Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Lego sets around the best buildings


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Lego building has become a favorite toy of children around the world. Their innovation began decades ago and has grown into a huge undertaking. With a fully automatic production makes LEGO kits that we know and love. In addition to their Lego is sold in stores across the country, see the Lego products at most major toy retailers. LEGO models of many topics, built by the police of Star Wars. In addition to traditional design Lego, theybetween the various levels of difficulty suitable for small children. The larger blocks are easier to use in small hands.

Each set is packed with the piece requires the building shown on the set. included detailed instructions to ensure that it is built with relative ease. Of course, the real difficulty lies in the ability of the manufacturer. If you have not built a Lego before, you may have some problems at first. It 's a great way to work your mind and exploreTheir creativity. Each package will be digitally before leaving the factory, all parts are included weighed. Lego understands that sometimes an error can occur, so that we will ship any missing parts for free.

Inside the box is a collection of plastic bags each. The parts are sorted by size and shape. The larger pieces can not be in a pocket, but loosely in the box. The guide has met in general, different manufacturersPieces at a time when everything is completed. If the set consists of more than one structure of instructions, the next step to complete. Larger quantities of 1,000 or more pieces can add more than a brochure. Lego figures are usually assembled first.

Sets can range from 100 to over 3,000 pieces. Although it is not recommended for beginners, lots of laughing to build and deliver a great conversation piece and collection. Legocan be very expensive, with rates of more than $ 150 unusual. The advantage is that you are getting the best quality of buildings has been made ever. They offer a wide choice of products licensed franchises like Harry Potter and Star Wars, simply can not be modeled with generic brands. You'll also notice that the Lego pieces together the right way every time the kids play. Lego collections are the envy of many children and adults.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Grand Funk Railroad - Flight of the Phoenix / Footstompin Music - Drum Cover - The Drum Channel

Grand Funk Railroad: Mark Farner (vocals, guitar, keyboards), assessment Don (vocals, percussion), Mel Schacher (bass). Craig Frost (keyboards) Recorded live at Madison Square Garden December 23, 1972. Nothing is blood in a Sunday morning, as this song. I think the original video was captured by TV someones, so the audio is not as well regulated. What makes it really difficult to follow and it speeds up and slows down a bit '.. But to see their faces - they are all withas a "good time" that night. I think this is even in the night, their manager wanted to demonstrate this with a sheriff in New York because of the lawsuit that was between them to stop! This is a great video, it starts the first in a live environment. You can listen to Don in the background, his emotions every 10 seconds with a lot of "Yeah" When you see the end, Mark almost wiped out. It looks like you slipped on something. He could be a banana peel or something. That would have sucked.This great performance only to extinguish with one end. I hope I breathed a bit 'of life in this song and has some loyalty to an otherwise flat picture. You can see a better version on thedrumchannel.net



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYArYosj5aM&hl=en

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Cheap Drum Set - should buy?


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There are literally hundreds of drum set brands and models on the market. If you just started your research, you'll probably find that the amount of information on this amazing instrument. There are so many variables in the selection, that even a seasoned drummer find it to be considered overwhelming. Whether you are in the world of percussion, looking for your first purchase a new or have been just a little 'and try to playTo add something new to your collection, the two most important questions, "What is the best?" and "What should I buy?"

The answer to the first question is simple - what is more appropriate. The answer to the second question depends heavily upon your answer to the first question and your budget, the type of music you play and the intended purpose. Many believe that the bacteria, irrespective of gender, only a brand leading products is preparing to do the jobcorrect. For some types of music, this is certainly the case. Applications, however, many less expensive proposition can and will be for the job as the bank and do not break. Unfortunately, cheap drum sets are often overlooked because they do not carry a name, drummers know more. As a result, more money than necessary.

Although this good set of battery does not work hard for hard knocks, high decibel rock or metal,are an excellent choice for lighter colors, like light rock, jazz or country, just to name a few. They work well for the beginning drummer or professional looking for a set of practical, too. You see beautiful, producing a pleasing sound when properly developed and are more than enough hardware for the right application. Updated with the head and pelvis, which can be used on certain types of tasks.

