Drummer Live 2008 was a part of the London International Music Show, and it was a very well attended event. The main showroom was full of drumming musicians, filling the entire building with the energetic drumming. Missing from the event were drummers Ronn Dunnett, and Nicko McBrain. MC this year would be handled by Ian 'Crofty' Croft, the editor of Drummer magazine. Here are some of the drummers present for Drummer Live.
- George Barnett -
His style is expressive and flamboyant, his passion for drumming is paled only by his love of music in general. His set was a short 10 minutes of a variety of genres and song styles that demonstrated his skill to great affect.
- Ray Luzier -
A brilliant showman and talented drummer, he engages the listener with wonderful facial expressions and his flair with the drum sticks. Performing with him was bassist Billy Sheehan, and though they were jamming, their complex styles meshed as though they knew each other for years.
- Derico Watson -
His style elicits images of Papa Jo Jones, with a minimalist sort of showmanship. His drumming skill is solid with impeccable time keeping and distorting. It is no wonder why he is the drummer for bassist Victor Wooten.
- Trevor Lawrence Jr. -
The drummer for Snoop Dog delivered with amazing skill that demonstrated exactly why he was nominated for, and occasionally won, the Grammy for the past eight years.
- Jojo Mayer -
His set of Nerve tunes was stunning along with the atmosphere given off by his over all technique.
- Chad Smith -
Drummer from the Chili Peppers, his wild and motivated character broke all of the barriers. He urged listeners to pull their chairs up, much to the chagrin of the staff as it broke fire code. He then provided a show that powered through Chili songs with conversation in between. He even took requests from the latest album. He later chased security away since they were kicking people out of the fire code designated lanes. All the showmanship aside, the drummer packs a powerhouse of skill and talent, all teeming with energy.
- Josh Devine -
Mapex drummer of tomorrow winner, his chops were amazing leaving even seasoned drummers speechless.
- Roy Mayorga -
The drummer from Stone Sour provided a set that was intense, with his double bass technique and use of octobans and side-mounted bass and toms.
- Pete Ray Biggin -
The British drummer was a giant of the instrument that left all those in attendance speechless. Unlike some artists, he did not have any dull moments in his set. His skill is why big names such as Robbie Williams, Amy Whinehouse, Sean Lennon, Mark Ronson and many more call on the drummer for his skill.
- Gavin Harrison -
This artist can easily be described as the best drummer of the entire performance. His seeming neat skill carried surprising emotion, with complex elements and timings sounding effortless. His technique is without fault, and was the only drummer for whom the entire audience gave a standing ovation.
Originally posted 2009-01-26 05:09:18. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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The traditional Taiko drum has a long history in Japan. Split into two varieties, the byou-uchi daiko and the tsukeshime-daiko, the taiko drum is an instrument used in traditional and modern Japanese music. The drums have a new renewal of interest in the young generation as the video game, Taiko Drum Master for the Nintendo Wii system has topped the charts in Japan. The game debuted first as an arcade game, where the controller was a mock up of a taiko drum. Players would play the music, trying to match beat with those shown on the screen. The Wii version of the game features a unique, Taiko drum controller which plugs into the Wii controller.
The two variations of taiko drum both feature a single piece wooden body. The tsukeshime-daiko has the drum heads sewn to an iron ring, and attached to the body via taught cords linking the two sides. The tone can be tuned through tightening the cords. Conversely, the byou-uchi daiko has the two head attached via iron nails. Both versions are featured in a number of sizes, producing a large variety of sounds and tones.
The one most defining form of taiko drum is the odaiko. These massive drums are sometimes 7 to 10 feet in hight, and so massive that they are typically not moved, and rather a temple built around the drum. Their bodies are still made up of only a single piece of wood, having been harvested from a similarly large tree, ones over a hundred years old. Just as massive are this drums is the impact that they have over audiences observing their sound.
The first modern taiko drum ensemble is credited as being formed by Daihachi Oguchi in 1951. He started to add a form of jazz flare to his ensemble's drumming, which took very well ad led him to be known for his varied jazz performances. Since his forming of the taiko ensemble, many others were formed, including the world renowned group Kodo. Formed in 1981 by various members of the group Ondekoza. The group now consists of 24 drummers, and has released 22 albums and played in nearly 3000 performances across the globe. Since the 60s, the Taiko drum had been gaining popularity in the US, with a number of groups being formed by post world war immigrants from Japan. In Japan too, many artists of today, including Art Lee and Shidara. The powerful rhythmic elements of the drums lend themselves to many modern treatments and stylings.
Thanks to the advent of Taiko Drum Master for the Wii, one can hope that interest for the instrument has been inspired in the younger generation. The renewed enthusiasm kindled by the overwhelming interest in the game in Japan is hoped to be shared in other countries with the game's future foreign debut. From the cultural history of Japan to the latest in technological playgrounds, the taiko drums heavy impact will hopefully live on for quite a while.
