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Drumming and Spinal Health by Chris DeRosa
Over years of practice and performing, the repetitive movements we do create some strain and stress on individual body parts and muscles. I had this unlucky situation come to my attention recently.
Phrasing by Fran Merante
I would like to share with you a phrasing concept. I was listening to some stuff that Vinnie Colaiuta did with Frank Zappa and there I was again – shaking my head and rolling my eyes. Well one day I became courageous and asked myself how he does it.
Swingin’ Transitions For Drummers by Keith Hall
All of us have either listened to or played in a young jazz group and that we are well aware of that awkward point in the music when the drum-fill transition approaches. Recently, I have begun writing specific transitions and fills for my drum students to use as a springboard for their own creativity.
Product Spotlight: Groove Alchemy
Check out a review of Stanton Moore’s Groove Alchemy DVD and Book – given from a drum teacher’s perspective.
Drum Kit Ergonimics and Practice Thoughts
Playing the drums is great fun and a cool way of exercising at the same time. One very important aspect to get right as soon as possible is ergonomics.