dan Brown | - Because of the fact that the drummer is the backbone of most bands other musicians rely very heavily on him or her to
provide a strong beat that will keep a song together. A drummer who is off beat, or off tempo, will lead the entire band
astray. Therefore, if the drummer is weak the whole band will be weak.
Since many drummers find it difficult to find time to practice for long periods of time, they don't practice at all. This is "all or nothing" thinking and leads to failure in everything it's applied to.
How To Get Focused On Your Drumming By: Dan Brown | - Remember the times when you knew you should practice your drums, but just didn't feel like messing with it? It's at those times you lacked focus.
There was a time when I had a studio session to attend to lay down some drum tracks and I simply was not in the mood at all. Hey, I was tired! It was Friday afternoon, it was a long, hard week, and I was done! While driving to the studio that day my mind was consumed with pretty much just wanting to watch television.
4 Tips To Overcome Frustration With Your Drumming By: Dan Brown | - Learning to play the drums is extremely frustrating if you have never played drums before. That's why most newbies begin
to play and then soon quit. Their attitude becomes, "What's the point? I'm never going to learn to play drums."
It's true that some people take to the drums faster than others, but that is definitely no reason to quit. A person must
be patient with themselves in anything new they set out to accomplish. It just isn't realistic to expect to play ... Tags:drum, drums, drummer.drumming, music
Playing Drums With Other Musicians By: Dan Brown | - I remember when I first started playing the drums back in 1976. I was just ten years old, and the thought of being an
awesome drummer in a band just consumed me. I remember dreaming about playing drums in front of hundreds, or even
thousands of people someday. But, I really never considered how difficult it would be to finally get to that point.
Now, after thirty years of drumming, and playing with dozens of different musicians with various personalities, I can ... Tags:drum, drums, drummer, drummers, drumming
How To Purchase Drum Sets, Cymbals, And Accessories By: Dan Brown | - Buying a new drum set can be a bit intimidating. Especially
if you have not been playing very long. With so many
different brands on the market and so many options and
opinions, it makes choosing a new drum set a bit
challenging.
My advice is to go to severel different music stores or drum
shops and get as many opinions as you can from as many
different drum sales reps as possible. While you are in the
drum shops beat around ... Tags:drum, drums, drumming, drummer, drummers, cymbals, music, musicians
After having played music with many different musicians on many different skill levels I have noticed something interesting among most of them. Each one will usually play his or her instrument according to his or her respective personality.
When this concept comes to drumming it is really noticeable.
I've noticed that drummers who are a relaxed type often play relaxed. A drummer who is a more bold person usually plays the ... Tags:drums, drum, drumming, drummer, drummers
When your band plays a song, do you play that song the same way every time? If not, you should. Here's why...
It can all be summed up into one word called "predictability." So many drummers will never play a song the same way twice. This, many times, throws the other musicians off, potentially causing a drag in timing or increasing the chances of a mislead cue.
There are many ways to increase the quality of your drumming and they can all be summarized into these 3 vital steps...
1. Develop Confidence
Many wanna-be musicians will choose the drums because they are shy and want to remain in the background (that's where I was when I started drumming back in 1976).
The truth is your body may be in the background, but your musical presence will definitely be noticed! Tags:drum, drums, drummimg, drummer, drummers
Practicing with a metronome will improve your time keeping dramatically! What... you say you can already keep time? Try to keep time with a metronome for about twenty seconds. It will show you how good you really can keep time. If you have never tried it...try it! You will see there is room for improvment.
In order to be an outstanding drummer you'll need to keep good time, and practicing with a metronome can help you do that. A metrono ... Tags:drum, drums, metronome, drumming, drummer, drummers
Drums are the backbone of most bands. Because of this fact the other musicians rely very heavily on the drummer to provide a strong beat that will keep a song together. A drummer who is off beat, or off tempo, will lead the entire band astray. Therefore, if the drummer is weak, the whole band will be weak. Since the drummer provides the foundation for the other musicians to follow, the drummer is the anchor of the band.
