Search:

Type: Posts; User: jazzpolice; Keyword(s):

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Replies
    82
    Views
    13,567

    Poll: Check out UFIP Italian made cymbals. I used to...

    Check out UFIP Italian made cymbals. I used to own 6", 8", 10" & 12" splashes along time ago. Back then they were an unheard of $50AUD! Cant get em that price here anymore, too many people caught...
  2. Thread: Drummers

    by jazzpolice
    Replies
    29
    Views
    12,537

    Every time I play I'm a multi percussionist. Most...

    Every time I play I'm a multi percussionist. Most singers can't shake a shaker properly, wouldn't groove in a 100 piece samba group most of them.
  3. Replies
    84
    Views
    14,553

    Go the Converse! 20 yrs still going strong....

    Go the Converse! 20 yrs still going strong. Should seek an endorsement soon LOL
  4. Replies
    1,532
    Views
    307,993

    Sticky: British 70's prog you must check out: "Fanfare...

    British 70's prog you must check out: "Fanfare for the Common Man" Carl Palmer with ELP, "Close to the Edge" Bill Bruford with Yes, "Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano" Phil Collins with Genesis. You...
  5. Thread: Jazz Chops?

    by jazzpolice
    Replies
    4
    Views
    2,631

    Did you know.......Elvin Jones' and Max Roach's...

    Did you know.......Elvin Jones' and Max Roach's soloing became the springboard for Terry Bozzio's melodic drumming and ostinato ideas? Check out Max Roach's triplet ideas on a Sonny Rollins album...
  6. Replies
    151
    Views
    33,456

    My pet peev is that they assume all percussion is...

    My pet peev is that they assume all percussion is not pitched. They shut [deleted] up when I pull out my orchestral glockenspiel n do Miles Davis' "So What"! (only cuz im still saving for my proper...
  7. Replies
    8
    Views
    5,943

    be sure you can squeeze any spare moment in. I...

    be sure you can squeeze any spare moment in. I even tap em on steering wheel when indicating at the lights! The ticking makes a steady metronome and I go through paradiddles, flams, slow drags,...
  8. Replies
    87
    Views
    11,681

    Here"s a short list: Vinnie Colaiuta, Manu...

    Here"s a short list: Vinnie Colaiuta, Manu Katche, Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart (of course) Phil Collins (an excellent example of singing and drumming 5 way coordination) Bill Bruford. But that list...
  9. Replies
    7
    Views
    5,763

    I find when you can relax n focus on one...

    I find when you can relax n focus on one exercise, make variations of it. If just only do the one exercise you are limiting your possibilities. A single paradiddle has four ways it can be played -...
  10. Replies
    148
    Views
    105,653

    RUDIMENTS RUDIMENTS RUDIMENTS why are they...

    RUDIMENTS RUDIMENTS RUDIMENTS why are they neglected by some drummers? I know the 40 PAS rudiments are a daunting thing to conquer, but you cannot exhibit fluid control without them. One tip I always...
  11. Replies
    45
    Views
    9,277

    I agree someguyplayingdrum. You mentioned some...

    I agree someguyplayingdrum. You mentioned some pretty amazing players. you familiar with Bill Bruford as well? He and Cobham are complete musicians not just drummers.
  12. Replies
    26
    Views
    6,097

    Hey mallet girl. I'm from Australia and I would...

    Hey mallet girl. I'm from Australia and I would like to chat to any drummer about improving my mallet technique. Currently I only own a two 1/2 octave xylophone and a two 1/2 glockenspiel (a proper...
Results 1 to 12 of 13