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Steve Vai - "Gravity Storm" Preview from his upcoming solo album "The Story of Light"
Available for pre-order on www.vai.com
Steve Vai - "Gravity Storm" Preview from his upcoming solo album "The Story of Light"
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Platypus Polyfunk - multi-instrumental performance by Darren Matthes
An original song by multi-instrumentalist Darren Matthes.
Guitar - Charvel San Dimas, Peavey 5150
Bass - Steinberger Spirit, Hartke Kickback 15
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Hi-hats and resonant heads
Geno from North Carolina asks about getting the hi-hat up to par, and David from California asks about changing resonant drumheads.
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My pleasure!
Drumming Through Sheer Determination
Tim from Cincinnati asks a question about overcoming the lack of flexibility in his wrist, and Darren talks about Dan Caro, an amazing drummer who ...
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Basic Rock Fills (with transcription)
Joe asks about basic drum fills, and Darren goes over a few fills he transcribed.
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Crash on either side
Darren explains how to use paradiddles to crash on either side of the kit using either hand, and James from Baltimore asks about the drum groove fr...
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Micing them and then running them through eq and effects (reverb, compression) on the computer helps. Keep the tension on all the lugs as even as possible and it will give the toms a long, resonant sound.
Fill without messing everything up
Terry from Pennsylvania asks about rimshots and Lewis from New Jersey asks about improvising.
The song "Free" was written by Lee Saeger and Darren...
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Ned at Drum Off 2010
Ned drum solo at Kirkland Drum Off
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Great solo, Ned. Really enjoyed it. You exemplify the joy of drumming. Thanks for posting this!
Speeding Up Your Feet
drumcast.tv - 5-19-09. Nick from Florida asks how he can improve his double bass drum speed. Loren from California asks about tuning the drums with...
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16th notes. Rock on.
Double Bass Drum Control
Darren responds to questions about foot control from Ray in Ohio, basement sound, drum care and headphones from Dan in Michigan and making the left...
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Based on my experience, yes, it's normal. I still can't play double bass all day long, at least compared to my hands. As long as the amount of time you're able to play double play has grown or is growing (even very slight amounts), I would say that's normal.
I like it a lot. Good use of audio paint, Steve! The creativity from this guy just keeps flowing. Thank you!