As an added bonus to our DTU subscribers, we're offering the full video presentation of the snare drum makeover from the Drummer Talk podcast episode #162.  Enjoy!

It's the season finale of Drummer Talk Season 6, and on this week's show, Dave's gives a very in-depth look at a complete snare drum makeover - from batter head, to reso head, to snare strands, to strand cords.  Also we, of course, talk more Dream Theater, new Avenge Sevenfold, Memphis Drum Shop's Chris Coleman clinic recap, the Summer of contest continues, and much more!  Show notes after the break! Show Notes Dream Theater Gig to Mike ...

What .. "Toul"?  What exactly is Toul?  Turns out, Soul Toul is one of Japan's top drummers. Source: Tama For a long time, I have wanted to produce a snare drum with a great sound and an affordable price,” says Soul. Soul’s impressive drumming career has spanned genres including rock, pop, jazz, and wind orchestra. He is one of the most famous and highly respected drummers in Japan, and a huge influence on drummers throughout the country. ...

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Source: DCI.org It was the closest of victories at the 2008 Drum Corps International World Championship Finals in Bloomington, Ind. By only 0.025 points, Phantom Regiment passed the Blue Devils to take the gold medal and their second Championship title. Phantom Regiment (98.125) moved forward one placement from Quarterfinals to Semifinals, and from Semifinals to Finals in their quest for the Championship trophy. The Blue Devils (2nd, 98.100) took the silver medal as they walked the ...

Here's a great video from ESPN talking about the rigors and athletic demands of Drum Corps players. [youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=6WWmM1jpM8I]

Source: StarTribune.com Starting in 2009, the activity's governing organization, Drum Corps International (DCI), will allow not only electronic instruments such as keyboards to augment the marching performances, but it also will let more performers be amplified by microphones. Brass soloists and ensembles may be miked beginning next year, in addition to the vocalists (narrators and singers) and sideline percussionists who can already be amplified. The changes have led to heated debates in online forums such as Drum ...

Dave is out of town this week so Carter "Son of Whipping Boy" Baldwin is running the show! Today we're talking about odd time signatures. Drummer of the week is Vinnie Coluaita, Rudiment of the Week is the 6-stroke roll, plus we've got Mike with drumming news, and Ask Dave (Carter). Show Notes

Warming Up is the topic for today. Cindy Blackman is the drummer of the week, we cover the Swiss Army Triplet in the rudiment of the week, we talk about mesh heads, and The English Muffin brings the news. Show Notes

Today, we talk all about thrones. Thanks bongovince for the topic suggestion! The flam paradiddlediddle is the rudiment of the week, Ask Dave covers hand pain, and Shawn Pelton is the drummer of the week. Show Notes