#snare rudiments

[bloodonmybarbieshirt]

Death. Death to all of these, and especially death to diddle egg five and ratamaflam

[helmar-weiss]

Heute hatte ich das Vergnügen, ein weiteres Snare Solo aus dem legendären Buch "The All-American Drummer" von Charley Wilcoxon aufzunehmen.

Besonders cool: Das Video konnte ich im Laden von @fmf_guitars_drums in Frauenberg drehen!

Besonders erwähnenswert: Für das Video stellte mir Martin Kürzinger @martinkurzinger die "Stave Snare Mahagoni 14x6.5" von Sky Percussion zur Verfügung. @sky.percussion 🥁🙏

Wer auf der Suche nach hochwertigen Instrumenten ist, sollte unbedingt bei FMF Guitars & Drums in Frauenberg vorbeischauen. 🏆

Eine Top-Auswahl und kompetente Beratung – absolut empfehlenswert!

Das Video wird dieses Wochenende veröffentlicht – seid gespannt! 🎥🥁

#DrummerLife#SnareSolo#TheAllAmericanDrummer#CharleyWilcoxon#SkyPercussion#fmfguitarsdrums#DrumRecording#DrumVideo#DrummersOfInstagram#DrummingCommunity#DrumGear#DrumPractice#Percussion#DrumLife#DrumSetup#MusikLaden#instrumente #HelmarWeiß

[jimcaron]

Connecticut Half Time Snare Drum Solo by Jim Caron

This is a rendition of the Connecticut Half Time Snare Drum Solo, written around 1930. Military style, competitive drumming was obsolete by the 1980's, the old style replaced by modern drums with a different purpose. You can download a copy of the old time sheet music on my website: http://drumlessonsorangecountyca.com/... 

I have chosen to play this with 5 stroke rolls instead of 7 stroke rolls which would start on the left hand, I like the sound, many drummers playing this will attempt to crush seven 32nd notes into  the space of five. When played correctly, the seven stroke roll is consistent with the musical notation and makes a more continuous sound than the 5 stroke roll.

[derhaifischer]

Shotgun questions at the Europe Drum Show with Schneider 💞

Transcript-ish:

Interviewer: What do you prefer, wood or metal snare?

Schneider, sighing: I... Think I'm more a metal guy.

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Interviewer: Who's your favorite groove drummer?

Schneider: Now, this is definitely Chad Smith.

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Interviewer: What's your favorite odd time signature?

Schneider: Been doing this... Very rarely, a few times... But it could be a 5/4?

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Interviewer: What is your go-to warmup rudiment?

Schneider: Six [?] rolls... Or and just... Single patterns... And, uh, rudiments like... Ja... Paradittles, and triplets, and whatever...

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Interviewer: What would you do, if you would not be a drummer anymore?

Schneider: I would... be a stay-at-home dad, I guess, at the moment. Take care of my kids. [Laughs]

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🥺 As much as I know nothing about drums... hearing him talk is always worth it. Excuse any mistakes in my transcribing, this is my first time trying out something like this... And my ears don't work too well after years of this guy's music on blast, lol

[peip-wecallitpeep]

A rhythmic knock came at McNamara's door, more of a snare rudiment than anything you'd expect from a knock.

-🗣️ of @youngvoice-and-gameplayer

[After a short moment, he opened it. Expecting some weird arrangement of dead things at his door, which had (unfortunately) become the normal thing that came from the mysterious knocks at his home. how people knew his address so easily? who knows. It unnerved him nonetheless]

[lastconcourse]

excerpt kinematics

The driving of the Track-Laying Train: Over a curb and a gutter, over some gravel and soil, right around a mailbox post, and transiting the outer edge of a wide cul-de-sac that stretches outward in a vacant black presence that looks like a salt flat made of total shadow. The Lord is dwarfing you, steam engine. The sun is photographing you: Into tomorrow, with its eclipse-shutter, day after night. The train can see the CloudReel through its seven telescopes, half a kilometer away. That big asphaltic cul-de-sac; expanding into field of vision at portside, at a taunting size. The Train lifts up a track behind and sets one down in front, it starts to rain a little on the rocks around: green bushes are written on with the lightest snare-like drops; because the rain is playing rudiments.

