Archive for the ‘ Drum Machines ’ Category
OSP Digital Electronic Drum Set Kit DD502
Author: bigdaveJan 29
This is an outstanding kit providing excellent quality at an entry level price! This makes a great drum set for a beginner, professional, church, school, teaching facility, recording studio, or just anyone that wants to be able to play drums ANY time of day or night! This kit is very small and can be easily stored when not in use! FEATURES: •Aluminum framework •Digital control module with LED program display •Bass Drum w/ deluxe spring-loaded pedal •Hi-Hat Pad w/ trigger pedal •Snare Drum •2 Mounted Toms •Floor Tom •2 Cymbal Pads •2 drum sticks •110 volt power adapter •Operation manual •Heads can be replaced with mesh heads or any standard 8″ head. The Kit Controller Features: •20 Preset Kits •10 Programmable Kits (215 different instruments to choose from!) •215 different instruments (voices) •50 Preset Songs (to play along with) (You can turn off the drum track and play along with the music!) Another cool feature is the auxiliary input jack, which allows you to plug an mp3 player or ipod into the module so you can play along with your favorite bands! Connections: •MIDI OUT •Hi-hat control •Hi-hat •Crash •Ride •Snare •Tom 1 •Tom 2 •Tom 3 •Kick •Output (R & L/MONO) •Aux in •Headphone output jack (1/4 inch) A red light in the middle of each drum trigger lights up on the controller so you can see what pads are being played while in song mode. That makes it even easier to learn how to play the drums and different drum styles like Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Latin, and R&B. This drum kit has many professional features at an entry level price!
Learn To Play Drums by David Eagle
Author: bigdaveJan 26
Learn to Play Drums – Tutorial DVD – www.playalongmusic.com
Author: bigdaveJan 25
Learn to Play Drums with Playalongs American artists/tutor Michael Gould. This drum DVD the first in a serie of three tutorial DVDs for Beginners. www.playalongmusic.com
Drum Lesson! learn how to play the drums- Jotan Afanador
Author: bigdaveJan 24
Jotan playing on the drums! working on grooves fills rudiments. Technique, speed, power, styles, funk, fusion, Jazz, latin, rock. Jotan using Vic Firth 5A sticks and Sabian cymbals, Pearl drums, Kick Port, Evans heads. Oct 29, 2009
Learn Play Bass Guitar – Learn How to Play Bass Guitar
Author: bigdaveJan 20
Are you aware that the bass guitar is music’s soul instrument? It gives the song life and if you can learn to play this excellent piece of instrument, you can impress your friends and family members. So don’t waste your time and start to learn how to play bass guitar.
Most people are into electric and acoustic guitar playing because it is pleasing to their ears but if you want to feel some beat inside your chest, choose a bass guitar. Before you can play a certain song, you need to learn all the songs by heart. The song’s foundation is thrown off if the bass guitar is not present. So having a bass guitar playing together with all other guitars is essential.
As compared to traditional guitars, bass guitars have fewer and thicker strings. Advanced guitar players say that bass guitars are easy to play but it would take a lot of talent and hard work to master it. Aside from the difference in the strings, bass guitars have larger bodies. Most bass guitars are made from rose and maple wood and usually have four strings only.
Another thing that you need to keep in mind, bass guitars are not oriented. Other guitars are chord oriented but not the bass. If you play the chords using the bass, it can dominate other guitars. Bass guitars should be played consistently so that you can feel its power. Once you’ve learned to play this instrument, it will be a lot easier to learn electric, acoustic, and Spanish guitars.
Here are some helpful tips that you can make use in learning to play the bass guitar:
1. You must always be aware of the beat of the music that you’re playing. Feel it. You see, bass guitars are like drums, only in guitar form. It gives any song timing and depth. Feel your chest as the sound of the bass guitar pounds it.
2. As with ordinary guitars, bass guitars are tuned the same way. But the tones are deeper because the strings are thicker and fewer. You need to learn how to hit single notes often because this is essential in bass guitar playing. If you want to play the bass decently, you need to familiarize yourself with the notes and tunings of an ordinary guitar.
3. The placing of your fingers is of utmost importance. The note’s wholeness is determined on how your fingers hit the fret board of the bass. For a holistic approach, you need to practice playing the guitar as well.
4. Your fingers on both hands should be strong. You need to strength in order to play a bass guitar because it is a solid and sturdy instrument.
These tips when kept in mind will definitely help you a lot in learning to play the bass. Whether you’re attending a private guitar lesson, using a guide book, or DVD programs, these tips can be used.
