SHOW DESCRIPTION:

Matt from Austin, TX asks how to discover new drum sounds. What do you do when you start to get bored with your own playing? In this episode, I’ll explain how to use the formula IMAGINATION + RESTRICTION = CREATIVITY to create an infinite number of new sounds on your kit. 

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.askthedrummer.com

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

RULES FOR DRUMMERS - Rule 16: Use Your Imagination! 
 

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SHOW NOTES: 

Nate from Georgia asks about how to improve the sound your bass drum. 

In this episode, I discuss the 6 factors in determining your bass drum sound:

1. Type Of Drum You're Using
2. Type Of Drum Head Used
3. Type Of Tuning Used
4. Type Of Beater
5. Type Of Internal Muffling
6. How You Actually Play The Drum

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

---Yamaha Felt Bass Drum Pedal 

---Evans G1 Coated Bass Drum Head

---Evans EQ4 Bass Drum Head 

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