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Thanks Jafo I will try this method of posting photos.

Underfire, When you say not to deep, do you mean I should not make the center hole to large in diameter?

While cleaning my cymbals I noticed a few small cracks coming from the hole in the bell. I am wondering if I could have the center hole drilled larger to eliminate those cracks and would that stop...

I just used "Groove Juice" to clean my very very dirty Zildjan cymbals and looooovvve the results. Since they were so dirty I did have to scrub them with green "scotch brite" pad. If they were...

This has me wondering more than ever now! I think I will ask my son's music teacher. There must be a name for it...anyone teaching drummers to read music should have a name for it I would think. ...

Well, I first started by posting a nice message on her FB page, then I washed a sinkfull of dishes that she had not washed, then I cleaned the house and washed two loads of clothes. Then I fixed a...

Thanks guys, that is kind of what I have been doing but didn't know if there was a better way. I got it 1e+a2e...... sorry I had never seen that written out before.

Sorry Paulm, I'm not understanding I got lost on the 1e+a2e....stuff could you explain again? Sorry:/

Today is Valentines Day.....You were always on my mind (Willie Nelson) That is what was on my mind today.

Don't you forget your Valentine today or you'll be sorry!:icon_mrgreen:

OK. Here is a new game I just thought up. Let's see how many rudiments there are out there, example Flam, ruff, paradiddle. You get to post one at a time and have to explain how it is played.
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Funny but true!! Most people think they are right and everyone else is wrong and some of those people think it is their job to set them straight. WRONG! I like this site BECAUSE it is a nice place...

I have been using this "technique for years but I don't know what it is called. What is the name for: When the hi-hat is open and you hit it, and then close it while it is still resonateing. This...

I am presently using a friends double pedals because I haven't bought one yet. I have haveing a hard time getting used to it. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can get better. Is there any...

It sounds to me like they have gotten lax over the years. That is easy to do if you are playing and then it "becomes a job" instead of a "love affair". Whenever things are going good it is easy to...

Thanks everyone this has been very helpful in making my decision.

I have been thinking about getting a set of used double kicker pedals. I have seen a lot on E Bay but I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on what I should stay away from? I have seen several...

I hate procrastination, so I think I will do it right now!

I know this might not help right now but maybe someone, is protecting you from a bigger heartbreak later. If it wasn't going to work...... you can really get a broken heart after putting so much...

Bumpa....Bumpa......Bumpa..... in Italian

Welcome to drum chat and your right this place is full of great guys and lots of helpful tips.

I am so happy to hear that got your drums.

I love my Tamas, the hardware is exceptional, very heavy duty.

You know what we call 25 degrees in Maine?????? Summer LOL

Thanks for the update, I don't think I would have attempted it outdoors at temp. Your a better man than me.

I started when I was 10 playing the parade snare in school, graduated to the set when I was 12 and played in a band until I was 17 in the late 60's. I stopped playing started a family, got a real...

Hearing loss for sure.
The other is sweating like a pig while the rest of the band only has to move their fingers up and down the fret board or keyboard not even getting warm. While us drummers...