Originally posted 2009-01-13 05:42:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Bass Drums -
Bass drums are large drums that produce notes with low definite or indefinite pitches. There are basically three different general classifications when it comes to bass drums. The first bass drum is the concert bass drum, the second bass drum is the kick drum, and the third is the pitched bass drum. The type that is most often see or heart when it comes to concert band music or orchestral music is the concert bass drum. The kick drum is a bass drum that is struck with a beater that is attacked to a medal, and these bass drums are most commonly seen in standard drum kits. The third type of bass drum, the pitched bass drum, is most commonly used in drum corps as well as marching bands. These particular bass drums are tuned to produce a very specific pitch, and they are usually coupled in groups of between three and five drums and all played together. In an entire orchestral ensemble, the bass drum is the largest drum.
Snare Drums -
Snare drums are a type of drum that have strands of snares that are crafted from metal wire, metal cable, guy cords or plastic cables that are curled and stretched across the drumhead, most typically at the bottom of the drum. Pipe and tabor and some other snare drum types often even have a second set of snares on the internal bottom side of the top head in order to make a sound that is brighter in nature. The Brazilian Caixa for example commonly has snares on the top of the upper drum head as well. The snare drum is considered to be one of the most important drums that is present in a modern day drum kit. The snare drum originated in Ethiopia and has become widely accepted across the world.
African Drums -
Djembes are African drums that are also known as djimbe, jenbe, jembe, yembe and even sanbanyi. These are skin-covered hand drums that are crafted in the shape of a large goblet. The Djembe African drum is designed to be played with the bare hands rather than struck by a drum stick or another similar instrument. The name Djembe is purported to come from the saying "Anke dje, anke be", which has a literal translation of "Everyone, gather together", essentially defining the drum's purpose in no uncertain terms. The Djembe African drum is part of the membranophone family of musical instruments because it has a frame or a shell that is covered by a drumhead or a membrane crafted from one of many products, though the most common covering is rawhide. This type of drum also offers metal rings, rope and skin in certain circumstances. Djembe African drums can be found in a wide variety of sizes ranging from 5 inches to 18 inches, but the most common version of this drum is about 12 inches with a 24 inch diameter. The rounded shape of the drum with its extended tube forms a device that is known as a Helmholtz resonator, which is why this particular drum has such a unique deep bass note to it. The primary notes that are used in this type of drumming are bass, slap and tone, though other tones can be produced by players with more advanced understanding of the drumming style. Some people consider the Djembe to be a female drum, and the Ashiko to be a male drum.
Bongo Drums -
Finally we have bongo drums. Bongo drums, or bongos for short, are a percussion instrument that is comprised of two smaller drums attached to one another. These drums each have a different size. The larger drum is referred to as a Hembra, which means female in Spanish. The smaller drum in the bongo set is referred to as a Macho, which is Spanish for male. Bongos came to South America from Africa during the slave trade. The history of drumming with bongos can be traced back as far as Cuban Music styles like Cangui and Son. These styles were developed in the Oriente Province on the east side of Coba. It is believed that the bongo drums evolved significantly over time and that their design concept and sound was actually derived from the Abakua drum trio. These drums are still a fundamental part of music in many countries including the countries of origin.
Each different type of drum has a unique origin, a unique size and shape, unique materials behind its composition, and most of all, a completely unique sound produced. Many modern drum kits are derived from drums with histories coming from around the world. Drumming is used not only in making music but also communication which is why it is vital to produce so many different sounds with them. Anyone who is interested in creating music with a musical instrument drawn from many cultures all over the globe will benefit from learning how to play the drums, regardless if it is a modern day drum set, or ancient bongos and congas that get their interest.
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The drum kit consists of drums of varying pitch and cymbals, as well as a number of other percussive elements which is of use to a musical group. The drums that can make up a drum kit include bass drums, snare drums, mounted and floor toms. Standard cymbals include hi-hats, crash and ride. The standard drum kit will include a 22 inch bass drum, a 14 inch snare drum, 12 and 13 inch mounted tom drums and a 16 inch.
The largest drum of the drum kit is the bass drum. It is typically played by a foot pedal operated mallet. There are also version played by striking with the hand, but for the purpose of the drum kit, it is important for the drummer to have their hands free for other instruments. More rapid bass drumming is done through use of a double bass drum kit, where both feet can rapidly strike each drum and create a quick, heavy beat for the group. Snare drums provide the lower mid range beat, and combined with the bass drum provides for the basic rhythm for countless songs. Tom drums provide an upper middle beat, while the cymbals provide the high tones. Cymbals are made with metal, providing the higher resonance and sound.
The history of drum kits began as space and money issues became important as drummers had to cover as many instruments as possible. Until the 1890's, both bass drums and snare drums were played with drums stick by hand. After that, they began using foot pedals for the bass drums, a system made workable in 1909 by W. F. Ludwig. Military drum kits consisted of massive bass drums with many small drums around it. This became the standard for jazz kits, and by 1926 hi-hat cymbals were introduced. After that there were a number of improvements to the mounting hardware, including the drum stands, adding legs to the drums, and providing places to mount additional percussive instruments.
There was a large movement to play the drums when Ringo Starr was seen on TV playing the drums. Since then, movements for rock, metal, and many other music genres have provided growth for the drum kit, adding additional bass, snare and tom drums. In the modern scene, electronic items such as loops, sequencers, tempo and sound analysis tools and many other pieces of equipment for the drummer.
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