Drum It With Brummet

A Word From The Brummets ©  Brummet Media Group A few years ago I was a guest on  the  Small Talk YouTube Channel  &  I was inspired to listen to it again recently & I thought this particular section would be of interest to you.  If you would like to access the full interview on  Small Talk YouTube Channel  click the link below:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAtUZq91SfE “   The arts are a therapy - I mean music and poetry and writing ...they all have this incredible power to connect with people. As artists we have this incredible power to help others understand that they're not so alone that the world is not so dark and dangerous that there is positive and helpful – there’s good things out there that they can embrace – they just need to be made aware of, or reminded of, that fact. I like quiet; I like being by water or by a  fountain being in nature hearing the birds being around the dogs...  just just being, really...

  Thoughts on a Music Career * Written by Kennet Panting, who invites our readers to  learn more on how to improve your music and how you can jumpstart your music career via:  http://silverscreenmusician.com There's no denying that everybody enjoys music. Whatever country you're from and anywhere you are at the moment, you simply appreciate what music has brought to this world. Some are talented enough to land music careers nationally or internationally and some are lucky enough to enjoy a fruitful music career after being discovered by agents from music industries. While carving out a music career can take up time and a whole new dimension of dedication to your craft, many musicians enjoyed the process and achieved significant results from it. There are a few ways to go when you decide to take up a career in music. Independent musicians are currently exploiting all the possibilities they could find in order to get a shot of being signed by music companies. If you're a mu...

  * 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. Note : Part 1 was published on May 28, part 2 on June 12, part 3 on Jun3 24, part 4 on July 6 and part 5 on July 18th. Today is the final installment. :) Defining Music Genres - Part 6 Ska - is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and was a precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. Slow Jam - is typically a song with an R&B influenced melody. Slow jams are commonly R&B ballads or just downtempo songs. The term is most commonly reserved for soft-sounding songs with heavily emotional or romantic lyrical content. Soca - is a form of dance music ...

Learning to Drum *Written by Cat Harvey  (http://www.copycatwriter.com)  There are a variety of grip styles that can be used on the drumstick when playing the drums. Some constants are that they should be held between the thumb and index finger, about a third of the way up the stick. It's important that the sticks be balanced and allow for a good swing. Finding the balance is tricky at first, but becomes second nature as playing progresses. We'll look at the two main grip distinctions here. Traditional Grip This style grip is very common in jazz drumming and in corps drumming. Corp drummers carry their drum on their hip. It's difficult to use a matched grip, where the stick is held the same in both hands. Also, the traditional grip is a softer tap. Rather than gripping the sticks, they rest in the pocket of the thumb and index finger. Find the balance, and rest the stick on your last two fingers. Matched Grip This is the style grip that's popular in rock drumming, and i...

Defining Music Genres - Part 5 * 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. ... Part 6, the final installment in this series, will be published on July 30th. Ragga - is a sub-genre of dancehall music or reggae, in which the instrumentation primarily consists of electronic music; sampling often serves a prominent role in raggamuffin music as well. Rap - is the rhythmic singing delivery of rhymes and wordplay, one of the elements of hip hop music and culture. Rara - is a form of festival music used for street processions, typically during Easter Week. Reggae - is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. A particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocks...

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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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 ~~

  Defining Music Genres (Part 1) * Over the next few months 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.  Part 2 of this series will be published on June 12th...  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. African Folk  - Music held to be typical of a nation or ethnic group, known to all segments of its society, and preserved usually by oral tradition. Afro Jazz  - Refers to jazz music which has been heavily influenced by African music. The music took elements of marabi, swing and American jazz and synthesized this into a unique fusion. The first band to really achieve this synthesis was the South African band Jazz Maniacs. Afro-Beat  - Is a combination of Yoruba music, jazz, Highlife, and funk rhythms, fused with African percussion an...

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  -- Quote of the Day -- " Music Imprints itself in the brain deeper than any other human experience... ...Music brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can. " Dr. Oliver Sacks ~~  www.BrummetMedia.ca ~~

    Recommended Resources Today you'll find 3 resources where you can upload your music, videos, books and more to showcase and sell to producers, bands and artistically inclined individuals. We'll offer a series of resources here on this blog so keep watching or use that calendar on the right to find all the previous published posts. Check out their resource and advice sections, where you'll definitely learn enough to get you started ! CDBaby.com MondoTunes.com SymphonicDistribution.com ~~  www.BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Overview of music styles * Amy Lane shares with us today an overview of the common types of music, her love for this topic and some interesting names to look up online when you have the time. Music is a melody of words. A lover's song to his love. A vent for anger. A sight painted by a musician for a blind man. A plea for deliverance. It brings happiness to the heart. It is the expression of life. Music has thousands of meanings. To explain all the ways it touches the heart is rather difficult, but the essence of music is to reach out and communicate a message not understood. It has evolved in style and composition over the ages, which resulted in different types and forms. Music evolved as civilizations evolved and made their mark in the human history. Instrumental music uses a composition of instruments to create the perfect rhythm and beat whether it is classical, jazz, opera, or other musical styles. This type of genre is different as there are no vocals and no lyrics and is en...

The Roles in Producing Music * Today's article was contributed by: Stephen Roshy and speaks about just a few careers involved in producing music. Of course the instrument manufacturers and designer, music teachers, writers in the music genre, public school programs, music camps, and magazines that teams of people publish... not to forget the people setting up sound on stage, lights for live gigs, and many other careers are not touched on here. Learning music as a youth may not lead to being the star on stage, but there are many lucrative and secure careers to consider in the realm of music. A music producer is someone who is responsible for the development, recording, engineering and overall management of music. Being similar to a film director in nature, a producer is responsible for big things like studio production to small things like proper functionality of the sound board and other musical instruments. In short, a producer has to make sure that every detail is aligned with th...