Every drummer’s body is different, and there is more than one way to be comfortable behind a set of drums. Don’t get sucked into the “right”and “wrong”trap, because what’s right for you may be wrong for someone else. This article is designed to give you a great place to start and from there, suit to taste. Also, if you are a lefty, just do the mirror image of what I describe here.
We reported how Mr. Igoe has moved over to Yamaha from DW, and here’s a video of him on his new tubs. This still looks a little weird.
We’re back from Spring break with a new show on the top 20 monster drum solos caught on film from top 20 monster drummers! We also discuss the brand spankin’ new drummertalk.org where you can now create a profile! Show notes are after the break!
So while searching for a story for today, I stumbled across the Hudson Music Youtube channel and found a whole channel for Tommy Igoe’s Groove Essentials 2 DVD. This particular clip popped out to me. It’s about rideless grooves and how to use them. I found it incredibly useful. Same ole Tommy. However, I noticed he’s using Evans heads now where he was using Remo before. Enjoy!
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I’m now realizing that I should have done this one a loooooong time ago. Tommy Igoe’s Groove Essentials DVD was originally a poster. Yup, a single sheet of paper. This humble piece of paper was destined for bigger things then anyone could have expected. Eventually the fans of the poster screamed for a film adaptation of the runaway hit! That call was answered and things have gotten plain old ridiculous from there. Read more
We sit down and talk with Tommy Igoe this week as well as answer some questions from the “Ask Dave Mailbag.” Show Notes
