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Iconic Drum Breaks

Related to the blog posts about songs with great drumming intros, here are some songs with Iconic drum breaks.

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120 Drum Miking Techniques

This free guide includes more than 120 miking techniques, together with basic concepts on recording, mic placement, and practical information on how to avoid the most common recording issues;

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Recording Practice Time

I know how difficult it is to watch yourself practicing and making mistakes, but doing so has some good benefits. Here is a list of reasons to record and analyze your practice sessions.

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Microphone Clip Tip

Quick microphone tip. If your microphone clip is a little loose and the microphone won't stay put,  try adding a hair tie or a rubber band to the rear of it to help keep it secure.

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The Drum Set Shrink Podcast

The Drum Set Shrink Podcast is a show about the challenges that come with playing the drums and what you can do about them, so you enjoy your drumming journey.

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Great Drumming Intros, part 4

A song with an interesting drum introduction can grab your attention and pull you into wanting to hear more. Here is a list of a few more of those songs that start with great drumming intros.

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Hi Hat Cymbals Shootout

These shootout/comparison videos are useful to demonstrate the subtle differences that changing little things on your drums can make. This video demonstrates the sonic difference between 18 different hi hat cymbals.

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10 Signature Snare Drums

The Drum Center of Portsmouth has made this video showcasing ten different signature snare drums. It’s interesting to hear how the shell material and depth affect the character of the drum. 

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Tom Head Brand Shootout

This video demonstrates side-by-side comparisons of different double-ply drumheads from Aquarian, Evans, and Remo drumheads.

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Drumstick Tips

The tip of the stick (what it’s made of and its shape) affects tone and articulation, specifically on cymbals. Here is a brief video with an explanation of how the tip affects the sound.

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Cymbal Terminology

Describing what a cymbal sounds like) can be confusing because the words used can mean different things to different people. Here are definitions of the most widely used terms to describe cymbal sounds.

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