In a previous article which appeared back in September ’09, Brute Force Learning, I came to the realization that I had to back away from the kit for a bit, and focus on technique, from many different angles.Practically everything I know about drumming..
Topics: Alan White, compositional drummer, Dylan Elise, Education, Jerome Flood, Neil Peart, next note awareness, Tauranga National Jazz Festival, Thomas Lang

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Way back in February of 2009, I produced a video (split in two, actually) about how to configure the Vex Pro Touring Double Bass pedal, particularly the slave pedal.  You can read about the whole experience here, but suffice it to say that, well, some...
Topics: adjustments, double bass pedal, Education, Pro Touring, Vex

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Since I love drums so much, I inevitably find instances, experiences in life that parallel, or even in the remotest sense, have something in common with drumming.  The experiences may not only be related to the actual playing of the drums themselves,...
Topics: Article, audimute, Education, how to play drums quietly, neighbor syndrome, Product Review, quiet drums, soundproofing

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About a year ago, I embarked on a journey that I didn't know where it would lead.In one of the first articles on TheParadiddler.com, "Enter the Skins", I entertained the notion that I was on a quest (well, it was more than a notion) to find.
Topics: Article, buying drums, cheap drums, drums buying guide, how to buy drums, How to buy drums cheap, Product Review

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In deciding how we want to learn our instrument of choice, we are faced with mainly two options.  One, we can take lessons from a live person, one on one.  One major advantage to this method is that you get instant feedback.  Whatever wrong you're.
Topics: drumming DVD, Drumming System review, DVD Review, Education, Mike Michalkow, Railroad Media

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