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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.

Billy Ashbaugh: Tips For Buying Stick & Heads

by billy ashbaugh on 06/05/2010 | 9,783 Views | 8 Comments

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For this lesson, I thought I’d share a couple of techniques I’ve picked up over the years that really come in handy when shopping for sticks and heads.

Billy Ashbaugh: Tuning Tips Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/27/2009 | 5,417 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 | 12,858 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 | 12,667 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!!

Snare Drum Head Change and Tuning Drum Lesson

by billy ashbaugh on 01/24/2009 | 20,639 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!