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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...

   Quote of the Day  You don't make music with instruments.  You make music with emotions.  True musicians don't just play the notes... They feel them, they emote them. The instruments jus allow you to get you point across. ~ Author Unknown ~~  www.BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Something Different to Listen to Here is an excellent example of fine handpan playing. Notice how the artist doesn't try to fill every space in the music, but allows it to breathe, and flow with the moment.  https://youtu.be/0_pIFu4u9I4 These two fellows really match up well with their styles and you can tell that the two musicians are absolutely listening and reacting to each other: https://youtu.be/xk3BvNLeNgw ~~  www.BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Defining Music Genres - Part 4 * 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. Mapouka - also known under the name of Macouka, is a traditional dance from the south-east of the Ivory Coast in the area of Dabou, sometimes carried out during religious ceremonies. Maringa - is a West African musical genre. It evolved among the Kru people of Sierra Leone and Liberia, who used Portuguese guitars brought by sailors, combining local melodies and rhythms with Trinidadian calypso. Marrabenta - is a form of Mozambican dance music. It was developed in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, formerly Laurenco Marques. Mazurka - is a Polish folk dance in triple meter with a lively tempo, containing a heavy accent on the ...

Something different to listen to Some of our loyal readers will recall our mentioning that we once hosted a talk radio show... it once aired 3 times per week for 1 hour, live, every week for some 12 years or so. This archived interview is in the genre of: Green and ethical music. The two entertaining guests have a lot to offer.     Michael White  of Raven Bear Drums was a professional hockey player, who once played for the Detroit redwings, among other teams – but when that career ended he became lost and depressed and in this state of disorientation issues from the past crept back in his mind and he spent some time on the street. Michael grew up outside of his culture in a foster home, and he now works to build a gap between the aboriginal world, the world on the street, and the rest of the world. He shares his passion for making a difference and closes with a beautiful poem about adoption. Today he is an artist, musician & performer; he facilitates drum buildin...

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...