[kendrixtermina]

(there is a perpetual uneasiness in the state of being conscious)

I.

I am awake in the darkness,

afraid to die.

A helpless thing dissolving in the acid of time,

like every other helpless thing that dares to stick out its bony hands.

Whatever I look at,

whatever which angle I stand to contemplate it from

I cannot think of anything but sad things.

I just want to tear everything out.

I think I can just barely bear it only as long as nobody talks to me.

I am raw and bloody and bruised and sore

wherever anyone has even thought of laying hand of me

wherever the fabric has pressed with the slightest force

overwrought fibres hanging out like tattered cloth

vise-gripped into some inadvisable state of tightness and bentness

Ah yes,

something is taking its sweet time

taking ever such slight bites of me,

vestigal rudiments withered from disuse

The days pass through me and I cannot hold them

To be witnessed would be intolerable.

II.

I am a cluster of eyes, taking off its skin.

I am a vague outline of silhouette, a possibly seen shadow,

depositing a little something on the table.

I am the memory of a dancing drunken fairy

that ceases to make sense in the morning.

I’m that old lady that the physicians didn’t properly bother to revive.

I’m that forgettable office drone you assembled

using a cheaper than usual package of ACME robot emotions.

I’m that questionably designed doll that was found kind of creepy

even when it was new and sparkling,

when it hasn’t been any of those things in a long time.

I am the thousand hands pulling at red flesh so as to turn it into something not recognizable.

I am a family portrait of mushrooms, framed in a dramatic composition.

I am that thing in the living room chair

that can’t be bothered to stop burning.

I am those pitiful remains there hanging off

that alien flesh blob on the ceiling

where maybe a head once could have been, some while back.

I am the lurid zombie that grins back at you,

in some obscene state of undress,

maggot holes all bared,

asking audaciously of worms.

And I am that blasted monolith in the distance

that never ever seems to come the slightest bit closer,

no matter how many ardous days of journeys you waste towards it.

III.

The angels envy us.

The dead wish they were alive,

and the more time you spend talking to a doll,

the likelier that it is to be running away screaming

at the prospect that it might be turning into one of those very very real girls.

The only conclusion one can be possibly left with,

is that all states are intollerable, all ways of being.

Some way temporarily just have convinced themselves,

that this ardor is worth suffering,

and thece lies their vilest snare.

But I don’t think that anyone really believes it,

not while they’re not actively trying to convince themselves of such.

Even beauty surprises us, because it’s so unlikely to encounter any reprieve.

If it were the default case in any sense, why even feel more contentment

than in the intake of needed, but rather unexamined breath?

While you know that you live, you know you can die,

but without knowing, nothing leaves a mark on you.

So you’re free then to know, to notice

the animatronic plastic peeling off the clunky hydraulics in your hand.

The infected, reddish rim where the tube pokes right out of your flesh.

The mushroom-eaten, the dried up fleshbags,

the dim silhouettes and all the jellyfish that you dimly might have exhaled.

They stand there waiting in an afterworld you’ll have precious little say in.

[crowjodojocasahouse]

hii sorry if it sounds weird but are you still drumming? if so do you have anything drum related you want to say ? :)

hi!! not weird at all! i am still drumming, and i assure you i'll never stop. it's not just a hobby, it's my pride and joy, my lifestyle. i moved to the city and am currently pursuing a music degree.

the drumming related thing: just do it. so many people always say "ooo that's so cool that you play drums i wish i played drums" DOOOO IIIIT. i know starting is scary, and can be expensive, but here are five relatively cheap things to help you get started.

