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The Goblet Drum Of The Middle East

Upon entering the term “goblet drum” into my search engine, the first thing that pops up is a picture of a simbati from Egypt. Despite the fact that I know it is a musical instrument, I am immediately struck…

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The Drum Solo And Rock And Roll

The first time I went to see Lenny Kravitz in concert, I had difficulty taking my eyes off the drummer, Cindy Blackman. Or more specifically, off her amazing set of biceps. That woman took the term “ripped” to a…

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Beginner Drum Beats : How to Play Drums: Beat 31

How to play beat 31 on the drums; get professional tips and instruction from an expert drummer on playing percussion instruments in this free music lesson video. Expert: Joel Siegel Contact: www.leneealexanderdesigns.com Bio: Joel began his official study of…

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Drum Kits: Not Just About The Drums

The drum kit is one of the defining symbols of rock and roll. A set of usually four or five drums, these instruments are as memorable for their look as for their music. Yet when listening to a drummer…

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4 Drum Tips to Keeping Peace With Your Neighbors

If you’re like me, when you first started playing the drums you may have been a little concerned that your neighbors would call the police on you. Or worse, your family would stone you to death!


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The Basic Guideline for Drum Heads Maintenance

Drum heads are also popularly known as the drum skins. The most important preservation of any drum kit is proper maintenance of this part. As a drummer, whether you are a professional or just a beginner, you should properly…

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Thai Long Drum: the Refinement of Thai Musical Instruments

Long drum can be made out of the whole hardwood trunk. It has merely one head. The widest part of the drum is at the head. The upper part narrows down to the thinner neck and to the open…

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Scoring Your Own Drum Music

As I see it, there are three ways of scoring drum music. You can write a transcription, just the groove, or groove and form. What you need may differ from song or gig. Here, I will give you tips…

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Beginner Drum Beats : How to Play Drums: Beat 26

How to play beat 26 on the drums; get professional tips and instruction from an expert drummer on playing percussion instruments in this free music lesson video. Expert: Joel Siegel Contact: www.leneealexanderdesigns.com Bio: Joel began his official study of…

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The Advantages Of Buying Used Drum Sets

Are you thinking about learning how to play the drums?  Are you already a musician and you are interested in a drum set upgrade?  If you answered yes to either of those questions, then a used drum set may…

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