Drum Candy

In this episode, we interview modern drumming great Zach Danziger, check out a vintage Camco drumset at Hawthorne Drum Shop, compare maple, birch, and walnut snare drums, and much more.

Every wondered about the differences between wood species in snare drum shells? How to practice flam taps creatively? This is the episode for you! We also wrap up our interview with legendary Brazilian jazz great Duduka da Fonseca, and we check out a vintage Pearl Wood-Fiberglass kit at Hawthorne Drum Shop.

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In this episode, we compare all the PureSound snare wire options, interview Brazilian jazz legend Duduka da Fonseca, share some double paradiddle accent patterns, check out a vintage WFL Porto-Pak drumset, and much more.

In this episode, host Mike Dawson interviews Jerry Gaskill of legendary alternative rock band King's X, and he chats with Steve Stecher of Doc Sweeney Drums about their innovative new HolloCore snare series. The main segment compares German-style and standard steel snare wires of different widths. Thomas Wendt is back to teach us all how to play a jazz shuffle. After a fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with the Warehouse Pick of the Week.

In this episode, host Mike Dawson interviews NYC-based drummer/percussionist Willy Rodriguez about the making of the new Mars Volta album. He also compares some basic snare wire models to help you figure out which is best for your own needs. The education segment explores ways to practice flam accents so that they cross over the bar line. The Shop Talk segment focuses on some super-cool new Rogers Powertone drums at Hawthorne Drum Shop. After fielding a few listener questions, we share our Warehouse Pick of the Week.

In this special episode, hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton share 10 of their personal favorite performances by legendary drummer/composer/bandleader Tony Williams.

This sixth episode of season 2 of the Drum Candy Podcast includes part 2 of our 5x14 metal snare shootout with top online educator Mike Johnston, another great hang with modern jazz great Kenny Washington, the final chapter in our Drum Mechanics series with fitness and biomechanics expert Brandon Green, simple but effective exercises for displacing paradiddles, and much more.

DFD Warehouse Pick of the Week: Tambourines!

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Don't miss out on our Labor Day Special: the "Do All" snare drum pack with a 5x14 seamless aluminum snare, 16-, 20-, and 42-strand wires, single- and double=ply coated heads, Moongels, extra straps and cord, and more! Available for a limited time at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

In episode 3 of season 2, host Mike Dawson concludes our exploration on how the tuning of bottom drumhead of a snare affects sound and response. The featured artist is mainstream jazz journeyman Andy Watson, the education segment covers how to swing the ride cymbal (by Thomas Wendt), and in the Shop Talk segment, we dig into some drumming mechanics with trainer Brandon Green. We conclude by fielding a listener question and sharing our DFD warehouse "pick of the week."