Snare Drum Practice
Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Drum corps hosts open rehearsal in Altoona
ALTOONA — The Keystone Regiment, Central Pennsylvania’s senior drum and bugle corps, will begin its 2010 season with an open rehearsal Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 8th Avenue and 13th Street in Altoona.
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Alesis DM10 Professional Electronic Drum Kit $999 You will immediately notice the DM10 module?s outstanding Sound quality. This new drum sound module contains true drum, cymbal and percussion sounds, built from real samples of classic studio drums and prized cymbals. You will find some of the most in-demand acoustic drum sounds from legendary drum brands, a huge arsenal of top producers’ go-to snare drums, real American, Canadian, Chinese, and Turkish cymbals, and a choice selection of classic drum machine and electronic percussion sounds that have fueled the biggest hit records. Discerning ears will notice that each sound is actually a series of different samples; multiple dynamic-level samples and articulations are all built in so as you play harder and softer, the drum or cymbal changes its timbre, not just its volume. This engineered realism is known as Dynamic Articulation, an Alesis exclusive. You can play with or without reverb for different room sounds and enjoy a wide variety of rimshots, rim clicks and different stick-placement sounds on the cymbals. For example, a hi-hat?s sound depends on a number of factors: how open or closed the pedal is, how hard it is struck, and other variables resulting in 40 different sounds – plus foot chick and heel splash. The DM10 module not only has a breathtaking collection of sounds onboard, it is also the world’s first drum-sound module that enables you to load new sound sets via USB connection from your computer. This means that your sounds will always stay fresh, current and cutting edge. You can also use the DM10 as a trigger-to-MIDI Interface for performing and tracking with Software drum modules such as BFD, Toontrack and Reason, among others. For practice, you can play along with the tracks in the DM10?s internal sequencer, mix in an iPod or other MP3 player and play along. The DM10 module has 12 trigger inputs, perfect for creating custom configurations. The DM10?s top-panel mixer gives you easy access to creating custom mixes. -DM10 drum module w/ 12 trigger |
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Alesis DM8 Pro Kit Professional Five-Piece Electronic Drumset $699 An electronic drum kit can’t be called perfect without mind-blowing samples. The DM8 Pro Kit features the barrier-shattering DM8 High-Definition drum module with Dynamic Articulation. Alesis’s latest drum module in a line now spanning 20 years, the DM8 builds on the success of the top-of-the-line DM10. The DM8 shares the DM10?s essential architecture, including playback of genuine recordings of real drums and cymbals and advanced Dynamic Articulation multi-samples. You’ll find the DM8 to be packed with over 750 first-call studio and live drums and cymbals, dozens of play-along tracks, and an advanced metronome for practice and performance. The DM8 features Professional Audio and trigger inputs and outputs including USB MIDI for expansive flexibility and connection to a wide range of sounds and controllers. It’s an ultra-compact module, which means integrating components of the DM8 Pro Kit – or the entire setup – into acoustic drum setups and percussion rigs is easy and comfortable. Imagine adding electronic, percussion, and rare, ethnic sounds without giving up the organic, primal power of an acoustic set. -Features: -DM8 high-definition drum module with over 750 Dynamic Articulation sounds-RealHead 8″, 10″, and 12″ drum pads with tension-adjustable drumheads-12″ dual-zone Snare, 8″, 10″, and 12″ Toms, and 8″ Kick, which works with single and double pedals (sold separately)-DMPad 12″, 14″, and 16″ multi-zone cymbal pads with natural motion-16″ 3-zone Ride with choke, 14″ Crash with choke, 12″ Hi-Hat with RealHat continuous pedal-StageRack with four-post design, Integrated cymbal booms, and wingbolt-adjustable clamps-StageRack comes with convertible boom/straight cymbal arms, mounted in the downtubes-Premium instrument library multi-sampled from real drums and cymbals-Play along with tracks and record yourself with the three-part sequencer-Mix input for practicing with external Music players-USB-enabled for tracking and Programming with virtually all music Software - |