The best advice for all, any type of drumPurchase is to look around and continue to keep the search process, the least expensive set of drums in his eyes. There are products / reviews online, provide information on all aspects of all brands of drum sets practical. Drummer can buy this again very helpful in determining the sequence. There are many online stores offer big discounts and reliable door to deliver the set right, free shippingCosts.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Alex's Drum Time

Check out the sequel: www.youtube.com Alex is a drum lesson! Teaching sleeping bag monster apple Avenged Sevenfold a7x



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbQ9xcCS5SE&hl=en

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Exploring the World of D2 Drums


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Since 1983 ddrum has been bringing drum products to people. Among the number of drum lines that you can find available by them today are D2drums. This is a specialized line of drums sets that are designed to provide you with everything that you need to get started as soon as you get the set. There is an important consideration when you are beginning to play that not every set of drums is going to include all that you need to begin. Some sets may be little more than a few drums. To really get started you need drums, a throne, hardware, sticks and sometimes more.

The basic standard that you will find is a five piece set. The D2 drums include five pieces. You will find a bass drum that measure twenty-two inches. There is a sixteen inch floor tom included in the kit as well as a ten inch and a twelve inch tom mounted. The kit also includes a standalone snare drum. The cymbals and hardware are also included in the set. That makes for an entire percussion package to get you started. There is more included with D2 drums though. The standard set also includes a throne and six pairs of drum sticks. It really is a set that provides for nearly any beginner.

One of the most important qualities in a drum set though is the capacity to make it your own. This is often done by removing, replacing or adding components to the set. In that way drummers are able to customize the appearance and the sound of the set that they are playing on. It is not uncommon for drum sets to allow for customization either. In the case of D2 drums there is an expansion package available for purchase. It includes a two tom rack with an eight inch rack tom as well as a fourteen inch floor tom. These pieces are selected to match the core pieces of the D2 drum sets. The result is a no problem, no worries option to expand your drum set anytime that you want.

There are even selections of the color that you want your drum set to be. D2 drums are available in four different colors. That means you can select what your drums will look like. Appearance is an important part of your drum set. This is especially true if you plan to perform for others. You may find that how your drums look is nearly as important to the audience as how your drums sound. That is something that some drummers may not be certain how to feel about, but it is a reality that many musicians have to deal with.

D2 drums are priced in the mid-range. You can usually expect to spend around four hundred dollars on the basic set. They are for sale through a number of distributors though, so shopping around may result in a better price. Comparing the price with some of the other sets will require you to consider the individual prices of the component parts. If you are considering having your set shipped to you be certain to consider the price of your shipping as well.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Hifana - Hifana (Drum apparatus Footage, recorded Live)

www.hifana.com This CraZy Cool Vidéo From Hifana, From their DVD Channel Push Breakin' released in 2003 or 2005, I'm not Sure. Hifana ("South Winds" in the Okinawan dialect) is a Japanese breakbeat musical duo, composed of KEIZOmachine! (Keizo Fukuda) and Juicy (Jun Miyata). Hifana are notable for using a variety of devices and instruments, both in the studio, and during their live performances which they play without pre-recordings, including turntables, Akai MPC sampler, Roland HandSonic (percussion multi-pad), DJM-909 battle mixer, DJM-800 mixer, and DVJ (DVD/CD) decks which they helped to develop with Pioneer, and a set of drums with timbales, cymbals, woodblocks and cowbells. It seems that this has been recorded Live and it's amazing how everything is in perfect Order. Thanks To Jeff Verellen, who lended me his DvD. Enjoy! P



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vikGddBeARQ&hl=en

Friday, September 17, 2010

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Heart of black (INTRO TO DARK DnB FULL SET)

The start to my heart of darkness set. Produced by me and using artists such as Panacea, Donny, Black sun empire and other such great DJs. New download link here - rapidshare.com If this doesn't work leave me a comment or a message and I will be sure to send it to you.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnARDnVLnys&hl=en

Monday, September 13, 2010

Five Ways To Develop Your Drumming


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However long you have been playing, there are always opportunities to progress. Nonetheless there are some fundamentals that will aid even the accomplished drummer to polish their ability. Comparable to playing any other piece of musical equipment, playing the drums calls for hard work and an endeavour to constantly expand your skills.

