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Teaching Kids To Play The Drums *Written by Cat Harvey (http://www.copycatwriter.com)  It's a noisy hobby, but one that can be very enjoyable and rewarding for a child. It's a great way to encourage self-expression, creativity, and an appreciation of all music. It can be a big investment, or as simple as a set of sticks and a practice drum pad. If you are thinking about giving drum lessons to kids, consider these points as you begin the journey. Drums have been used as a means of self-expression for a long, long time. The various rhythms have been used as a means of communication between humans. We see them in marching bands, in African tribal celebrations, and in Native American ceremonies, to name a few. Many cultures have used drums expressively over the years, and they can take on a spiritual aspect. Today, drum circles are a big thing. A group of people sit in a circle and play hand drums. The idea is that sharing the rhythms with one another will develop into a collective...

Defining Music Genres - Part 3 * Today, we are offering a series of articles written originally as one, very... very long article by Titus Kamau. Here, he lists world music genres and their definitions.  You may find it interesting to copy/paste the name for the type of music in a youtube search or online search so that you can experience them more fully. Hip-Hop - is a style of popular music, typically consisting of a rhythmic, rhyming vocal style called rapping (also known as emceeing) over backing beats and scratching performed on a turntable by a DJ. House - is a style of electronic dance music that was developed by dance club DJs in Chicago in the early to mid-1980s. House music is strongly influenced by elements of the late 1970s soul- and funk-infused dance music style of disco. Indie - is a term used to describe genres, scenes, subcultures, styles and other cultural attributes in music, characterized by their independence from major commercial record labels and their aut...

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Recommended Resources We have some really cool things to watch today...  This YouTube video offers an awesome demonstration of numerous percussive instruments, use of a loop machine. Discover beautiful flutes, wind instruments, thunder makers and so much more.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNttzx_z_QE  And this one shows the incredible ingenuity out there when it comes to making instruments out of whatever one has around them. Love the rockin' sound this one fella produces. The long instrument is actually has strings made from wires found in tires. https://fb.watch/3B9e0Xg1Yi/   ~~  www.BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Defining Music Genres - Part 2 * Today, we are offering the second installment in a long series of articles written originally as one, very... very long article by Titus Kamau. Here, he lists world music genres and their definitions. You may find it interesting to copy/paste the name for the type of music in a youtube search or online search so that you can experience them more fully.  ...Part 3 of this series will be published on June 24th Chouval Bwa - features percussion, bamboo flute, accordion, and wax-paper/comb-type kazoo. The music originated among rural Martinicans. Christian Rap - is a form of rap which uses Christian themes to express the songwriter's faith. Coladeira - is a form of music in Cape Verde. Its element ascends to funacola which is a mixture of funanáa and coladera. Famous coladera musicians includes Antoninho Travadinha. Contemporary Christian - is a genre of popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith. Country ...

Drum Tuning - How To Tune Snare Drum * This in-depth tutorial article written by Gregory A Hill  (musician, audio engineer, producer) was a little too long for our blog, therefore I've split it into a 2-part article. Look for the 1st portion of this article, which was published  ...continued from... The desired pitch for your snare drum When all tension rods around the head have received your first 1/4 turn, you have made your first pass. Of course 1/4 turn on each rod is going to result in a very loose and lifeless head. In general four to six passes are required to bring a snares resonant head up to tension. This is where personal preference comes into play. If you want your snare to have more body and sustain, four passes should be plenty. If you'd like your snare to have more snap and snare wire response, really cranking down the hoop with five to six passes should suffice. This is why I prefer starting on the resonant side of the drum. Here we can find the desired pitch w...

Drum Tuning - How To Tune Snare Drum - Part 1 - * This in-depth tutorial article written by Gregory A Hill was a little too long for our blog, therefore it has been split it into a 2-part article. Watch for the 2nd portion of this to appear on June 8, 2020. Ahh yes... the snare drum. The most heavily played drum throughout the kit. The snare drum is the center piece, and it can very easily define a drummers style. From a deep thud to a tight snap; maple, birch, bronze, steel, and everywhere in between; the overall sound of this instrument is as varied as ice cream flavours and can be just as sweet if tuned correctly. This tutorial assumes you are putting new drum heads on your snare. If you're using older heads and want to follow the tutorial, just evenly loosen the tension rods on both sides of the drum and remove the rods, hoops, and heads to start anew. Ok - so first, let's start with the "do's and don'ts". Do:   Find the head suited for your style of playi...

  -- Quote --  "  Most Musicians who are fortunate enough to live to 80, and while they are older and can no longer to play sports, run races, or lift weights - most are still abel to play their instruments of choice regularly. Music truly is a life-long passion ! " ~ Social Media Meme ~~  www.BrummetMedia.ca ~~