http://www.drumrelated.com Welcome to drumrelated….the site that really “does what it says on the tin”! It talks about all things “drum related” and it is updated EVERYDAY!! Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:40:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en People often hear about “rock kits” or “fusion kits” but few new drummers actually know what the difference is. So here you go…. A “rock” kit is a drum kit characterised by toms which are larger and deeper than on a "Fusion" kit. For example, a "Rock" kit traditionally consists of ... http://www.drumrelated.com/terminology/rock-kits-and-fusion-kits/ This week I’ve chosen 6 of 1 thing by Craig David. Now I know this isn’t exactly a hard core track for drums, but it’s actually a great play! It’s full of energy and has plenty of opportunity to try out some flashy stuff! If you’re at the stage where you ... http://www.drumrelated.com/track-of-the-week/6-of-1-thing/track-of-the-week-6-of-1-thing/ Mikedolbear.com have a couple of very good reviews, click on the title above to open the article and then click on the links. Drum Fest 2008 Review Please follow link: http://www.mikedolbear.com/story.asp?StoryID=1642 DVD Reviews for August 08 Please follow link: http://www.mikedolbear.com/story.asp?StoryID=1641 http://www.drumrelated.com/in-the-news/reviews/ Renowned British drum teacher Bob Armstrong has announced that he will be hosting an 'Up Close and Personal' clinic with top UK session man Ralph Salmins, plus a Special Guest Appearance by the Corps of Drums from The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Portsmouth. The clinic will take place at ... http://www.drumrelated.com/in-the-news/bob-armstrong-to-host-ralph-salmins-clinic/ You may know from reading previous material that I really love my co-ordination exercises. I personally feel a great sense of achievement when I crack them as it’s something you can notice right away. I’ve given you quite a few co-ordination exercises over the past year, but this is the most ... http://www.drumrelated.com/performing/co-ordination-exercise%e2%80%a6-toughest-to-date/ When we “trademark” genres basically we’re talking about things that make them what they are. Things you use to identify it is THAT genre. We’re not talking about exacts, we’re talking about descriptive words to begin with. Of course there are no EXACT answers as music has NO RULES, but generalisations ... http://www.drumrelated.com/performing/trade-marks-of-pop/ This week I’ve chosen Golden Touch by Razorlight as I’m not on my computer and decided to take advantage of the choice of different bands I wouldn’t have in my collection! Quite a few people like to play along to the likes of Razorlight, and this song I vaguely know so ... http://www.drumrelated.com/track-of-the-week/golden-touch/track-of-the-week-golden-golden-touch/ When learning to play drums, most people just want to learn how to do LOTS of different stuff. They want to learn how to spin sticks, how to play their favourite groove and fill from their favourite track. They want to learn how to solo and how to play round ... http://www.drumrelated.com/performing/important-things-for-drummers-who-wish-to-become-pro-to-bare-in-mind/ When you get to the stage as a drummer that you start to play with bands (either one band or are more of a session player) it’s more than likely you’ll need a “gigging” kit, even if you don’t have to use it every time. So many people, when they first ... http://www.drumrelated.com/performing/gigging-kit/ If a clinic with Jojo Mayer isn't enough to stiate your drum appetite then shortly after, on Thursday 16 October, idrums will be hosting a night of clinics featuring  'Drum Guru' Martin Ranscombe, Craig Blundell and Andy Edwards. Details below:   Venue - The Square, Harlow @ 7:30pm Tickets - £8, available thru idrums Contact ... http://www.drumrelated.com/in-the-news/blundell-and-ranscombe-clinic-this-october/