Although it seems strange to many who believe that reading music is only for those members of an orchestra, an ability to read music will take your drumming to a higher level. Many people take for granted that playing the drums calls for nothing more than reaching into the beat of a piece and pounding the skins. However, it is much more complex than that. Listening to the music you want to play can assist you to get its flow, but being capable of reading music will make a huge distinctness on how you interpret the piece. The sentiment amongst musicians is that if a drummer is incapable of reading music, then their playing will by no means be anything other than the featureless repeating of the most undemanding rhythms. Additionally, if you aspire to playing in recording sessions, you have to be competent at understanding music to appreciate what is the normal standard during the session.

The initial procedures when learning to play any musical instrument are usually the most uninteresting and at all times the most complicated. To become a proficient drummer the basics have got to be learned first so the first step for the aspiring drummer is mastering the four basic drum strokes. Familiarity and comfort with these four fundamental drum strokes, which are called the full stroke, control stroke, up stroke and tap stroke, is essential. Once they have become second nature to you then your are at the first level to becoming a drummer.

Being able to get the correct rhythm of the music you may perhaps intend to play is essential and so becoming competent at writing music, though, not as essential as developing skills to read music, can also develop your drumming abilities. Not necessarily so you are able write your own pieces, though perhaps one day that is something that you will aspire to, writing out the song that you wish to learn in musical notes, can help you play it.

Using you eyes and ears will improve your drumming skills. By being able to understand other instruments and their place in a piece of music with comparison to your instrument is essential. Being aware of the importance of vocals and their introduction is also paramount and by listening to the great drummers of the past and present your perception and skills will improve constantly.

As a final point, practice is the most indispensable way to improve your drumming skills. You've probably heard it many times, but practise makes perfect. Becoming comfortable playing your instrument will only develop with a significant amount of practise that you give to honing your skills. Making time to practise is of the utmost importance, similar to any other instrument. The more you practice the more the more your skills will improve.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

And, You Think Your Band is Broke?


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What you are about to read, you may not believe, and may feel that the story is made up. But, I swear that it is entirely true.

And, the next time you are feeling sorry for you or your band not having enough money, these truths about my own first band back in 1976 may make you realize just how financially solvent and rich you already are:

"THE LIGHTS OF SOUL"

Though we would experience dark days, we had the audacity to name our band "The Lights Of Soul." We were so poor that, at one point, we seriously considered renaming it "The Welfare Band" (which was much more appropriate) in hopes that our community would feel so sorry for us that they would put dollar bills in pur tip jar instead of simply tossing us loose change. Actually, on second thought, we never had a tip jar because we couldn't afford that either. If memory serves, our "tip jar" was a Lays potato chip bag propped up by two ice cream popsicle sticks.

OUR MEMBERS & TOP-OF-THE-LINE EQUIPMENT

I began the band with a large number of players...something like 20+ members (we were into Earth, Wind & Fire at the time and wanted a big Funk sound). Have you ever heard of former NFL Dallas Cowboy Eugene Lockhart? Well, I grew up with him and he began playing trombone in my band. I later kicked him and another band member out for wrestling after they broke our manager's couch.

Two brothers played in my first band...Larry Whitting (bass) and Doug Whitting (keyboard). Larry played an awful looking hollowbox bass, and even though I was not yet a bass player (I was playing trumpet at the time in the high school band), I had to show Larry every single note to every song. Because, not only was he completely clueless regarding music, he was also tone deaf (or, was it tone death?). Actually, both phrases applied to Larry.

Well, after about 999 times of showing him songs, I became so frustrated, I decided to relieve Larry of his bass-playing duties, and I took up playing the bass myself. As we could not afford a professional bass, my manager ordered one out of the Sears & Roebuck catalog. Those S&R catalogs were so large, I am told that some people actually went hunting with them during deer season.

