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Practice Swing Feel
Feel the power of the quarter note to swing hard on the drums.
Practice Trading 4's
Get better at feeling 4-measure phrases and solo with more confidence.
Practice Trading 8's
Feel 8-measure phrases more naturally and improve you drum soloing.
5-Minute Brushes Warm Up
In this video from my Brushes Mastery Course, use my windshield wipers drum brushes pattern to warm up your hands. Learn this and dozens of other patterns in the course!
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Decoding Drum Sets: Choosing the Perfect Jazz Kit
When diving into the realm of drum sets, it's crucial to understand that not all kits are created equal. From the number of pieces and drum sizes to the materials used, each component plays a role in shaping your sound.
Jazz drum sets in particular serve a different purpose than say a Rock drum kit. To learn more, check out my article about the Best Drums For Jazz.
Jazz Drum Sets: Crafting Your Unique Sound
Some of the specific features that define Jazz drum sets are the snare drum's responsiveness, the warm sustain of the toms, the resonating bass drum and the subtle nuances of the cymbals.
Unlike playing drums with heavily amplified music, Jazz drum sets are designed blend well with Jazz instrumentation. This often includes acoustic instruments like upright bass, piano, guitar and horns.
Finding the Perfect Match: Navigating the Drum Set Market
Focusing on Jazz drum kits helps you to narrow down your options. Check out my Beginner Drum Kit Set Up free course to learn more about choosing the right drum gear and your perfect Jazz drum kit.
Elevate Your Playing and Enhance Your Sound
I always suggest going to your local drum shop and trying out different sets. A well-chosen drum set will inspire creativity and make your playing so much more enjoyable.
These days there are many drum manufacturers and they're all making great kits. I shouldn't take you too long to find a kit that resonates with your musical soul.
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Ask Von Baron questions anytime
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Free monthly Drum Lab class
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