CLEANING YOUR CYMBALS -
A look at a
slightly different method of cleaning cymbals - For those who really
don't have the time or energy to be scrubbing all day!
BUYING YOUR FIRST
DRUMKIT -
With so many options
to choose from in the beginners market today you'll need to be armed
with some knowledge before walking into a store to make your first
purchase!
HOW TO CHOOSE A PAIR OF
STICKS -
There's more to it
than just grabbing a size or brand. Poorly selected sticks can
significantly affect your playing ability. Read this article to
learn about how to do it the right way, every time. (links to
www.drum.com.au)
STARTING OUT WITH DOUBLE
BASS -
A lesson designed
for those players who are aiming to dive into the world of double
bass playing, but want to get their feet wet in the kiddies-pool
first...
SELECTING CYMBALS
- No more going
into a store blindly grabbing the first cymbal on the shelf. Here
you can learn about the process of selecting the RIGHT cymbals for
your playing style
THE FIVE STROKE ROLL
- One of
every drummers favourite rudiments! Make sure you have a grasp of
double strokes before tackling this one.
DEVELOPING DOUBLE STROKE
ROLLS -
Double strokes are
an extremely important step to learn in a drummers career. Mastery
of double strokes arms the player with an unprecedented amount of
control and relaxation.
STRENGTHENING YOUR
RHYTHMS -
Have you ever
wondered how the pro players can make even the simplest beat sound
amazing? Find out the secrets to doing it - Its easier than you
think!
UNDERSTANDING TRIGGERS
- What are drum triggers? Who uses them? How do you connect them
up? All your trigger-related questions answered here.
REHEARSING
EFFECTIVELY
-
An overview of how to
get the most out of your band rehearsals. It looks at ways to set up
the rehearsals room and how to avoid unnecessary
interruptions/cancellations.
SETTING UP THE DRUMS
- An
insightful look at ways to set your gear up in an efficient manner