Buy your very own bass guitar now and practice playing the instrument. Remember, if you can learn to play this instrument, your guitar’s sound will give any song soul and depth. Besides, just in case you want to learn to play other kinds of guitar, it will be easier.
Start your guitar lessons and discover what bass guitars can do to the many songs that you’re about to play.
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Larry Little’s Learn Drums on DVD – Volume 1 – Lean to Play Songs Immediately! Reading Music Not Necessary!
Author: bigdaveJan 20
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For Beginners of all ages, those who play, those who used to play. Easy to Follow, Reading Music is not necessary. Features on screen close-ups of playing techniques. Complete, easy to follow graphic displays of all exercises and songs…. More >>
Drumming game – Phil Collins
Author: bigdaveJan 20
We found this arcade game in Beijing, so badly wished Olie Ben Liam or Meikle were here! Or just any drummer …Instead Squelch decided to give it a go…..
Drum Lesson: Coordination and Groove Learn how to play intermediate to advanced drums instructional drum lessons video
Author: bigdaveJan 20
- Titles – Auld Lang Syne, Deck the Halls, The First Noel, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bells, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night
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Coordination &, Groove features Alan Schechner as he reveals his unique before-and-after system, ‘Transformations.’ Learn, step-by-step, how to transform standard grooves into exciting new rhythmic and melodic variations that will revitalize your music! LEARN TO: ‘Transform’ grooves, including Rock, Funk, Latin, Shuffle, New Orleans, Hip-Hop Break down even the most complex beats into easy-to-digtest pieces Improve ambidexterity / coordination De… More >>
Important Steps in Learning to Play Drums and Guitar
Author: bigdaveJan 20
How many people have ever seen a drum set and not been tempted to play it? The first thing to keep in mind when learning to play drums or any other musical instruments is that it is going to take practice.In music world, some of great players do not get really great thinking about playing drums.They spent lot of hours, practicing musical instruments or basics.When you are practicing the drums,the better you will become at playing them.
The most important step in learning to play drums or other musical instruments is finding a great teacher. In these days,finding a good teacher to learn to play drum is so easy.The first thing is what kind of lesson you want? There are lots of videos, online live teachers, several books, and in the person drum lessons, that would take at a music store.If you are a self-motivated learner, the best way is videos.If you are getting back into playing drums after taking some time off, a book may be your answer.If you want to learn drums from a live teacher, you will be able to have any mistakes or technique problems corrected.The best way is having a scheduled lesson with a drum teacher will ensure that you are accountable for your assignments,and your progress can also be tracked.
If you started to play with a great big drum set with lots of symbols great,however,it is not a great way to start. The best way to learn to play drum starts out on a drum pad.This can be a piece of rubber mounted on a block of wood, or something that looks more like a snare drum.Of course, you will need some time actually playing on drums too,since different drums and musical instruments have different feels to them.However,it is easier to pay attention to the instruments you are learning on a drum pad as opposed to a drum set.The drum pad is much quieter and cheaper than a drum set,which will probably make others in your house very happy.
If you choose to have a live drum teacher,he or she will let you know what type of drum pad,drum to get.If not,check with someone in a music store for advice.
Guitar is also one of the popular musical instruments;learning guitar is a great idea.Most famous guitarists start playing when they are young, high school or even younger.Music is not all fun and games.There are theories to learn and other basics like scales, chords,and harmonics.These can get bit of confusion, especially when you are trying to play the guitar.
Everyone knows that you do not get a second chance to get a first impression.The best thing that can happen in a first lesson is to play some thing. Playing an instrument is a very personal thing. It can be very scary when people do not do well. So remember, in your first class keep it very simple and keep it exciting. This will let you to play with the guitar and touch the strings.
Get ready to bring your own guitar to the lessons. Guitar is an active instrument.There is a lot of movement, emotion, and fun.Learning with an example is a better idea.It helps us to have them hear what things are supposed to sound like. This will add an extra layer of fun to any lesson while learning guitar. Not only that, but everyone will see that how to play the guitar.Bringing your own guitar to the lesson will also keep us interested in learning.
The greatest thing about music is that there is the possibility of finding out new things.Challenge your mind to think outside of the box,to try new arrangements and to just play around with the instrument.It is wonderful to see how we will take leaps and bounds with learning if we are allowed to play a bit.
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Learn To Play Drums
Author: bigdaveJan 20
- Understand the basics behind drum theory — keep time, speed up & slow down tempo and more
- Know the many different drum techniques and styles
- Video demonstrations included — follow along and see how it’s really done
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Learn To Play Drums is a complete set of lessons for becoming a drummer. It uses the Alfred method that’s been used successfully since 1922, to turn you into a expert on the skins!… More >>