Category: Percussion

Struggling with dropping sticks during those lightning-fast quad passages can be frustrating and even impact your confidence on the field or stage. The good news is that with some targeted adjustments…

Getting comfortable with drum rudiments is a game changer for any percussionist aiming to excel. Rudiments form the building blocks for your technique, speed, and musicality. Whether you are preparing…

Getting your marching snare drum sounding its best outdoors can feel like a challenge. Winds, temperature, and humidity all influence the drum’s tone. The good news? You can tune your snare for outdoo…

Getting a smooth, even sound on your tenor drums can feel frustrating at times. You might notice your sweeps sound uneven, with inconsistent attack or volume shifts. This issue can impact your overall…

You’re rolling through a passage, and instead of hearing clean, articulated notes, you get a muddy wash of overtones bleeding into each other. The bars are ringing too long. Your technique is solid, b…

Your hands feel tight. Your rolls sound uneven. You practice for hours, but your speed never seems to improve. The problem isn’t your work ethic. It’s probably your grip. Most intermediate and advance…

You hit play on your latest mix and something feels off. The bass is there, but it’s not punchy. It’s not clear. It feels like someone threw a blanket over your speakers. That muddy bass sound is one …

Tuning tenor drums can feel like trying to hit a moving target. You’re balancing four, five, or even six drums that need to sound distinct but also blend together as a unified voice. Add outdoor acous…

You’ve been crushing one-timers all season, but your stickhandling feels clunky in tight spaces. Or maybe you can dangle through three defenders but your slapshot barely makes it past the blue line. T…

Paradiddles sound simple on paper. Right, left, right, right, left, right, left, left. But the moment you try to play them at speed, everything falls apart. Your doubles turn into triples. Your…