Here is an exercise to help you play loose and relaxed.

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Here is a checklist of things to look for if your snare isn't sounding right.

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More songs with cool drumming intros. Visit https://drumlessonsinla.com/blog/great-drumming-intros-part-5 to listen to the songs in full.

Today I discuss my thoughts on what it means to play for the song.

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Today's listener question is, How do I structure my practice time?

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Today we are talking about using words or phrases (mnemonics) to help remember rhythms.

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A mini rant about art being subjective.

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We're discussing the importance of warming up before you play or practice.

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Today we demonstrate the difference between a 12" X 8" and 12" X 12" tom. I recommend you use headphones to hear the subtle differences of each shell type. 

Here is a link to a video of the demonstration, so you can see the drums being used.

Can you hear the difference between a maple drum and a birch drum? Today we demonstrate the difference between birch, maple, mahogany, poplar, and walnut woods on the same-sized toms. The size, drumheads, and tuning are the same on each drum. I recommend you use headphones to hear the subtle differences of each shell type. 

Here is a link to a video of the demonstration, so you can see the drums being used.

https://drumlessonsinla.com/blog/drum-wood-shootout