K-Swiss
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If you're goal is practice with the Rhythm Coach feature, I'd recommend getting DB-60 or 90 (i use the 60) and a Beatnik instead.
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good water gong right there. as for creaking, instead of a rubber mallet on a concert bass drum, try a finger across a conga or bongo head. it takes some experimenting to get the sound right, but if you do it slowly it'll sound good
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What issues have caused controversy in drumlines?
K-Swiss replied to wbargeron's topic in Percussion Planet
I think the Kevlar heads have their niche in the highly competitive world of drum corps, where making mistakes more exposed puts pressure on the performer to do well. There is also a change occuring in percussion education. Most of the problems with hands and wrists are the result of players being taught by veterans of the mylar age, and were taught to stroke through. This is changing. -
Wouldn't happen to be Cadence Drums, would it?
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And I never meant to imply that you did That gave me the impression that I got, and which i stated in my last post. I'm not putting words in your mouth.
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A General Decline in Females in the Battery?
K-Swiss replied to pearlsnaredrummer77's topic in Percussion Planet
Capital Regiment had a girl on bass this past season. I think battery has just become male-dominant. Lines are usually 95% male, and girls don't want to join because boys are icky -
If the left hand wasn't supposed to rotate like it does in traditional grip, why are there muscles allowing it to? Just pointing out a flaw in your reasoning.
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Since the line I teach doesn't have the right carriers for their drums (Premier carriers for Pearl drums), I typically have them use stands while learning music, but I spend as much time outside with carriers as I do inside with stands.
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wow. these guys are sick
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i use Stevens because it comes more naturally to me than Burton. Also, i play way more marimba than vibes so the extra range of motion helps out a lot
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In The News: CIB Budget Fixes Could Hurt Tourism
K-Swiss replied to DCP NewsFeed's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
False. More like North Cuba -
the coolest indoor show i have ever seen
K-Swiss replied to JohnDonovanDotBiz's topic in Percussion Planet
that was awesome -
Tiny, but interesting things you've seen.
K-Swiss replied to DrinkinOuttaCups's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
that -
1. Warmups 2. More footage from each section 3. marching member antics
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Call the nearest university and ask if any of the percussion students need work. That, or check out the book Teaching Percussion by Garyt Cook.
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Essay Discussion-STAR 93
K-Swiss replied to darklordsmiley's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
Probably late, but maybe this would have helped: http://www.stevensdrum.com/sounds/star93_f..._judge_tape.mp3 -
Don't try and fall asleep to drum corps
K-Swiss replied to Phalanx's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I wish i could make a playlist of just closers. I would run EVERYWHERE -
does the Indy stadium have high definition
K-Swiss replied to Suviduvi's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
plus, you can get an upconverting DVD player... -
does the Indy stadium have high definition
K-Swiss replied to Suviduvi's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
compromise: everyone can get upconverting DVD players -
2009 Austin Stars percussion spots available!
K-Swiss replied to AustinStarsPAA's topic in Percussion Planet
if only you had posted this a month ago! -
I don't know. It'd by good for Broadway pits (and maybe corps pits), but there's a technique for orchestral crash cymbals that can't really be recreated with a machine.
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The Official INT Discussion Thread
K-Swiss replied to dciguy01's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I'm marching bass for INT this season. See you guys at finals! -
Let's have it! SUTA? SPLOOIE? Your corps' saying here!
K-Swiss replied to ajlemm's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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Space chords used to be my favorite hornline warm-up, then i heard BD's star wars warm-up from 99. That is twice as epic as space chords will ever be
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Front Ensemble/Concert Percussion manufactures
K-Swiss replied to pito'evil's topic in Percussion Planet
Pearl, Black Swamp, Grover, Ludwig, Zildjian, Sabian. Also, is Deagen still on the scene?