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Drummer Talk 02/15/2008 - Warming Up

Dave — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:52:00 +0000

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.

Drummer Talk 02/08/2008 - All About Thrones

Dave — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:27:00 +0000

Today's we talk all about thrones on today's show 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.

Drummer Talk 02/01/2008 - All About Brushes

Dave — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:22:00 +0000

We talk all about brushes on today's show. Clayton Cameron is the drummer of the week and we demonstrate the single flammed mill. Enjoy!

Drummer Talk 01/25/2008 - Drumming Tips

Dave — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:28:00 +0000

We're back from our long Winter's nap and have a show chock-full of drumming tips (and random rabbit trailing)! We're so happy to back!

Drummer Talk 12/07/2007 - PASIC 2007 Recap (Part III)

Dave — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:07:00 +0000

This week we conclude our PASIC 2007 coverage as we review the Billy Martin and Peter Erskine/Alex Acuña clinics.

Drummer Talk 11/16/2007 - PASIC 2007 Recap (Part II)

Dave — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:49:00 +0000

We continue our PASIC 2007 coverage with Part II (of III). We talk about Dave DiCenso, Dave Weckl, JJ Johnson, Lewis Nash, and Omar Hakim.

Drummer Talk 11/08/2007 - PASIC 2007 Recap (Part I)

Dave — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:07:00 +0000

It's that time of year for our PASIC recap. Part I today covers Pete Retzlaff, Ronald Bruner Jr, Walfredo Reyes, and Grant Collins.

Drummer Talk 10/26/2007 - Drumathon Recap/PASIC 2007 Previe/Billy Martin Interview

Dave — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:41:00 +0000

It' a HUGE show this week as we run down Drumathon 2007 today, discuss PASIC 2007, and roll an interview with Billy Martin

Drummer Talk 10/12/2007 - Choosing the Groove

Dave — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:56:00 +0000

We talk all about groove today as Mrs. "What Is Up" joins us in the studio. The Single Ratamacue is the Rudiment of the week and Aaron Comess is he Drummer of the Week.

BPM of the Week - 30

Dave — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:10:00 +0000

This is as slow as it gets! Step up to the challenge of playing quarter notes at 30bpm and you'll learn a lot about your own sense of time. Enjoy!

BPM of the Week - 70

Dave — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:09:00 +0000

Adagio is the name of the temp this week as we slow it down towards more of a ballad-type tempo. Lock in and let the groove flow at 70 beats per minute.

Drummer Talk 09/28/2007 - Composition/Jason Graves Interview

Dave — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 02:12:00 +0000

It's a whacky show as we talk about composition today. Milt Jackson is the "drummer" of the week and we talk about the Single Drag Tap.

BPM of the Week - 135

Dave — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:05:00 +0000

We'll speed it back up to 135 this week and settle in at a moderate Allegro for the BPM of the week.

Drummer Talk 09/21/2007 - All About Soloing

Dave — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:10:00 +0000

Today we talk about soloing and play some cool solo tracks from some of our favorite drummers. The drag is the rudiment of the week and Jim Keltner is the drummer of the week. Huzzah!

BPM of the Week - 60

Dave — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:20:00 +0000

Let's take a breather from the super-fast tempos and play along to 60 bpm - a nice, easy-going tempo. Whew! I needed the break.

Drummer Talk 09/14/2007 - The Truth About Electronic Drums

Dave — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:55:00 +0000

We uncover the 4 truths about electronic drums today as well as bring you drumming news. The Flam Tap is the rudiment of the week, but we also rant on the Patriots at the end of the show.

BPM of the Week - 250

Dave — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:18:00 +0000

We take it to the extreme and explore 250 bpm. This is as fast as it gets, so hang on!

Drummer Talk 09/07/2007 - Soundproofing 101

Dave — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:04:00 +0000

Today's show is all about Sound proofing. Plus we talk about photo shoots and the flam paradiddle.

BPM of the Week - 175

Dave — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:17:00 +0000

Last week we slowed it down to 45 bpm, so this week, we ramp it way up to 175! Let's go!

Drummer Talk 08/31/2007 - Stanton Moore Interview

Dave — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:00:00 +0000

We talk with Stanton Moore on today's show as well as discuss stick selection. The Flamacue is this week's Rudiment of the Week.

BPM of the Week - 45

Dave — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:12:00 +0000

Nice and slow for today's BPM of the Week. 45 bpm can be a real challenge to play because it's so slow, but focus on the time and the tempo and let the groove flow.

Drummer Talk 08/24/2007 - Two Year Anniversary Special!

Dave — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:10:00 +0000

Drummer Talk turns 2 years old and we are celebrating by playing clips of some of our favorite moments in DT history!

BPM of the Week - 150

Dave — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:11:00 +0000

This week's bpm is faster at 150 than we've been working, but it's not too fast to groove. Keep relaxed!

Drummer Talk 08/17/2007 - Max Roach (1924-2007)

Dave — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:28:00 +0000

Max Roach passed away yesterday, Aug 16 2007 in Manhattan. Today, we honor Max Roach, talk about his life and accomplishments, and listen to many of Max's best cuts.

BPM of the Week - 85

Dave — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:03:00 +0000

We return with another BPM of the Week. This week, we ease up the tempo to 85 bpm. Grab your sticks and let's jam for 30 minutes.