● a standard classic, 5A drumsticks (i know, vater, controversial, i'm a vater guy what can i say): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VHP5AW--vater-american-hickory-drumsticks-power-5a-wood-tip

● an evans realfeel drum pad, closest drum pad to feeling like a snare that i've played (i linked the cheapest option, but there are larger ones and also double-sided ones): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RealFeel6--evans-6-inch-realfeel-mountable-pad

● Tommy Igoe's "Great Hands For A Lifetime" curriculum. This curriculum starts from the very beginning. It teaches you the basics of hand technique, then goes all the way up to advanced hand patterns. You can buy it online, it comes with the full book (pdf), a poster with his Lifetime Warmup on it (pdf), complementary videos that accompany the text, and mp3 files of Tommy Igoe taking you through three different iterations of the Lifetime Warmup (basic, intermediate, and advanced). i'm not sponsored i promise HAHAH, i just swear by this program. i've been studying it with my teacher for over a year now and my technique has improved so much.: https://hudsonmusic.com/product/great-hands-for-a-lifetime/

a book to help you begin reading music, even if you don't stick with drums, this book is the bible for every musician. Progressive Steps To Syncopation For The Modern Drummer by Ted Reed. it begins with simple rhythms and they get a bit more complex as the book progresses. nothing outside of 4/4.

here's the International Drum Rudiments as outlined by the Percussive Arts Society. the asterisks indicate the original 26 traditional rudiments. this website not only has a pdf, but also downloadable audio files of every rudiment so you can hear them and read them. it's all free!

all together, this stuff costs about $80. it's not super cheap but it's cheaper than a whole kit and private lessons. it is possible to at least start playing drums without spending over $100. DON'T WAIT!!! NOW IS THE TIME!!!!! you get out of it what you put into it. if you put your heart into it, you'll get everything you could want out of it.

cheers!

[smacwareindia]

Introduction to 3D Game Development on Android

The mobile gaming geography has exploded in recent times. Whether you are a freshman or an ambitious inventor, diving into Android game development can be one of the most thrilling gests of your career.

​The Rise of Mobile Gaming

Smartphones have come important gaming bias. What was formerly dominated by PCs and consoles is now thriving on Android phones. This elaboration has sculpted out a massive occasion for mobile inventors to introduce and allure global cult.

Why Choose Android for 3D Game Development?

Android is open- source, extensively used, and has a massive stoner base. The capability to reach millions of druggies through the Google Play Store makes Android game development not just satisfying but also potentially profitable.

Core Conditions to Start Android Game Development

To get started, you need

A decent PC with at least 8 GB RAM

Android Studio installed

A supported mobile device

A curious mind and passion for gaming

Optional, but helpful a background in design or programming.

Setting Up the Right Development Environment

Install the rearmost interpretation of Android Studio. Set up SDKs, parrots, and insure your system can handle 3D plates rendering easily. effectiveness starts with the right foundation.

 Understanding Android Studio and Its part

Android Studio is the sanctioned IDE for Android. It supports both Java and Kotlin, integrates well with game machines, and is equipped with tools for debugging, testing, and publishing.

Choosing the Right Game Machine

Unity

One of the most popular choices for 3D game development. It uses C#, has a vast asset store, and excellent attestation.

fantastic Machine

Known for stunning illustrations and high performance. It may be overabundance for newcomers but offers important capabilities.

Godot

snippersnapper and freshman-friendly. A great choice if you want full control over your game’s sense and performance.

Programming Languages You Need to Know

Java and Kotlin are masses for native Android. But for game machines like Unity, C# becomes the go- to. Understanding these languages will give you a protean toolkit.

The Power of C# and Java in Android Game Development

makes game sense perpetration in Unity straightforward. Meanwhile, Java allows you to affiliate deeply with Android features. Together, they form a dynamic brace for any mobile inventor.

Creating the First 3D Object

Start simple. A rotating cell, for case. This teaches you snare picture, texture operation, and introductory vitality. It’s the “ Hello World ” of 3D gaming.

Introduction  to drugs in 3D Games

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Handling stoner Input in a 3D Space

Touch gestures, gyroscope input, and multi-touch support are vital in mobile 3D games. enforcing smooth and intuitive controls can set your game piecemeal.

Integrating Sound and Visual goods

A game without sound is like a movie on mute. Use background music, sound goods, and flyspeck systems to enhance absorption. Unity’s Audio Source and Particle System are great starting points.

Optimizing for Mobile Performance

Mobile bias have limitations. Use low- poly models, compress textures, and minimize draw calls. Profilers help you identify backups and optimize consequently.

Testing Your 3D Game on Android bias

Always test on real bias, not just parrots. Check for frame rate, battery consumption, and screen comity. Real- world testing ensures real- world playability.

