Rudimental Drumming

January 7, 2008

A little time with a pad and sticks is time well spent. It’s relaxing and fun all at the same time. Recently, I was looking for a change of pace in the practice routine and decided to take a trip back to the basics by brushing up on my rudimental technique. Previous knowledge flowed back [...]

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Drum Stick Package for Rock Band

January 7, 2008

We’ve been receiving a lot of requests for drum sticks from fans of the new video game, Rock Band. There has also been a demand for the Gum Rubber Drum Pad Mod, using HQ Soundoff Pads or Vic Firth Drum Mutes. As a result, we’ve put together a package that offers silent playing with better [...]

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Holiday Sheet Music

November 27, 2007

When I started to put together a list of holiday music for the banner on the front page of our website, I thought it would be a fairly simple task. Looking back on it now, all I can say is “WOW”, was I completely wrong in that assumption. The list of holiday music is as [...]

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Facebook Pages

November 14, 2007

We just setup a Facebook page that includes a discussion board, and will include a wiki shortly. Check it out if you’re on Facebook and have a moment. Steve Weiss Music Facebook Page

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How to Purchase a Drumset this Holiday Season

November 13, 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 to look for on an entry level [...]

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Gibraltar Releases Softy Drum Throne

November 8, 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 soft and comfortable sitting [...]

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Pearl Travel Conga Pays Off!

May 14, 2007

I recently got a last minute call to fill in on percussion for half of a duo at a downtown Philadelphia restaurant. Set one was to start at the height of midweek rush hour and the playing area was about the size of a table for two, nice and cozy. Since I was a short [...]

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The Ever Expanding Outdoor Marimba

May 10, 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 up of one Marimba, Xylophone, Vibe, [...]

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Marching Snare Drum Heads…Kevlar or Mylar?

May 4, 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 discussion that are of a “personal [...]

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Roland SPD-S Sample Pad

May 1, 2007

UPDATE 10/12/2011 – Roland has released the Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad to address many of the issues found in the comment thread of this blog entry. The Roland SPD-S is a great sample pad, and allows for even the least tech-savvy of us to be able to run it efficiently with ease. It is a [...]

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Steve Weiss Music Welcomes Yamaha Combo Products

April 26, 2007

All of us at Steve Weiss Music, Inc. are very happy to welcome a “new” vendor to our product lineup, Yamaha Combo Division Products. Yes, we are once again officially authorized Yamaha Combo Dealers, which means we can help you with all of your Yamaha needs. Newly added products include Yamaha Drum Sets, Snare Drums, [...]

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