Review: Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer by Ted Reed
SYNCOPATION: A rhythmic method drummers use to vary the position of stress on the beats so as to give the illusion of irregular rhythm. It … Read more
SYNCOPATION: A rhythmic method drummers use to vary the position of stress on the beats so as to give the illusion of irregular rhythm. It … Read more
The well-tuned bass drum should sound like a cannon, therefore they don’t sound very musical. However, tuning to a definite pitch should still be attempted. … Read more
Music has many genres, ranging from Hip-Hop to Classical. An average person knows all the common styles of music, such as Rock, Rap, Country, etc., … Read more
When the great Louie Bellson first used two bass drums on his Gretsch set in the 1950’s, he revolutionized drumming forever! His pioneering double-bass chops … Read more
Marching bands come in all sizes and include instruments such as the horn and woodwind sections, but the powerful beat of the music comes from … Read more
The Bass Drum is probably the most recognizable drum today. It is the first drum people notice on a set, and in a marching band, … Read more