Category Archives: Music
Drums & Percussion : How Do You Play the Drums
When learning how to play the drums, it’s important to take note of the different components that are involved in a drum set, including cymbals, tom toms, snares, high hats and bass drums. Learn how to play basic back beats on the drums with help from an experienced drummer in this free video on drums … Continue reading
Les Percussions de Guinee Les Genies du Djembe – African Drumming – Preview
Djembe playing at its best These are some of the best players in Africa, all on the same stage. Les Percussions de Guinee was founded in 1987 by the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Republic of Guinea. It is a government sponsored national ballet of the finest percussionists, musicians, and dancers from … Continue reading
How to Play Auxiliary Percussion : How to Play a Mounted Cowbell
By mounting a cowbell onto a piece of drum hardware the percussionist has the option to play this instrument at any time while continuing to play other instruments.Play this auxiliary percussion instrument with tips from an experienced musician in this free video. Expert: Shaun Schaefer Bio: Shaun Schaefer is the drummer for Platinum recording artist … Continue reading
Drums & Percussion : Percussion Rhythm Challenges
There are a seemingly unlimited number of percussion rhythm challenges that can be put together for percussionists to practice and improve their rhythmic skills. Practice a “three over two” rhythm challenge on drums with help from an experienced drummer in this free video on drums and percussion. Expert: David Pakman Contact: www.midweekpolitics.com Bio: David Pakman … Continue reading
How To Play West African Drums : Playing a Dun Dun African Drum Beat
How to play a Dun Dun Africandrum beat; get professional tips and advice on playing traditional West African percussion instruments in this free music lesson video. Expert: Michael Markus Contact: www.magbana.com Bio: Michael Markus is the owner of Magbana Drum & Dance in New York City, where he is a professional performer and teacher of … Continue reading
How to Play Auxiliary Percussion : How to Hold a Tambourine With Drumsticks
Playing a tambourine with drum sticks give a totally different tone than playing it with hands because there is much more attack in the hits.Play this auxiliary percussion instrument with tips from an experienced musician in this free video. Expert: Shaun Schaefer Bio: Shaun Schaefer is the drummer for Platinum recording artist Blessid Union Of … Continue reading
Drums & Percussion : What Does MIDI Stand For?
MIDI stands for musical instrument digital interface, and this is basically a language for various types of audio devices, including sound cards, computers, software and digital electronic instruments. Discover how many electric drum sets work on MIDI principles with help from an experienced drummer in this free video on musical instrument digital interfaces. Expert: David … Continue reading
Caxixi for Samsung Omnia – CareAce
Named after an African percussion instrument , the Samsung Caxixi is the latest application developed by the smartphone manufacturer for the Samsung Omnia. You can choose from 25 different types of percussion instruments and have them each assigned to a different direction (Up, Down, Left, Right and Center). On top of that, you can record … Continue reading
Drums & Percussion : What Is MIDI Used For?
MIDI stands for musical instrument digital interface, and it is used by different musical devices that need to communicate, such as sound cards, electronic keyboards or electronic drums. Discover how MIDI can be used to make an acoustic instrument an electronic instrument with help from an experienced drummer in this free video on musical instrument … Continue reading
How to Play Auxiliary Percussion : How to Play a Cowbell
The cowbell is one of the easiest percussion instruments to play. Simply strike it with a drum stick or anything hard.Play this auxiliary percussion instrument with tips from an experienced musician in this free video. Expert: Shaun Schaefer Bio: Shaun Schaefer is the drummer for Platinum recording artist Blessid Union Of Souls. An award winner, … Continue reading