Podcasts by drumcast.tv
Experience a journey in drumming with Darren Matthes, one of the Internet's first, most prolific and popular drum show hosts. drumcast.tv is for drummers of every age, style and skill level and covers a wide range of information on drums and drumming technique, from fundamental to advanced. Darren presents it all in a laid-back style while answering questions from viewers and sharing insights into how to get the most out of your time behind the drum kit. Call the drumcast.tv toll-free voicemail line with questions, comments and suggestions at 1-800-827-9170.
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Keep your snare drum in tune with Tuner Fish Lug Locks from 2015-08-29T01:24:40
Tuner Fish Lug Locks are a simple way to keep your snare drum in tune if you play a lot of rimshots.
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Funky Triplet Fills from 2015-01-14T14:14:17
Darren shows how to use 8th note and 16th note triplet fills in a funky groove.
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Rockin' The Ruffs from 2014-02-16T11:47:28
In this episode of drumcast.tv, Darren talks about two variations of ...
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Double bass drum fast and long from 2012-11-09T07:17:33
Mooey from Maryland asks about how to speed up his feet on double bass drum.
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Independence in macro focus from 2012-11-02T03:12:40
Russ from Illinois asks about how to increase his independence between his right foot and right hand.
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Denting cymbals and drumsticks from 2012-10-26T10:40:53
Michael from California asks about how to avoid denting cymbals.
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Encouraging young drummers to learn rudiments from 2012-10-18T02:10:47
Thomas from Georgia asks how he can encourage his 7-year-old son to learn drum rudiments.
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Drumming in Odd Time - 5/4 from 2012-10-12T21:00:40
Max from Philadelphia asks about drumming in 5/4 time.
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Hi-hats and resonant heads from 2011-11-14T16:30:13
Geno from North Carolina asks about getting the hi-hat up to par, and David from California asks about changing resonant drumheads.
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Drumming Through Sheer Determination from 2011-01-27T18:00:19
Tim from Cincinnati asks a question about overcoming the lack of flexibility in his wrist, and Darren talks about Dan Caro, an amazing drummer who can provide inspiration to overcome any number of ...
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Basic Rock Fills (with transcription) from 2011-01-11T13:13:13
Joe asks about basic drum fills, and Darren goes over a few fills he transcribed.
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Fill without messing everything up from 2010-12-23T11:56:47
Terry from Pennsylvania asks about rimshots and Lewis from New Jersey asks about improvising. The song "Free" was written by Lee Saeger and Darren Matthes.
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Splitting Up Sextuplets from 2007-02-08T11:30
You can take familiar rhythmic figures like sextuplets and split them up in new ways to create unique and fresh drum licks.
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Lessons or No Lessons from 2007-01-24T11:30
Darren responds to Nick's question about whether or not he should take lessons, Samuel's question about playing drums with piano and David's question about drum tuning.
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Building on the Basics from 2007-01-18T11:30
You can break drum rudiments down into a few key elements. This can help you to build them back up into your own unique style of playing. Darren also mentions the Amazing Slow Downer again and his ...
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Triplets Between the Hands and Kick Drum from 2007-01-11T11:30
Use the hands with the kick drum to create some interesting triplet combinations. Also, Darren replies to e-mails about flams, drags, accents, grip and well-being from Sam, Tony and Mark.
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Learn Your Favorite Drum Licks from 2007-01-04T11:30
Darren talks about learning your favorite drum licks using the intro to Led Zeppelin's "Rock n' Roll" as an example. Visit www.drumcast.tv/asd to try the Amazing Slow Downer, software tha...
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