Publishing on Google Play Store

Prepare your game, produce means like icons and screenshots, and upload through the Play Console. Follow Google's guidelines rigorously to avoid rejections.

significance of UI/ UX in Android Games

Design matters. Indeed the stylish game mechanics can fail if menus are cumbrous or HUDs are inviting. Prioritize intuitive UI and immersive UX design from the launch.

Working With a Mobile app development company in Saudi

still, a mobile app development company in Saudi can offer design, development, If you’re looking for professional backing. Their indigenous moxie ensures artistic alignment and performance optimization.

Partnering With a Mobile app development company in Kuwait

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This world moves presto. Trends evolve, tools update, and stoner prospects grow. Stay curious, keep learning, and do n’t be hysterical to trial. With the right mindset, Android game development can turn into not just a skill but a career- defining trip.

The world of 3D gaming on Android is vast, instigative, and full of eventuality. Whether you go hand in glove or unite with a Mobile app development company in Saudi or a Mobile app development company in Kuwait, what matters most is your creativity and perseverance. Keep structure, keep playing.

[musicfactorydirect]

Drum Accessories That Elevate Your Sound Instantly

Drummers know that crafting the perfect sound isn’t just about the kit itself – it’s about the drum accessories that fine-tune performance, tone, and control. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a weekend hobbyist, the right accessories can dramatically enhance your playing experience. Here are some of the most impactful tools that can instantly upgrade your sound.

1. Drum Dampeners and Muffling Gels

Overtones and ring can be challenging to control, especially in live settings or small recording spaces. Drum dampeners and muffling gels help minimize these unwanted frequencies, providing a tighter, punchier tone. They’re especially effective on snares and toms where control is key.

"I added gels to my toms and the improvement was immediate. My drums sounded studio-ready in minutes." — Martin G., gigging drummer

2. High-Quality Drumsticks and Brushes

The stick makes the sound. While that might sound overly simplistic, different wood types, tips, and weights drastically affect tone and dynamics. Consider having a variety of drumsticks and brushes for different musical settings. Jazz, rock, and orchestral pieces each benefit from tailored striking tools.

3. Drumheads with Defined Tuning Ranges

Modern drumheads are engineered for specific tunings and tonal ranges. Choosing heads that match your desired sound profile can instantly enhance resonance and clarity. Coated heads, for example, offer warmth and articulation, while clear heads provide brightness and attack.

4. Kick Drum Enhancers

From kick pads to beaters with varying materials, there are several drum accessories that improve low-end punch and beater response. Using a pillow or internal muffling system can also prevent the dreaded 'basketball bounce' sound.

5. Cymbal Felts, Sleeves, and Washers

Cymbals need stability and isolation to ring properly. Worn felts or missing sleeves can cause rattling and inconsistent sustain. Replacing these small parts ensures your cymbals perform their best, whether it’s a subtle ride pattern or a crash accent.

6. Metronomes and Practice Pads

Precision and timing are fundamental for any drummer. Digital metronomes and portable practice pads provide valuable tools for honing rhythm. Practicing rudiments on a high-rebound pad with a metronome is a tried-and-true method for skill improvement.

Where to Find These Drum Accessories

A wide range of these accessories can be found at a reputable online music store. Shopping online provides access to reviews, specifications, and sometimes user demos, helping drummers make informed decisions without stepping foot in a store.

"I discovered a new kind of beater at an online music store and it totally changed the feel of my double bass technique." — Leah T., metal drummer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are all drum dampeners the same? A: No. Some are gel-based for reusable application, while others are ring-based or even built into drumheads. Choose based on your playing style and tonal preferences.

Q: Do I need different accessories for studio vs. live gigs? A: Often, yes. Live setups usually favor durability and projection, while studio sessions require more controlled sound, which may involve additional dampening or isolation.

Q: Can drum accessories wear out? A: Absolutely. Items like felts, beaters, and stick tips degrade over time and should be inspected regularly.

Final Thoughts

Upgrading your setup with thoughtful, high-impact drum accessories can do more for your sound than an entirely new kit. From better tone control to enhanced playability, these add-ons are essential tools in a drummer's arsenal. Whether sourced at a local shop or a trusted online music store, the right accessories can take your playing to the next level—instantly.

