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Learning Brushes, looking for suggestions

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Hey Guys,

I'm thinking about working on learning how to use brushes and need a little help on where to start.

I'm looking for a website or two and a few youtube demonstrations to get me started.

I'm looking for info for a beginner. Things like:

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[*]What to look for in choosing a snare to set up for brushes

[*]what to look for in heads along with suggestions

[*]tunings for playing with brushes

[*]Types of brushes discussing things like adjustable vs fixed, wood vs rubber, wire material and diameters, etc.

[*]What to look for with snare wires

[*]a couple of beginer techniques that can be fairly broadly used or a technique or two each for different types of music.

I plan on setting up a snare dedicated to brushes

I'm in a band playing mostly classic and blues rock but would like to broaden my skills to different types of music.

Thanks!

Posted on 8 years ago
#1
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Figure 8 left hand reverse good luck

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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I would go straight to youtube...in fact I just did, and there's a ton of stuff! :)

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=brush+technique+drums

Mitch

Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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YouTube search for Jo Jones. One of the Brush Masters!

Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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John Riley - The Art of Bop Drumming. He has great diagrams and a CD with play along tracks.

Clayton Cameron - The Brush Rudiments. He is absolutely amazing with brushes!

Fixed brushes have a really nice feel but can be a nightmare in a stickbag (Clayton Cameron model are the best in this category). Adjustable are what most guys use (Ed Thigpen model are nice).

I like to use thinner single-ply coated heads tensioned medium tight. The coating shouldn't be too rough nor too smooth. I generally have 16 or 20 strand wires on. The cheap snappy steel chrome coated snares give a nice bright response.

I learneded the best by listening to guys like Joe Morello, Jo Jones, John Riley, Clayton Cameron, etc. Good luck!

Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Local Portland, OR area jazz drumming legend Mel Brown shows us some PaPa JJ moves and more - [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbWat-ocCcw&list=PLIUx9V5Sj_Cn2fNQZjuqibwFDBbW5pDoP&index=3"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbWat-ocCcw&list=PLIUx9V5Sj_Cn2fNQZjuqibwFDBbW5pDoP&index=3[/ame]

Found it!!
Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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Listen to Ed Thigpen.

A lot.

No more beards!
Posted on 8 years ago
#7
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Thanks for the suggestions of artists to listen to and the equipment suggestions. I'll start watching some videos.

Posted on 8 years ago
#8
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From EricP

Local Portland, OR area jazz drumming legend Mel Brown shows us some PaPa JJ moves and more - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbWat-ocCcw&list=PLIUx9V5Sj_Cn2fNQZjuqibwFDBbW5pDoP&index=3

This was a very good video for me to watch. Great angle to see what is going on and a nice laid back style for teaching with easy to understand explanations.

Thanks

Posted on 8 years ago
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Jeff Hamilton... something a little different.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuNcm6_5rX0"]How to Play Drums with Brushes - YouTube[/ame]

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 8 years ago
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