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I answer a variety of drums & percussion related questions. I have multiple music degrees and years of experience in the field. When asking your question: 1. Please be clear in your message. 2. Provide actual question(s). 3. Please keep it short and concise. 4. Save my one-question-per-day for someone else if you can find the answer on your own. Please, *no* questions regarding: serial numbers, appraisals, pricing, value, restorations, or when a particular instrument was made. Thank you.
Experience in the area
15 years professional experience.
Education/Credentials
BME, BM, MM, ABD on DMA.
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Recent Answers from Gabriel
2009-09-01 disassemble:
Hello, Good question to ask, and something most people don't consider though it is important that a drum set is properly set up and helpful to know of good options for disassembling. Here is one
2009-07-29 drum amplifiers:
Hello, Here is a short and concise answer: Your mics can go into a mixer and you can use either headphones and/or one or more stage monitor speakers. Mics can simply be hooked up to the sound board
2009-07-27 alternative equipment to replace the drum pedal(s):
Hello, One alternative would be to play the bass drum parts with a hand, yet the goal should be to keep the bass part separate. I am looking into this and will get back to you once I have an update
2009-07-26 drum preference:
Hello, You might consider the following for your classic rock set-up... 1. Your Tama kit 2. Snare head - Remo Powerstroke 3 (or 4 if you want a darker tone) 3. Toms & bass, batter heads - Remo Pinstripes
2009-04-30 open handed playing:
Hello, I'll give you a short and concise response, as it really doesn't require over-thinking. Open-handed playing is becoming a more common approach on drums these days, yet it is not currently
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