Drummers have drum-sets of all sizes and shapes, but what components do you really need? Frank Bellucci is a veteran pro drummer who makes a living playing on all styles of drum-sets. In this episode of The Drum Department , we determine how much kit you actually need to get the job done.
Drummers all have their own style, which can really change the way a song sounds and feels. In this episode of The Drum Department , we challenge Dave, Dylan and Brandon to play the same song; they will hear it once and play it, and won’t get to hear what each other played. Let’s see who comes up with the best part!
Double bass drumming is super fun! Playing along with iconic double bass songs is great, but what if we added double bass to all kinds of songs and styles that don’t normally have it? Does it make those songs cooler? Today in The Drum Department , Eloy Casagrande (Sepultura) joins us as we challenge him to add double bass to all kinds of songs!
Drummers love to buy new gear; whether it’s a new cymbal, different drumheads or a full blown new kit, there are tons of options out there. There are always lots of great deals out there, but there are some key tricks for finding the best deals on the gear you need. Today we have some industry vets sharing the ways you can get the most drum gear for your hard earned money.
Rhythm can really affect our mood and how we perceive things we experience. Drumming star Greyson Nekrutman has made a name for himself by sharing daring and dynamic covers ranging from jazz standards to TV Themes. Today on The Drum Department , we challenge Greyson to add drumming to some famous movie scenes to see how different drumming approaches can change the feel of a clip.
Finding the sweet spot between developing chops and serving the needs of the song can be a delicate situation, and sometimes we drummers get caught up in overplaying. But where do you draw the line? To explore this question, we're throwing down a challenge to the master of pop drumming himself, Kaz Rodriguez. Let's see just how far he can push the boundaries of musicality while staying true to the groove.
Cymbal stacks seem to be everywhere these days. They make a short, trashy sound that can be used in pretty much all styles of music, and you can buy all sorts of different sizes or make your own. We’ll check out some cymbal stacks, and the crew will be challenged to make up the craziest stacks we can using all kinds of weird cymbals and objects!
Metronomes are a crucial piece of gear for a drummer. They help us keep good time, and align us with other musicians and musical elements, but they are often very uninspiring to play to. Piercing sounds that have no feel or flow that can become a distraction instead of an aid. Today on The Drum Department , we’ll get into what we hate about metronomes, but we’ll also share our favorites, and help you find the best metronome for you!
The Paradiddle is often considered the most valuable rudiment for drum-set playing, equally useful in grooves and fills. How far can we push drumming legend Thomas Lang to create new ways to use this rudiment?
Classical percussion and drumming seem worlds apart, but are they really? This week on The Drum Department we're digging into the similarities between drummers and percussionists, and what we can learn from each other.
Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett is back ! Sugarfoot gives us a glimpse behind the curtain of some of the biggest shows and tours he’s played with the best-selling artists of all time. From what it was like working with the King Of Pop to all the insane shows he played with Madonna and many others! Plus, he'll be teaching Groove Of The Week!
Can we teach someone who has never played drums before to play along with songs in 10 Minutes? Dave will teach the groove of the week and we review the A&F Pancake drum and convertible snare stand.
Drumeo has over 50 snares to choose from, but only a few are chosen time and time again. On this week's episode of The Drum Department, we'll play the most recorded snares, share our favourites and Jared will test out the new EVANS Snare Drum Tune-Up Kit
Julia Geaman returns to the Drum Department this week where we dive into drum dynamics- modern music demands bigger, louder drumming, but do we lose our dynamic ideas and feel? We challenge Julia to the ultimate Dynamic drumming test, Jared will teach a classic groove and we'll review some new Vater stick models.
In this week's episode, we share what lessons students need to know to make progress. After years of playing, studying, and teaching, we have experienced it all. Tune in to learn important tips that will really make a difference in your learning. We are also testing out a new kick muffler from our friends at Kick Muffling, and Brandon Toews busts out our groove of the week!
This week, social media superstar Domino Santantonio joins us in The Drum Department where we'll discuss the evolution of what being a pro drummer is, remember Neil Peart on the third anniversary of his passing, and learn an all-new groove of the week!
This week, Jeff Woods from Woods Custom Drums drops by The Drum Department . We'll discuss what makes a drum sound good, new year's resolutions and we will debut a new segment: Groove Of The Week!
This week on The Drum Department , we tackle the most asked drumming questions, talk about blue drums, and demo the new Mapex Mars maple drum-set.
This week on The Drum Department , Revocation's Ash Pearson joins us to talk about blast beats! Though primarily used in heavy metal, we'll challenge Ash to make blast beats work in all styles.
This week on the The Drum Department , we talk about practice. It's easily the most asked question we get - and the answer isn't as simple as it seems. We share some tips and tricks on how to maximize your practice time and make it fun , and review the A&F foldable hi-hat stand.
No matter what level of drummer you are, you will eventually encounter a bad drum-set. Hard to play, worn out, or just plain ugly, drummers need to know what they can do to turn the worst sounding and playing drum-set into a kit they feel good about playing. We'll share some tips and tricks, and the hosts will be challenged with the 10-second setup challenge - will they succeed or fail?
This week on The Drum Department , we'll showcase two e-kits and discuss how electronic drums are increasing in relevance in today's music scene. Also - can we tell real drums from electronic drums in a blind test?
This week we have double bass legend Tommy Aldridge stopping by to chat! We'll talk about working with Ozzy and Whitesnake, how to develop your own style and sound on the drums, and how to play and perform at a top level like Tommy has done for over 50 years!
Legendary drum builder Ronn Dunnett joins the crew this week and gets into the hotly debated topic of drum tuning! We showcase some of Ronn's drums, give away prizes and answer your questions.
The Halloween episode of The Drum Department is here! Krad returns from tour with some cool stories to tell, and the crew talks about the scariest drum parts they've heard.
This week in The Drum Department , Nic Collins joins us to talk about touring with Genesis and learning how to play drums with his dad, music superstar Phil Collins.
This week in The Drum Department , Jared and Dave run the show and talk about the biggest drummer pet peeves!
This week in The Drum Department , Brandon shares his experience at the Taylor Hawkins show in L.A., we discuss our favorite concerts and review the Sonor Perfect Balance standard pedal!
This week in The Drum Department - we battle it out over chops vs. groove, find out who did best in last week's blind sound test, and we feature RTOM's new Black Hole trigger system!
What's the deal with drum festivals? Are they worth it or just glorified trade shows? Find out in this week's episode of The Drum Department !
