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Drum Lessons: Drum Gear Tips - Page 2

Drummers Sharing Tips, Tricks and Knowledge on subjects such as Drum Tuning, Drum Rudiments, Paradiddles, Shuffles, Groove Ideas,
Drum Kit Dynamics, Drum Fills, Triplets, Drum Micing, Drum Recording, Changing Drum Heads and so much more.

Drum Kit Checklist

by ThatDrummerKid on 11/16/2009 | 8,387 Views | 7 Comments

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In this video we have Billy Ashbaugh giving some tips on some of the basic things he looks over before he plays his kit.

Drum Kit Wiring & Studio Tips

by billy ashbaugh on 11/13/2009 | 11,577 Views | 5 Comments

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During today's lesson we're going to visit with Eric "drumfreak" Rosebrock out in the DrumRoom. Eric will talk you through his general wiring for the DW drum kit as well as a studio tour that provides an inside look at how everything is put together. Some great info here...Enjoy!!

Drum Kit Miking Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 10/29/2009 | 12,399 Views | 7 Comments

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We decided to grab a camera and film ourselves out in the Drum Room miking up the DW kit. Thought we'd take a second and share some tips that have worked for us over the years. Here's part 2! In this video you'll hear us talking about: A detailed Shure 98 mic set up demo Tom miking Overhead Miking

Drum Kit Miking Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/29/2009 | 8,269 Views | 5 Comments

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We decided to grab a camera and film ourselves out in the Drum Room miking up the DW kit. Thought we'd take a second and share some tips that have worked for us over the years. Hope you enjoy! In this video you'll hear us talking about: Microphone selection Brief discussion of complete kit miking Actual miking of the kick and snare

Billy Ashbaugh: Tuning Tips Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/27/2009 | 5,228 Views | 6 Comments

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This is the first of three parts. In this lesson I'll share with you the concepts that I've used & discovered over the years. Today we'll look at tuning the toms. I'll discuss topics such as: Tuning all bottom heads together first Changing & seating the top or batter heads Proper cleaning

Billy Ashbaugh: Tuning Tips Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 10/27/2009 | 12,716 Views | 6 Comments

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In Part 2 we're going to spend more time with the toms! Here I'll share such topics as: Tuning the top or batter head Top & bottom head tuning concepts…how they work together Tuning by feel Finding a drums "sweet spot"

Billy Ashbaugh: Tuning Tips Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/27/2009 | 12,564 Views | 10 Comments

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In this final of the 3 lessons we're going to take a look at tuning the floor tom and kick drum. We'll also discuss some basic drum maintenance. I hope you enjoyed this little series on tuning. Remember, these are only my personal views and I recommend that everyone explore as many concepts as possible until you find the sound you're hearing in your head! Good luck!!

Evans Min-EMAD Tone Dampening System - Gear Tip Drum Lesson

by billy ashbaugh on 01/25/2009 | 23,432 Views | 6 Comments

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Billy Ashbaugh demonstrates how to install and use the Evans Min-EMAD Tone Dampening sysytem. This wonderful device designed by Bob Gatzen is inexpensive and rivals using tape methods to dampen the tones on your drums. The Evans Min-EMAD is great for all types of situations to include Live Sound, Studio Recording, etc.  

Snare Drum Head Change and Tuning Drum Lesson

by billy ashbaugh on 01/24/2009 | 20,405 Views | 9 Comments

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Here's Billy Ashbaugh and Eric 'drumfreak' Rosebrock giving a demonstration for the new drummers out there on changing your snare drum heads and tuning the drum. This lesson is fast paced, yet loaded with useful information. We decided to grab a handycam and film this on the fly without rehearsal. We hope you appreciate our personal approach to maintaining your snare drum. Enjoy!

Roland TD-20 Metronome Demonstration

by drumfreak on 12/17/2008 | 23,678 Views | 4 Comments

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This is a demonstration on the Roland TD-20 metronome. I figured it would be good to show people how to use this if they have a Roland TD-20. I hope this helps someone out there...