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6 Custom Drum Companies to Check out At NAMM 2013

In Drums, General Updates, Inspiration by PhilipLeave a Comment

The NAMM show is one of the world’s largest gathering of musical instrument manufacturers in the world, held every January in Anaheim, California, USA, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The NAMM show showcases all of the new products from drum companies (as well as guitar, bass, and basically any musical product you can think of) from all over the world …

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Pro Drummer Tips: Dale Baker on Drum Transcription

In Drum Tips, Pro Drummer Tips by Philip4 Comments

Tip: Learn how to transcribe drum music! Chances are you’ve heard Dale’s drumming recently.  Dale’s drumming propels the lilting melody of the hit song and perennial summer favorite “Kiss Me,” by the group Sixpence None the Richer. He has recorded for labels such as Mammoth, Virgin, Almo Sounds, Elektra, Epic, Sony, RCA and played on jingles and commercial projects for …

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Bart’s First Custom Drum Set Build

In Drum Building 101, Drum Building Resources, Drum Building Tutorials, Drums, General Updates, Reader's Drum Pictures by Philip1 Comment

I just got this email from a friend in Hungary and wanted to share his experience with you! Bart’s first drum set is a beauty: Bart did an incredible job on building his very first custom drum set. Great job Bart! Below is an email conversation/interview that I had with Bart. He has lots of great drum building tips so …