[extechdigital12]

Graphic Designing Course

Graphic designing has become a pivotal tool in a world that depends on illustrations. From imprinting to marketing, this creative process is vital. It shapes how businesses convey their communication to the followership. Understanding graphic design can help businesses use it. It can boost engagement and success. 

 What's graphic design? 

Graphic designing involves creating visual content that compellingly communicates dispatches. Contributors use typography, color schemes, images, and layouts. The thing about graphic design is to produce important  illustrations. They should snare attention and stir feelings. 

The Significance of Graphic design in Marketing 

 In marketing, graphic designing is a game changer. It’s the visual representation of a brand’s identity and values. A strong totem, website, or social media post can shape guests' views of your brand. Good graphic design ensures your brand stands out in a crowded business. 

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 A harmonious graphic design strategy enhances brand recognition. 

Driving client engagement 

Eye-catching designs drive client engagement across colorful platforms. Graphic design that's well-drafted attracts clicks on social media, emails, and websites building. It also boosts engagement. Businesses using graphic design effectively frequently see advanced conversion rates.  

 Graphic Designing Trends to Watch 

 Staying  streamlined with graphic designing trends is essential for applicability. In 2025, minimalism continues to dominate, emphasizing clean designs with ample white space. 3D  rudiments and  robustness are also gaining traction,  furnishing an immersive visual experience. 

Why Invest in Professional Graphic Designing? 

 Invest in graphic design. It'll  insure your illustrations meet high norms and align with your pretensions. Contrivers are experts. They're creative. 

Conclusion 

 Graphic design is  more than creating  illustrations. It's about casting stories that connect. Effective graphic design can boost a business's branding and  client engagement. It can also help it beat challengers. Embrace graphic designing  moments and transfigure your communication into a visually compelling narrative.

[helmar-weiss]

Charley in da House of the Rising Sun - Solo No. 16

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[harshnirmal]

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1. Casting High- Quality, Optimized Content

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[learnhowtocreatemusic]

Essential Components for Your Drum Kit: What You Really Need to Get Started

Starting out on drums can feel overwhelming, with so many components and configurations available. Knowing what’s essential and what can wait will help you build a drum kit that’s versatile, durable, and perfect for honing your skills. Here’s a guide to the essential components for your drum kit you need to get started on the right beat.

1. **Drum Shells: The Core Pieces**

- **Bass Drum**: The heartbeat of any kit, the bass drum (or kick drum) provides the low, powerful pulse. A standard size for beginners is around 20-22 inches, which offers a balanced tone and works well across music genres.

- **Snare Drum**: Known for its crisp, sharp sound, the snare drum is essential for backbeats and accents. The standard size for beginners is 14 inches, delivering a full, snappy sound that complements any setup.

- **Toms**: Most starter kits include one or two toms—a mid-sized “rack tom” and a larger “floor tom.” These drums are crucial for fills and transitions. A 12-inch rack tom and a 14-16 inch floor tom offer a solid range of tonal variety.

2. **Cymbals: Defining Your Kit’s Sound**

- **Hi-Hats**: Typically 13-14 inches, hi-hats are essential for keeping rhythm, offering both “open” and “closed” sounds for dynamic playing.

- **Crash Cymbal**: This cymbal produces a loud, explosive sound for accents and emphasis. A 16-18 inch crash is ideal for beginners, providing a blend of sustain and volume.

- **Ride Cymbal**: Slightly larger, usually around 20 inches, the ride cymbal produces a more subtle “ping” and is perfect for continuous rhythm patterns. A good ride cymbal provides versatility, doubling as a crash for smaller setups.

3. **Drum Hardware: Essential Stands and Pedals**

- **Hi-Hat Stand**: Choose a sturdy, adjustable stand, as it holds both cymbals and takes a lot of footwork.

- **Kick Pedal**: An essential part of your bass drum setup, the kick pedal should feel smooth and responsive. For beginners, a single-chain drive pedal offers good value and durability.

- **Snare Stand**: Adjustable stands help position the snare comfortably. Look for one that’s lightweight but sturdy.