To use this book as a weapon and save wear and tear on your rifle and save ammunition at the same time, all you needed to do was climb a tree with it, remain quiet, and await an unfortunate deer to arrive under your tree then, (((((BAM))))). You dropped it on his head and took him out. And, best of all, no bloody mess to clean up out of the truck cab either.

I believe the new bass guitar, possibly, broke our manager's bank account that week with its hefty $49.95 price tag (plus tax). Talk about splurging! Oh, yeah...after breaking a couple of strings one night, I played the bass for several weeks with only two strings on it because we could not afford to buy a whole set. As you can imagine, my hands/arms were doing double time and, afterward, my forearms were so swollen, they would have made Popeye jealous.

If you are a bass player, have you ever tried playing 4 notes' worth of music on only 2 strings all night? No, I didn't think so, because you are smarter than that.

But, the positive side of that experience, is that when people watched me doing it, they thought that I had suddenly become a very fast-playing bass player in record time, even though they didn't follow me home to see me soak my painful arms in a tub of Epsom Salt afterward.

"Wow! Kenny, you can play REALLY fast now! How did you learn to do that so quickly? Can you show me?"

Uh, let me think about that for a minute...NO!

In fact, I have major arthritic pain in both my wrists as a result of this.

Now, about Larry's brother, Doug. Lordy, mercy. Doug's keyboard couldn't even be called a real keyboard. It looked like some accordion that had been refused access to the piano family reunion picnic. It was so small, that Doug would sit it on his knees in his attempts to play it. It was so small that a single finger, almost always, and unintentionally, played two notes simultaneously.

It sounded worse than those cheap 1980s Casios...yeah, you know the ones...those little white ones that, in order to hear them, you not only needed to plug them into a PA system, but you also needed to mic the keyboard so the audience could actually hear your fingers tapping the keyboard and validate that you were actually playing it and that you weren't pulling a "Milli Vanilli."

Well, with our image to think of, this soon became too much, and I asked Doug to join Larry in the unemployment line, and also because he could never seem to get those extremely difficult three-note major chords down correctly. And I was terrified that asking him to venture into the areas of Dominant 7th chords, or worse, 9th or 11th inversions would prove to be an impossibility and finally send him over the edge. We were now sans a piano, but for the better. Come to think of it, I don't believe the little keyboard could even make 7th chords.

Our drummer, Reginald Smith, is one of my closest friends to this day (known him since Kindergarten). But let me tell you about his drum kit, or more accurately, his "partial" drum kit. Actually, Reg couldn't afford the entire kit, so he just had drums (and, sometimes, sticks). The drum set that Reg played had no ride or crash cymbals. But worst of all, it had a kick pedal that only functioned part of the time...that is, when the adjustment screw wasn't popping out, flying halfway across the room, and almost putting out one of the other band members' eye.

In fact, the kick pedal became so bad for repair, that Reg finally decided to toss it entirely. But, whenever we were on a good roll, he would, believe it or not folks, kick the drum with his toe. I believe I even recall him doing a fast double kick once when the spirit moved him to do so in what would have normally been a double roll with a real drum set. A positive side effect, however, was his ability to quickly build his thigh and calf muscles, even if there was the occasional "charlie horse" as a downside.

Our first gig was, literally, in a cow pasture, complete with cows (only in Texas). To add insult to injury, we were encased in chicken wire in case the audience got ticked off at our playing for whatever reason, and decided to kindly and collectively toss their beer bottles our way so as not to litter the pasture. After all, you can't have valuable cattle stepping on glass, can you?

However, the chicken wire encasement did not deter a drunk toothless, snuff-dipping woman from reaching through the wire, grabbing Cedric Reagans, our lead singer, by his shirt collar when he got too close to the fencing, then attempting to force her tongue down his throat as he sang a rendition of Barry White's "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe." Ooooh...just the sordid memory of the scene still chills by bones 32 year later.

