Category: Drums

Many people love to play the drums, and many have a fascination with them that goes beyond just playing them. If you have ever wanted to make your own small drum, then it is quite easy and inexpensive to do. There are several ways to make this instrument for yourself or even for a child to play on. There are also several types of containers that will be suitable for such a project. For instance, you can use a storage container of the correct shape, or even a cake pan to mimic the necessary sound chamber. You may also have...

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Sometimes watching a movie can really inspire and motivate you to do something. If you are an aspiring musician, especially a drummer, then you may be looking for just the right thing to give you a little boost to improve your skills and encourage you to keep up the hard work. And there are some really fantastic movies to watch that will inspire and motivate you in your journey as a musician. Whiplash The movie “Whiplash” was nominated for and won several Academy Awards in addition to winning at the Sundance Festival in 2014. The movie, released in that same...

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Many high schools and colleges have marching bands that are referred to as a drum line. There are even competitions among different schools and colleges to see who has the best drum line. These drum lines developed as part of cheering sections for sports teams. A batterie drum line is a drum line that consists of a group of drummers that march on to a sports field as a group. Bass drums, snare drums and tenor drums usually make up the batterie, but it can also often include the cymbals. [caption id="attachment_79" align="alignright" width="300"] Battle Of The Marching Bands. (Photo...

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Drums are frequently a part of music bands and have of course been a part of many primitive cultures since the beginning of time. A classic drum set or kit consists of a bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat and cymbals. The bass drum is played by pushing down on a pedal with your right foot. This then causes movement of the beater. In orchestra music the bass drum is used to create an overall feel to the music and to accent certain features of the music. [caption id="attachment_71" align="alignright" width="300"] Dunnett Classic Drums[/caption] The snare drum is mounted on a...

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Drums are frequently a part of jazz bands but playing percussion in jazz bands is quite different from playing percussion in other types of music. The introduction of drumming into jazz was a result of a mix of cultural influences from different countries, including countries in Europe and Africa. In America, the rhythmic part of blues music became an important part of jazz music and this included how the drums were played. It was largely during the 1950s and 1960s that drums became more than just a time keeping instrument in jazz bands and began to take on a larger...

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There is no doubt that you can play the drums on both forms, there can be a few significant differences you need to know. If you are looking to purchase your first drum set, you may be asking yourself that are electric drums better than real drums? It is necessary to get real when it comes down to playing the drums and what type of drum set is best for you. If you are in a home where you share walls, you need to consider what your environment will accommodate well and evaluate your drumming goals. The electric drums and...

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Drummers are different people. They play the loudest instrument and perpetually in the midst of loud music. The whole group depends on the drummer to keep the flow together; the drummer dictates the rhythm and pace while other members of the band try to follow suit. Drummers deal with lots of pressure; you are carrying the whole band and doing all dirty work without taking any glory. When the lead singer makes a mistake, the drummer covers it and makes it look like it was part of the plan. Without proper training, you cannot be a good drummer. You need...

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With everything moving towards the internet, there’s really no need to have to leave your house for things that you once had to leave for. Nowadays, people are shopping online, ordering food online, and even taking lessons online. The amount of things that you can do virtually is endless. There once was a time where if you wanted to take drumming lessons, you’d have to find out where and when they took place, sign up, and then be there at the designated time for each lesson. Thanks to the internet, there’s another option for those interested in learning how to...

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Learning how to play drums perfectly can be a difficult experience. Just like learning how to play the drum for the first time, it can be an intimidating process. Studying any form of the musical instrument requires a lot of patience, practice, and perseverance. Unlike sports wherein the physical element is higher than the knowledge of the procedures of the game, musical instrument entails a lot of experience before you can use one. Percussion instruments, or instruments that use hitting its parts to create sounds, are perceived to be the easiest because they do not require much know-how on the...

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After deciding on the perfect brand to purchase, where to get the drum might pose to be a significant problem. Just like purchasing other musical instruments, where you are buying your drum set may have a substantial impact on the quality of the sounds produced by your drum. While some promises, free delivery, return policies, quality guarantee and the rest some others just don't. When you are thinking of acquiring a new drum set, it is pertinent that you look out for this quality to ensure that you are buying you drum set from the best. Here are places you...

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