SYNCOPATION: The rhythmic method of the drummer varying the position of the stress on the beat to give the illusion of an irregular rhythm. One can insert an emphasis on weak beats and a rest over strong beats, a sudden tempo and/or meter change, or simply play a different rhythm from the rest of the […]
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When the great Louie Bellson first played two bass drums on his Gretsch set in the 1950’s, they were turned on forever! His solo debut with the Ellington Orchestra always brought it home. However, this posed a question for the average joe who digs a double-edged sword: Who the hell has room for another big […]
The Bass Drum is probably the most recognizable drum today. First, the people observe the drum in the set, and in the train only the Sousaphone is seen. Even those of us who have experienced the gift of sight pick up that instantly recognizable “BOOM” from any orchestra. Second only to the Snare Drum, is […]