- **Cymbal Stands**: A crash stand and a boom stand for the ride cymbal will provide the necessary support while allowing flexible positioning.

4. **Drum Throne: Your Seat for Stability**

A stable, comfortable drum throne helps maintain good posture and balance. Look for a padded, height-adjustable throne, as this will allow you to find the perfect height for optimal control.

5. **Drumsticks and Practice Pad**

- **Drumsticks**: For beginners, a pair of 5A sticks strikes a good balance between weight and durability.

- **Practice Pad**: A drum pad is invaluable for silent practice and perfecting rudiments. Opt for one with a realistic rebound to simulate drum response.

6. **Drum Key and Accessories**

- **Drum Key**: Essential for tuning your drums, which impacts sound quality significantly. You’ll need this tool to adjust the tension rods on each drumhead.

- **Moongel or Dampening Pads**: These small adhesive pads help control overtones, making your kit sound cleaner and more controlled. Great for beginners working in small spaces or on recording setups.

Bonus: **Electronic Drum Kits – A Space-Saving Alternative**

If noise or space is an issue, an electronic drum kit is an alternative worth considering. Many beginner kits come with responsive pads, realistic sound libraries, and allow for quiet practice with headphones. While not a replacement for the feel of acoustic drums, they’re a practical option for those with limited practice spaces.

Conclusion

Equipped with these essentials, you’ll be ready to dive into drumming with confidence. Starting with a basic kit ensures you focus on the fundamentals, with room to expand as you grow. From a solid bass drum to versatile cymbals and durable hardware, each piece will play a role in helping you develop your technique, timing, and style. Happy drumming!

[sinceileftyoublog]

Ty Segall's Life Cycles

(Drag City)

BY JORDAN MAINZER

Throughout his career, prolific fuzz rock wunderkind Ty Segall has consistently revealed new combinations of sounds, and tricks. 2024 was no different. In January, with Three Bells, Segall combined the melodic psych folk of Sleeper with the glam funk sprawl of Manipulator and Freedom's Goblin. The album is a 15-song, song cycle, produced with Cooper Crain of Bitchin Bajas, that reads like a treatise on overcoming existential panic. In August, Segall released Love Rudiments, a not just fully instrumental but all drum album, inspired by the cycles of life and love. Both of these records contain moments of insularity and blasts of outward expression.

Even when Segall involves his band members, he's the true driving force behind the songs and their ability to bewilder you. Three Bells features collaborations with Denée Segall and Emmett Kelly, and occasionally, the rest of the Freedom Band. Of course they shine on a song like the thrilling "Move", which sports Denée's deadpanned, spoken vocals atop Segall and Kelly's dueling guitars and Charles Moothart's monstrous fills. But the album's highlights are directly representative of Segall's anxious inner monologue. Take "Void", where Segall's vocals lurk atop nervy acoustic guitars, as if to foreshadow the song's halfway about-face into a mopey, strummed tune with distorted guitars that almost sound like horns. "In here, I realize it's all fake, what I've seen outside," Segall sings, doubting his own past perceptions as you try to parse what you're hearing. "Eggman" plays like a sonic experiment, sounding slowed down before actually slowing down, its elements subsumed with noise as if the song is being boiled. "Your mouth's agape and caked with eggs," Segall deliberately sings, the rhyme scheme the only thing less expected than the song's aural turn. And at first, while a song like "Denée" seems like a showcase for the album's instrumental palate, Segall simply repeating his wife's first name and allowing the instruments to take shape, Ben Boye's spacey keyboard licks criss-cross with Kelly's bass and hand-clap percussion to create an odd time signature, making you forget how the song started in the first place.

If some songs on Three Bells represent Segall's efforts to capture the absurdity of the world, the more traditional and introverted tunes seem like a necessary contrast. "Out there, I'm too dizzy," Segall declares on "My Room". In other words, when he's inside, he can fool around, flip through his record collection, and craft songs. Three Bells gives you your quintessential T. Rex-indebted strut with "I Hear", drippy Goodbye Bread-era ditty with "Watcher", and Neil Young stomp with "Repetition". Segall's great ability to propel a song with acoustic guitar shines on "To You"; even the sweetly whirring breakdown fails to prevent the main melody from wriggling its way into your ear. "Just keep singing so we can dance forever," Segall requests, to others and himself, as if it's his mantra.