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Alesis DM8 USB Kit Compact Quick-Set Electronic Drum Set $699 Compact, quiet, quick to set up, with true, natural sound, the DM8 USB Kit brings Alesis quality to drummers and studios. Whether you need quiet practice, tracking quickly into software, or fast on-stage setup, the DM8 USB Kit is a perfect choice. The DM8 USB Kit features the barrier-shattering DM8 High-Definition drum module with Dynamic Articulation. Alesis’s latest drum module in a line now spanning 20 years, the DM8 builds on the success of the top-of-the-line DM10. The DM8 shares the DM10?s essential architecture, including playback of genuine recordings of real drums and cymbals and advanced Dynamic Articulation multi-samples. You’ll find the DM8 to be packed with over 750 first-call studio and live drums and cymbals, dozens of play-along tracks, and an advanced metronome for practice and performance. The DM8 features Professional Audio and trigger inputs and outputs including USB MIDI for expansive flexibility and connection to a wide range of sounds and controllers. It’s an ultra-compact module, which means integrating components of the DM8 USB Kit – or the entire setup – into acoustic drum setups and percussion rigs is easy and comfortable. Imagine adding electronic, percussion and rare, ethnic sounds without giving up the organic, primal power of an acoustic set. -Features: -DM8 high-definition drum module with over 750 Dynamic Articulation sounds-Low-noise, natural-feeling rubber pads: dual-zone Snare with rimshot and three Toms with natural feel-Large Kick works with single and double pedals (not included)-Large dual-zone Ride with bell and bow, Crash with choke, and Hi-Hat with continuous-control pedal-DMRack with four-post design, wingbolt-adjustable clamps, and mini-boom cymbal arms-DMRack comes preassembled for quick setup-Premium instrument library multi-sampled from real drums and cymbals-Play along with tracks and record yourself with the three-part sequencer-Mix input for practicing with external Music players-USB-enabled for tracking and Program |
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Alesis E-Practice Electronic Drum Practice Pad $75.88 The Alesis E-Practice Pad is the fun way to learn and practice the drums. This electronic drum pad has 65 different drum sounds, a built-in metronome with six different sounds, and more than 50 practice games and exercises. The E-Practice Pad is way more fun than you can have with a standard practice pad. It feels great, it sounds great, and it gives you a full range of dynamics from the lightest touches through the loudest accents. -Just plug in your Headphones and play silently or plug into an instrument amplifier or your Stereo system and jam with other musicians. When you?re not using the E-Practice Pad as a traditional practice tool, you can mount it on a standard cymbal stand or snare stand and use it on your drumset to expand your range of sounds. Unlike a standard pad, the E-Practice Pad has an advanced metronome built in with six different sounds and the ability to play nearly any note value or subdivision in the time signature of your choice. On top of the metronome, the e-Practice Pad has advanced games and learning features like Beat Check, Stroke Balance, and even Recording and playback so you can hear your performances. The E-Practice Pad is an instrument that helps you grow as a drummer, developing your time, dynamics, consistency, and more. The E-Practice Pad runs on Batteries for portability or on wall power with the included adapter. You can add Bass drum and hi-hat pedals using Alesis Expansion Pedals or any other footswitch. -Electronic drum practice pad with metronome and learning exercises-65 different drum sounds-Metronome with six sounds, adjustable time signatures and subdivisions-50 practice games and exercises-Natural feel and performance with full dynamic range-Headphone jack for silent practice-Amplifier outputs for playing with other musicians-Mountable on standard 8mm cymbal stand or snare stand-Recording and playback for listening to your playing-Runs on batteries for portability or on wall power with the included adap |
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Complete Drumset Method: Beginning Drumset $3.99 Used – A comprehensive guide for mastering the drumset. Loaded with descriptions and photos of important techniques, tons of solos and examples to play, effective practice tips for good musical development, and progressive skill-building exercises. The perfect launching pad for a lifetime of great drumming. 96 pages. Beginning Drumset is perfect for beginning drummers, this book starts with an introduction to the parts of the drumset, sticking techniques, snare drum rudiments, accents, dynamics |