Our "PA System" (yeah, right). We also could not afford a real PA system, let alone it being from a professional quality line. So, we had what I still consider an ingenious idea to this day. We decided to take the drawers out of a bedroom dresser, then mount a 15-inch speaker to its stationary brace.

Our manager then ran an electrical wire back to one of the guitar amps. Lastly, we took a black cloth and covered the entire dresser so that it appeared that we were on the rise financially and could now afford some serious new equipment. Our manager is the only human being that I have ever seen hook up a sparkling electrical wire without the hint of flinch.

Once when our manager was late for rehearsal, to get rehearsal started, a couple of our foolish members bravely tried to hook the naked electrical wires up as they had seen our manager do, but were knocked across the room by heavy voltage. No one ever tried that again. As for our homemade PA system, no one was ever the wiser, and several people said our sound improved. ;-(

Our lead singer would, on occasion, also forget the lyrics to the songs. He would then look around at us for either moral support, guidance, or telepathy (I never figured out which he was seeking). In any event, we offered neither and were of no consolation in his sudden plight.

During these wonderful special occasions, I would take the liberty and opportunity of seeking out shelter via a convenient part of the curtain to hide behind if we were fortunate enough to be gracing a stage until Cedric's Alzheimer's cleared up and he had returned to normal and recalled the lyrics. If we were not onstage, as any smart and fast-thinking ostrich does, I would simply drop my head, stare at the floor, and pretend I was on a battlefield in a distant part of Okinawa.

I cannot, in all honesty, talk about the other members without revealing to you a personal foul-up of my own. One of our gigs was playing for a high school FFA (Future Farmers of America) meeting. Well, in my excitement and haste, I forgot to tune my bass, and when we started playing, it was obvious (to me) that my bass was tuned a whole step high.

In denial, and not able to face my mistake of having not tuned it beforehand, and being the only member in the band who actually read music (and was well respected for such), I staunchly informed the band that never in all my life had I heard an entire band be out of tune, even the drummer, on a song and that they really needed to strongly consider getting some serious musical training before it was too late.

The incredible thing is, they believed my lie, and to this day I cannot bring myself to tell them the fault was entirely my own. Actually, I dare not tell them now, as people today are so short-tempered and quick to become irate and upset without just cause.

Our manager, although good-hearted and well-meaning, was almost as poor as we were. Johnny had a Chevy that we used to take some of the band members home. Actually, what the car was, was a smoking death-trap that, fortunately, never killed any of us, although it very much tried doing so. We did, however, suffer severe whiplash on occasion, and here is how...

GOING HOME

As I said, after rehearsal we had to take some members home, and the guitarist lived about 15 miles out in the woods. There were 45-degree curves like nobody's business, and the car's brakes were in such need of repair that, when you engaged them, the car would jerk at a 45-degree angle to the right.

Naturally, to prepare for and adjust to this experience each time meant jerking the steering wheel back to the left at a 90-degree angle as you simultaneously engaged the brakes, just so the car would appear to remain straight to any friendly, safety-minded, well-meaning police officers hell-bent on issuing a moving violation traffic citation.

Sometimes, however, we would forget that the car was jerk-able and, hence, this is when we would experience the nice soothing pain that only whiplash can bring. After having dealt with this on more than a few occasions, I was already well-trained by the time I entered the army and drove a tank the first time. For maneuvering the tank, compared to the 4-wheel mobile deathtrap, was a cakewalk, and fellow soldiers marveled at how fast I grasped the throttle concept, of which I have the "Deathmobile" to thank for.

HOW YA FEELIN' NOW?

So, I'm betting that right about now, your financial situation is starting to look a whole lot better to you, isn't it?

Thursday, September 9, 2010

The Homemade Oil Drum Grill


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The smell of the BBQ is once again flooding the air in most suburban neighbourhoods, as we make the most of the weather and try and get a little fresh air while we cook. The BBQ grill is obviously the centre of any BBQ activity, so naturally a lot of thought tends to go into choosing one.

