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Drum Lessons Glossary of Terms

Published on December 31, 2008 By Mickys-Blog

Ok, so here is a breakdown of drum terms used in the industry. Some of these you may have heard of, some maybe not. But this gives you a better understanding of what I may be communicating in a module, or even how to communicate in a musical setting on your drum set with your [...]

How to be a Jazz Drummer

Published on July 23, 2008 By Mickys-Blog

If you are like me, you started out with an interest in drums, and you probably were attracted to more simple drumming like Rock. But eventually, you realize that many of the best drummers out there, including Rock, Soul, and R&B have a back ground in Jazz. Some examples I can think of right now [...]

Bass or Guitar: Choosing Your Instrument

Published on June 25, 2008 By Mickys-Blog

In music, as with many things, there are rivalries. One of the biggest of these rivalries involves bass players and guitar players. Though both instruments seem rather similar, there are deep differences between them, and even deeper differences in their roles in the band. Guitarists often view bass players as failed guitar players who migrated [...]