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Published on September 2, 2010 By Mickys-Blog

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Percussion Mallets: More Than Just Sticks

Published on September 11, 2008 By Mickys-Blog

When I hear the term “drumstick,” I visualize precisely that-a stick that is used to strike a drum (unless, of course, I’m hungry, in which case I go another direction altogether). Simple, right? Wrong. A drumstick, or more accurately, a percussion mallet, is any object used to strike a drum or other percussion instrument in [...]

Why Kids Should Take Up Drumming

Published on May 31, 2008 By Mickys-Blog

Children are indeed a precious gift who thrive off of learning and being molded. Children need to be kept busy doing constructive activities or they will find other things to get into that are not so constructive. So, what are things that children can take up to keep their minds running with positivity? Well, drumming [...]

Practice Playing the Drums Quietly

Published on May 30, 2008 By Mickys-Blog

Drumming is a great art to master. Not only does it require a great deal of dexterity and coordination, but it also requires the drummer to really feel and get into the music that he is playing. The drum set is a great musical instrument that takes a lot of practice in order to become [...]

Reasons To Learn To Play The Drums

Published on May 22, 2008 By Mickys-Blog

Learning to play a musical instrument has many benefits. Although the research is inconclusive, many researchers believe that exposure to music and learning to play an instrument may increase your IQ and sharpen your memory. In short, learning a musical instrument can make you a bit smarter. In addition, learning a new skill requires work [...]