While a lot of people opt for the store bought BBQ, more people are starting to look around the yard and wonder, is there any way they can reduce the cost of getting a BBQ but at the same time get something strong and sturdy, that won't fall to pieces after a couple of months of heavy use?

A great option that ticks all the boxes is the homemade BBQ grill. With just a few tools and a little effort you can actually make a BBQ grill that will work just as well as the most expensive grill on the market, and in all likelihood be as tough if not tougher.

So, the main ingredient for a sturdy homemade BBQ grill is a scrap 55 gallon oil drum. When you actually look around, these drums are used for so many things other than storing oil! Just the other day, sitting in a bar with my wife, I looked up and saw that the shades over the lights were fabricated from oil drums cut in half!

Once you've got yourself an old oil drum, you next need to source some angle iron for the frame. If you can't get angle iron or don't have the tools to work it, hardwood will also work. Contrary to what you might think, you won't set the entire place on fire.

The basics of the 55 gallon oil drum BBQ grill are as follows; the oil drum is split in half, with the bottom half being used for the fire, the top half can be hinged and used as a hood, this is optional, A simple grate is then fitted over the open half of the drum, and there you have it, an oil drum BBQ. A simple frame can then be constructed for the oil drum to sit into. This will give you a bomb proof grill, with massive grilling area.

There are obviously some finer points and details to be observed during the construction.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Charlie Zahm "Yankee Doodle"

Celtic singer Charlie Zahm performs a set of Americana music at the Gloucester County Public Library in Mullica Hill, NJ on November 4, 2006. Folksinger Charlie Zahm is based in Pennsylvania and may be reached at www.charliezham.com for more information. Yankee Doodle Yankee Doodle went to town A-riding on a pony Stuck a feather in his hat And called it macaroni. Yankee Doodle, keep it up Yankee Doodle dandy Mind the music and the step And with the girls be handy. Father and I went down to camp Along with Captain Gooding And there we saw the men and boys As thick as hasty pudding. Yankee Doodle, keep it up Yankee Doodle dandy Mind the music and the step And with the girls be handy There was Captain Washington Upon a slapping stallion A-giving orders to his men I guess there was a million. Yankee Doodle, keep it up Yankee Doodle dandy Mind the music and the step And with the girls be handy.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpHaxw4WzuE&hl=en

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Anniversary Gifts - Twenty-Fourth Anniversary


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If you're wondering what the modern anniversary gift idea is for your twenty-fourth anniversary, since there is no traditional gift until next year, this one may come as a bit of a surprise. Yes, this year's offering is one of the more unusual gift ideas you're going to find in the world of anniversary gifts.

This year it's time to get your spouse into music and not just listening to it out of the stereo. No, we're talking about making some music on his or her own. If you haven't figured out what this year's surprise gift is, it's musical instruments. This may very well open up a new world to you, unless of course you're already in a musical family. So let's touch on that scenario first.

Let's say your spouse is an accomplished musician. If that is the case, most likely he or she has had their instrument for many years. So there is no reason that you can't get them a new one. Yeah, I know, pianos, if that's what they play, are expensive but isn't your spouse worth the expense? Of course, if your spouse plays something like a flute or a trumpet, then we're not talking about too much money and a new flute or trumpet might be a welcome surprise.

What if your spouse doesn't play an instrument at all? Well, this may be the perfect time for them to start. The one thing you want to keep in mind here is that you don't want to spring for an instrument that is going to be too hard to learn. There are a couple of reasons for this. One is that as you get older, it's harder to learn new things. Also, when you're an adult and working you don't have as much time to practice as when you're a kid and the only thing you have to do is go to school. So keep these things in mind when you're choosing your spouses new musical instrument.

One of the easiest instruments to learn is the drums. It doesn't require hitting any "right" notes. All you have to do is keep a beet. If you decide to get a drum set for your spouse, you might want to start with a simple three or four piece set and work your way up from there. A three piece set consists of a bass drum, snare drum and one tom. The high hat comes with it and is not considered a piece. You might also want to get one symbol for them to splash on.

