Archive for the ‘General’ Category
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007
What do you say when your son or daughter asks for a drumset this holiday season? Although the first reaction may be "not in my lifetime", here are a few things to think about when you decide to purchase your first drumset.
One of the most important features ...
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Thursday, November 8th, 2007
Hard drum throne surfaces can be very uncomfortable and difficult to endure for extended periods of time. Without solid support and comfort, your style and creativity can be severely impaired.
Gibraltar’s new Softy Throne incorporates a top grade, 5" thick cushion and an outer layer of plush courdura fabric creating a ...
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Thursday, May 10th, 2007
If you go back far enough, I'm sure you can remember the days when there were NO Mallet Instruments on the marching field...or any other sideline percussion for that matter. Even if you don't go back quite that far, you probably remember the day when sideline percussion was made ...
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Friday, May 4th, 2007
Marching season is right around the corner and as schools and individuals prepare to purchase new marching snare drum heads for their Marching Snare Drums, the age old question of Kevlar versus Mylar will once again become a topic of debate. While there may be some aspects of the ...
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Although not as popular in school and community circles as Brazilian Percussion groups or Samba Schools (primarily due to the overall cost factors), Taiko Drumming is becoming more popular and more affordable. The gain in popularity is due to the increase of awareness and instrument availability. With the ...
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
The AKG D112 is the standard kick drum mic, well it's my standard at least. There are a ton of great choices out there for the kick. Maybe you're lucky enough to have a vintage AKG D12 or maybe you prefer the Sennheiser 421. In any case, the D112 is ...
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