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Drumming In Whistle Binkies | Edinburgh
I had a a good gig in the live music bar Whistle Binkies in Edinburgh which went better than expected, due to lack of rehearsals but the band is months old and getting better all the time. The sound is really good and the venue is geared up well for live bands. There is an … Continue reading Drumming In Whistle Binkies | Edinburgh
Guide to looking after your Drums
Looking after your drum set is a vital part of being a drummer. It is a living breathing musical instrument and needs care and attention just as much as any other instrument. It will not only help you sound better and look better but it will save you money in the long run. Prevention is … Continue reading Guide to looking after your Drums
The Birth of Swing Music
New York is described as the birth place of swing music, it’s cool sound and dance feel that originated in America in 30’s and 40’s hit it’s heights in the 1950’s. This is due to it’s two major artists who originally wrote and performed this genres biggest hits, Benny Goodman and Frank Sinatra. This study … Continue reading The Birth of Swing Music
The Flam Drag | Drum Lesson | Rudiments
Ok so here is my next drum lesson for my Rudiment series. Here we look into a vital and unique Rudiment the The Flam Drag. Playing the Flam Drag rudiment is great fun and is a fundamental rudiment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJEflGaX3Vs If you haven't already check out my other videos in this rudiment series please check the … Continue reading The Flam Drag | Drum Lesson | Rudiments
Single Paradiddle | Drum Lessons | Rudiment
Hey thanks for checking out my Rudiment lesson video series for YouTube. I hope you can take something positive away from it. Here is a drum lesson for the Single Paradiddle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBffGRzM5rY The Paradiddle is one of the most popular rudiments out there and is used pretty much by all drummers past and present. … Continue reading Single Paradiddle | Drum Lessons | Rudiment
Swiss Army Triplet | Drum Lesson | Rudiments
Hey here is my drum lesson for my Rudiment series. Here we look into the one of the best Rudiments the Swiss Army Triplet. Playing the Swiss Army Triplet rudiment is great fun and is a fundamental rudiment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm_DY4Q82Wo It's the next progression from the Flam Accent so if you haven't watched it check … Continue reading Swiss Army Triplet | Drum Lesson | Rudiments
Swing Music History
It’s post WWII 1945 and we are in the swinging 50’s where music has a clean image and a big sound that’s great for dancing and being social. It’s also mature and sophisticated music compared to guitar based rock n roll but has a definite purpose to entertain, get people dancing and create happy emotions. … Continue reading Swing Music History
Evolution of the Drum Set
It is 1865 and the American civil war has ended, African slaves were freed and began to contribute to the drumming world in terms of rhythms and primitive percussion instruments. Also in America, the place for a drummer in theatrical settings and orchestras was developing where there was a snare drum. But the main thing … Continue reading Evolution of the Drum Set