Today on Drumming 101, we get started with perhaps the most important aspect of drumming - the grip!  It's amazing how many details go into really understanding the grip, and yet most drummers overlook these fundamental techniques.  Don't let the 101 fool ya!  Everyone can stand to have a little brushing up on their grip. The Breakdown The Fulcrum 1st Position Fulcrum - Pinch with the thumb at the index finger.  This is best used for power, and ...

We are BACK for Season 5 of Drummer Talk - the Internet's longest running drumming podcast.  On today's show, we talk about what we've done all Summer, we discuss the passing of Jim Chapin, we return to our rudimental roots with the single stroke roll, Richard Starkey (AKA Ringo Starr) is the drummer of the week, and Dave gives his thoughts on in-ear monitors.  Show Notes

Today, we recap PASIC 2008 day 2 with discussion of Ed Soph, Stanley Randolph, Brooks, Chad, and John Wackerman, Fausto Cuevas, Gavin Harrison, and Steve Ferrone.  GROOOOOOOOOVE!!!! Show Notes

We cover drum kit setups on todays show - from Baby Dodds to Bozzio! Plus the return of Rudiment of the Week and the MMMBop MMMoment! Show Notes