Well, except for the fact that Love Rudiments, on the other hand, has no singing and much less than normal you can dance to. Three of its four tracks are longform wanderings that, even upon entering a groove, take a left turn. "Getting Ready / Arrival / The Dance / Walk Home Pt. II / First Touch", beginning with trilling xylophone and panning snares, eventually makes its way into a 4/4 beat, with a forward march that could stand up to his excellent cover of Hot Chocolate's "Every 1's a Winner". Soon, though, its layered mallet instrumentation melts into something that sounds like rustling around a pile of silverware, and the song rolls to its end. The clacking boom bap of "Honeymoon / Life / Confrontation / Argument / Separation / Realization" also gives way to skittering drum rolls. Its ambient whooshing recalls the feeling you get from hearing Segall's trap kit playing on opening track "First Look / First Conversation / Walk Home Pt. I": that the songs are crumpling in on themselves. The titles on Love Rudiments suggest a love that starts and ends over decades, but as with any cycle, it's not linear time that's important as much as repetitions on a theme. Three Bells and Love Rudiments are Segall's attempts to find patterns in a senseless world.

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Intro to Rhythms: Beginner's Drum Lessons

Embarking on a journey as a beginner drummer is an exciting experience filled with endless possibilities. Drumming is not just about hitting drums; it's about creating rhythms, expressing emotions, and connecting with music on a whole new level. As you dive into drum lessons for beginners, you'll discover the beauty of percussion – the heartbeat of music that sets the pace for melodies to unfold.

Getting Started: Essential Drum Kit Basics

Before you start drumming, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the essential elements of a drum kit. From the bass drum and snare drum to the hi-hat and cymbals, each component plays a unique role in creating rhythmic patterns. As a beginner, understanding the layout of the drum kit and how to hold drumsticks correctly sets a strong foundation for your drumming journey.

Mastering the Beat: Basic Drumming Techniques

Learning basic drumming techniques is key to developing your skills as a beginner drummer. Practice rudiments like single strokes, double strokes, and paradiddles to improve hand coordination and build muscle memory. Focus on maintaining a steady tempo and experimenting with different rhythms to expand your drumming vocabulary. With dedication and practice, you'll soon find yourself grooving to the beat with confidence and precision.

Feeling the Groove: Embracing Rhythms and Timing

Rhythm is at the core of drumming, and as a beginner, developing a strong sense of timing is essential. Practice playing along to metronome clicks to improve your sense of rhythm and internal clock. Experiment with different time signatures and drumming styles to broaden your musical horizon. By feeling the groove and locking into the rhythm, you'll enhance your drumming skills and elevate your musical expression.

Building Your Repertoire: Exploring Drumming Styles

As a beginner drummer, exploring different drumming styles and genres can spark your creativity and broaden your musical palette. Whether you're into rock, jazz, funk, or Latin rhythms, each style offers unique challenges and opportunities for growth. Dive into drum covers of your favorite songs, study drum patterns from iconic drummers, and embrace the diversity of drumming styles to expand your repertoire and find your voice as a drummer.

Finding Your Beat: The Importance of Practice and Persistence

Practice is the cornerstone of progress for beginner drummers. Set aside dedicated time each day to practice drum exercises, work on new rhythms, and refine your technique. Consistency and persistence are key to mastering the art of drumming, so don't be discouraged by challenges along the way. Remember that every great drummer was once a beginner, and growth comes from embracing the journey, learning from mistakes, and celebrating small victories along the path to mastery.

Conclusion

Embarking on beginner's drum lessons opens up a world of rhythmic possibilities and musical exploration. Through mastering drum kit basics, honing essential techniques, embracing rhythms and timing, exploring diverse styles, and committing to regular practice, you can set yourself on a path to becoming a skilled and expressive drummer. Remember that every beat you play is a step towards musical growth and self-expression. So, pick up your drumsticks, feel the groove, and let the rhythmic journey begin – the world of drumming awaits your unique voice and creative spirit.

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