How to choose your first pair of drumsticks?
With the overwhelming number of options, choosing the right drumsticks could be very confusing, especially for beginners who lack the experiences and knowledge.
But it could be easier than most people think.
Ultimate Bass Drum Beater Showdown
Bass drum sets a foundation for everything we play.
Here I compare 4 bass drum beaters. Not only can you hear their differences in terms of sound, I also rate them in several categories, showing how they are designed for different playing styles/environments.
Straight Feel vs. Swing Feel
Is it true that only a handful of naturally gifted drummers can make people dance and move?
I took one of the most funky musicians/performers in the history of mankind, James Brown, as an example. Side by side comparing how straight and swing feel can make a groove sound and feel so differently.
Record Your Drumming
Drumming requires a lot of body and limb movements.
The way we move our limbs will largely affect how good or bad we sound. Often times we know there is something wrong with our playing, but we didn’t know what exactly.
Did you try video record your practice? You will be surprised how much information you can discover from the video.
Bury The Beater?
“Should we bury the bass drum beater?”
One of the long time debates among drummers. I also got asked the same question from time to time.