Aaron Spears
(1976 - 2023)
In Aaron’s own words, “Its nice to be important but its more important to be nice…Spread love…”
Our condolences go out to Aaron Spear’s family, friends, and bandmates during this difficult time.
Are you a lover of CHOPS?
Are you a lover of FILLS?
Are you a lover of SPEED?
Are you a lover of RUDIMENTS & STICKINGS?
Are you a lover of SHEDDING?
If you're a lover of all these, then you'll definitely love this drum performance from Drum Quarters.
A special performance by a fantastic drummer shedding to a track by shedtracks, full of creative and flawless combinations of rudiments and stickings to make your jaw drop and eyes pop out wide.
A few new stickings to add to your chops arsenal, or you'd rather sit back and study his musical approach & build up to this amazing shed performance, whatever it is that does it for you, you'll definitely end up being impacted.
Link here: https://youtu.be/qe4HbD1pY2Q?si=zHtrF...
The left and right hand hold the sticks the same way; which grip is this?
TOP TEN THINGS I'VE LEARNED FROM WORKING WITH THE BEST DRUMMERS IN THE WORLD Pt. 1 - Jared Falk
1. DO YOUR OWN THING AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT WHAT ANYONE ELSE DOES - Peter Erksine
I was playing at the festival that year and my spot was right in between Peter Erskine and Dave Weckl, so you can imagine that I was insanely nervous. Peter, being one of the most chilled human beings I have ever met, said to me, “Just do your own thing and don’t worry about what anyone else does.”
Such good advice, we all spend so much time focusing on what others are playing and don’t focus on becoming individual musicians. No one can be a better version of you, you are the best at being you!
2. BE EASY TO WORK WITH AND ALWAYS OPEN TO NEW IDEAS - Rich Redmond
For those that know Rich, you know he’s one of the hardest working drummers in the industry.
One thing that I learned from Rich is that you need to be easy to work with and always open to new ideas. He’s always so accommodating and open to hear new ideas about what he is teaching and how he is teaching it. You’d think that someone who has such a wide range of experience would be a bit more hard headed, but this guy is one of the best in the business.
3. NEVER STOP LEARNING AND EXPLORING - Billy Cobham
It was a surreal moment sitting in the Drumeo studios and having the legend Billy Cobham there right next to me. I wish you all could experience that moment.
One thing I was really inspired from by Billy was how much he was still learning every day. He was writing new music, studying new things on the drums, and doing anything he could to stay at the top of his game. Billy was 72 years old when he appeared on Drumeo, but you’d never know by looking at him or talking to him. He has discovered the fountain of youth when it comes to learning and managed to stay inspired to continue his legendary status.
All credits go to Jared Falk and Drumeo for sharing these with the world.
Which of these rudiments do you apply the most when practicing or playing your TRIPLET stickings/chops?
GOT GROOVE? EP 4
Playing music requires one to differentiate between all the layers of sound and the elements that come together to compose a piece of music. Learning musical terminologies like rhythm, beat, tempo and time can help you grow your skill as a musician.
DRUMBEAT AND RHYTHM
DRUMBEAT
A drumbeat makes up the harmonic or melodic elements of a song. It's the continual, unwavering motion that the rest of the song is built on. It can easily distinguish and set the timing to which we clap along and stamp our feet.The beat is also the cue that keeps all musicians playing their instruments in perfect timing with the song and each other, It's what orchestrates the elements of music, making the song cohesive and well-fitting. Most of the timing and structure of a song is made of its beat, which makes it very important that musicians stay on the beat when playing.
RHYTHM
Rhythm can be best described as the repetitive pattern of beats and timing in a song. It's the binding medium that adheres the components of a song together. Rhythm is also what decides the placement and repetition of these components.The beat is the bare skeleton structure of the song. Rhythm is how the song is built on that structure. It weaves together all the other musical elements of the song to give it a unique signature.
RHYTHM CAN CHANGE WITHIN A PIECE OF MUSIC, BUT THE BEAT REMAINS CONSISTENT.
Which of these drum performances was your favourite?
Here are a few DRUM HACKS pt. 2
1. CYMBAL STACK
Find two cymbals, one smaller that the other. Place the smaller cymbal upside down inside the larger cymbal. This works great with a splash inside a small china
OR
Find two similar cymbals, place them on each other, add a cymbal felt and then tighten till you get you desired stack sound.
The possibilities of a cymbal stack are endless and you create some unique cutting sounds that are great for using in fills and accenting areas of music.
2. DRUMSTICK FLOOR TOM LEG
Hold your drumstick butt down and tip facing up towards the ceiling. Place the tip of the drumstick in the floor tom leg clamp and the butt of the stick on the floor angled out slightly to take the weight of the drum.
This hack works well for a misplaced or completely damaged floor tom leg. It serves as a temporary fix.
3. HOME MADE MALLETS
Turn your stick around so the tips of the stick is in your hand and slide 1 or 2 cymbal felts down the butt
of the stick.
You've got yourself a mallet.
This hack is a quick fix for moments where you turned up to a gig without your mallets.
Here are a few DRUM HACKS
1. DUCT TAPE | CELLO TAPE
Place your tape near the hoop of the drum or towards the far ends of your drum heads and apply in one or two folds. Do this till you totally eliminate the ringing on your drum or till you get your desired sound.
Duct tape is strategically placed to eliminate ringing and sustain on each head.
2. HOMEMADE SIZZLE CYMBALS
Use an old neck | wrist chain or any small balled chain and attach to the cymbal thread on top of the cymbal. Alternatively you can glue the chain to a cymbal felt for simple application.
Sizzle cymbals are cymbals to which rivets, chains or other rattles have been added to modify the sound.
You can have that signature jazz sound you've been looking for through this hack.
3. TWO CYMBALS, ONE STAND
All you need to do is place your crash or ride cymbal on the stand as you normally would. Next, add a cymbal felt and the splash or bell upside down. Finally, one more felt and the nut to hold it all in place.
This hack basically saves space on your kit and gives you more cymbal options in the absence of cymbal stands.
Afrobeats is an umbrella term used to describe popular music from West Africa and the diaspora that initially developed in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. It encompasses Afrobeat, Afro-pop, Afro-fusion and many alike.
Afrobeats is a fusion of sounds flowing out of Nigeria and the Ghana, with the name 'Afrobeat' being coined by Nigerian afrobeat pioneer the ever legendary Fela Kuti.
Drum Quarters presents to you an Afro mashup by the awesome Xceptional, a medley of two afrobeat songs in an interesting and eye catching drum performance.
Feel free to jump on this awesome drum performace guys https://youtu.be/AZmVV7i5we8?si=-VpAl...
You'll be glad you did
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