After the drums, you might want to consider one of the following: Flute, guitar, electric keyboard or trumpet. These are some of your easier instruments to learn. Stay away from things like violins, which take an incredible ear to learn to play.

If you don't know what to get your spouse, a gift certificate to a music store where they sell musical instruments will do. This way, your spouse can pick out whatever he or she wants.

This year's anniversary gift could be the start of something new and exciting in your lives together or, it could just be the beginning of a lot of noise. And you thought the kids caused a racket.

Friday, September 3, 2010

I Will Not Bow - Breaking Benjamin Drum Cover HD

Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com This was a fun song to do. As you can see, I wasn't using a double bass pedal so it was challenging lol. Hope you guys enjoy it! Everyone keeps asking about equipment so here it goes... Mapex Orion Series drumset 14" Black Panther snare 10", 12", 14" toms 20" bass drum 10" side snare Zildjian Cymbals 14" hihats (too old to know series) 14" K Custom Fast Crash 16" K Custom Hybrid Crash 10" K Custom Hybrid Splash 20" K Custom Medium Ride 6" Zil Bel 14" Oriental China Trash Audio (Not listing mics) M-Audio Fast Track Ultra USB 8R Pro Tools 8 M-Powered Please Subscribe! Breaking Benjamin - I Will Not Bow from the 2009 release "Dear Agony" is the copyrighted property of it's owner(s)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWVNUYUeUOc&hl=en

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Choosing the Right Drum Practice Pad to Learn How to Play Drums


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Are you a new drummer or an experienced drummer? How do you know which type of drum equipment to choose, or which brand to you choose? If you are in a high school band, drum corps international (e.g. Blue Devils, Phantom, Santa Clara Vanguard, Cavaliers, Madison Scouts), or just a guy who works in a drum shop, this article is for you! We want you do know how to pick the right drum accessory, or better yet, the right practice pad.

With so many practice pads out there, how do you buy drum pads? To answer this, you need to know the type of drum music you will be playing, the environment you will be playing in, the precise drum equipment you will be playing, and your budget for buying drum a percussion pad.

So what type of practice pads are out there? Well, what do you want the percussion pad to feel like? Do you want it to feel like a bass drum practice pad, snare drum head, tenor practice pad, or just a plain drum practice pad. Is there specific brand that appeals to you like a Remo practice pad (Remo drum pad).

Would you play with a Vic Firth drum stick? Danmark? Don't just look for the average drum for sale. Choose best for your situation. If you can't be serious about that, then join the woodwind and brasswind section. Most people know of Reel Feel by HQ. Other styles are single sided, double sided where one side has a soft rubber and the other is a hard rubber made of neoprene. Drum pads are made different sizes too such 6" and 12." Other types of drum pads are mutes, which are made for drum kits (drum sets) for the drum heads and cymbals. Mutes are made in many different sizes and they make quiet practicing on option on the drum set.

What type of drum music do you play? Do you play Jazz? Are you a Drum Corp guy? Or, are you just learning how to play drum music? You need to know this so that your choice in a drum shop will be intelligent. Don't get a used drum pad. Buy drum pads that are best for your condition of playing.

How about your environment? Where are you practicing? Are you in a garage? Do you play in bedroom? How about at school? That is a funny one, if you are in a high school band, are you learning how to play drums in class? Sometimes drummers tap on their legs while in class. That's detention time my friend. Either way, anywhere, depending on your surroundings, you need to choose a drum pad that best suits your ears, feeling and the one that does not annoy other other drum bum. As most drummers know, there are many types of musical instrument accessory. When it comes to drum pads, there are also many types of drum practice pads.

Finally, what is your budget? Are you willing to spend $10 or $150? Most drum shops who sell single side and double side drum pads offer drum pads at an average of $45.00. You can expect shipping to be around $5-$10 depending on the drum shop and practice pad. Don't buy used drum pads. In addition to drum pads, these drum bum drum shops sell mallet bags, drum videos, drum books, many drum accessory and other drum equipment.

Choose wisely and happy hunting for your favorite drum practice pad.