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drumcast.tv

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Experience a journey in drumming with Darren Matthes, one of the Internet's first, most prolific and popular drum show hosts. drumcast.tv is for drummers of every age, style and skill level and covers a wide range of information on drums and drumming technique, from fundamental to advanced. Darren presents it all in a laid-back style while answering questions from viewers and sharing insights into how to get the most out of your time behind the drum kit. Call the drumcast.tv toll-free voicemail line with questions, comments and suggestions at 1-800-827-9170.
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Episodes

Funky Triplet Fills

Darren shows how to use 8th note and 16th note triplet fills in a funky groove.

Jan 14, 2015•4 min

Rockin' The Ruffs

In this episode of drumcast.tv, Darren talks about two variations of four-stroke ruffs that can be played across the snare, toms and kick, and they sound pretty cool.

Feb 16, 2014•6 min

Independence in macro focus

Russ from Illinois asks about how to increase his independence between his right foot and right hand.

Nov 02, 2012•6 min

Hi-hats and resonant heads

Geno from North Carolina asks about getting the hi-hat up to par, and David from California asks about changing resonant drumheads.

Nov 14, 2011•8 min

Drumming Through Sheer Determination

Tim from Cincinnati asks a question about overcoming the lack of flexibility in his wrist, and Darren talks about Dan Caro, an amazing drummer who can provide inspiration to overcome any number of obstacles.

Jan 27, 2011•5 min

Fill without messing everything up

Terry from Pennsylvania asks about rimshots and Lewis from New Jersey asks about improvising. The song "Free" was written by Lee Saeger and Darren Matthes.

Dec 23, 2010•13 min

Splitting Up Sextuplets

You can take familiar rhythmic figures like sextuplets and split them up in new ways to create unique and fresh drum licks.

Feb 08, 2007•11 min

Shuffles

They can be notated in various ways, but most shuffle grooves are based on a triplet feel.

Feb 01, 2007•6 min

Lessons or No Lessons

Darren responds to Nick's question about whether or not he should take lessons, Samuel's question about playing drums with piano and David's question about drum tuning.

Jan 24, 2007•17 min

Building on the Basics

You can break drum rudiments down into a few key elements. This can help you to build them back up into your own unique style of playing. Darren also mentions the Amazing Slow Downer again and his experience with learnlicks.com.

Jan 18, 2007•10 min

Triplets Between the Hands and Kick Drum

Use the hands with the kick drum to create some interesting triplet combinations. Also, Darren replies to e-mails about flams, drags, accents, grip and well-being from Sam, Tony and Mark.

Jan 11, 2007•12 min

Learn Your Favorite Drum Licks

Darren talks about learning your favorite drum licks using the intro to Led Zeppelin's "Rock n' Roll" as an example. Visit www.drumcast.tv/asd to try the Amazing Slow Downer, software that allows you to slow down music without changing the pitch.

Jan 04, 2007•7 min
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