Drummer Talk 08/29/2008 – Getting Crazy Sounds from the Kit

August 29, 2008 in Education, Podcast, Tips/Hints/DIY by Dave Kropf

We explore getting crazy sounds from the kit on today’s show.  Joe Morello is the drummer of the week, the start learning hybrid rudiments with the Shirley Murphy, we review the Vic Firth Isolating Headphones, and Ask Dave answers an ASCAP question.  Show Notes 

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