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Recording a Demo Updated: 2010-01-08 11:36:56 Description: Darren walks through the process of recording a demo song for his band, Free On Bond....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Crash on either side Updated: 2009-10-27 02:59:21 Description: Darren explains how to use paradiddles to crash on either side of the kit using either hand, and James from Baltimore asks about the drum groove from the Mary J. Blige song "The Love I Never Had." iTunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSto...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Speeding Up Your Feet Updated: 2009-05-21 10:51:11 Description: Nick from Florida asks how he can improve his double bass drum speed. Loren from California asks about tuning the drums with the rest of the band in mind....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Increasing Independence Updated: 2008-06-13 21:22:00 Description: Abel from San Antonio asks about increasing hand and foot independence. Also, the unirunner Drum Lessons 2006 Collection is now available. For more info, visit www.drumcast.tv/2006....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drum Rug Updated: 2008-07-22 10:17:00 Description: Louis from New Jersey asks about playing a 16th-note pattern on the hi-hat, and Marvin from Germany asks about triplets and drum rugs....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sambas Updated: 2008-11-14 11:30:00 Description: Scott from Florida asks about sambas, Hayden from Ohio asks about snare buzz and Darren challenges you to take a sticking quiz....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Basic Drum Care and Upkeep Updated: 2009-01-05 11:30:00 Description: Zack from Minnesota asks about basic drum care. Drew from Sioux Falls asks about where to find a cheap drum kit and Steven from Tennessee asks about improving double bass drum speed and avoiding denting drum heads....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Double Bass Drum Control Updated: 2009-02-19 13:25:56 Description: Darren responds to questions about foot control from Ray in Ohio, basement sound, drum care and headphones from Dan in Michigan and making the left hand stronger....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Your Favorite Drum Licks Updated: 2007-01-04 11:30:00 Description: Darren talks about learning your favorite drum licks using the intro to Led Zeppelin's "Rock n' Roll" as an example. Visit www.drumcast.tv/asd to try the Amazing Slow Downer, software that allows you to slow down music without changing the pitch....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Triplets Between the Hands and Kick Drum Updated: 2007-01-11 11:30:00 Description: Use the hands with the kick drum to create some interesting triplet combinations. Also, Darren replies to e-mails about flams, drags, accents, grip and well-being from Sam, Tony and Mark....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Building on the Basics Updated: 2007-01-18 11:30:00 Description: You can break drum rudiments down into a few key elements. This can help you to build them back up into your own unique style of playing. Darren also mentions the Amazing Slow Downer again and his experience with learnlicks.com....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lessons or No Lessons Updated: 2007-01-24 11:30:00 Description: Darren responds to Nick's question about whether or not he should take lessons, Samuel's question about playing drums with piano and David's question about drum tuning....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shuffles Updated: 2007-02-01 11:30:00 Description: They can be notated in various ways, but most shuffle grooves are based on a triplet feel....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Splitting Up Sextuplets Updated: 2007-02-08 11:30:00 Description: You can take familiar rhythmic figures like sextuplets and split them up in new ways to create unique and fresh drum licks....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Solo Updated: 2007-02-15 11:30:00 Description: There are a few guidelines that might enhance an average drum solo....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reading Drum Music Updated: 2007-02-22 11:30:00 Description: An e-mail from Oli in the UK about reading drum music inspires a discussion about quarter, eighth and sixteenth notes and how they are used to notate drum beats....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Polyrhythms Updated: 2007-03-08 11:30:00 Description: Exploring polyrhythms can change the way you think about drumming, from both a musical and a mathematic perspective. Also, more about reading drum music, in response to e-mails from Kevin in Malaysia and Chris in Australia....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Drummer's Cookbook Updated: 2007-03-22 10:30:00 Description: Darren demonstrates his approach to learning beats from the popular Mel Bay book "The Drummer's Cookbook" by John Pickering. It's an excellent resource for developing independence and the ability to come up new grooves and fills on the fly....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Playing Along with Recordings Updated: 2007-07-19 10:30:00 Description: Hayley from Australia asks about playing along with pre-recorded songs....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Keeping it Steady Updated: 2007-07-26 10:30:00 Description: Playing at a steady tempo, finding tunes without drums to play along with and an exercise in varying accents in a sixteenth-note pattern....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paradiddle Tom Fill Updated: 2007-08-09 10:30:00 Description: A paradiddle tom fill, the Groove Guide reverse metronome, resources for music to play along with, how to hit a China cymbal, Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer and Steve Jordan drum sticks....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Triple Strokes on a Single Pedal Updated: 2007-08-30 10:30:00 Description: Playing triple strokes on a single kick drum pedal at the end of quads and sextuplets, Ned Smith (www.nedzeppelin.com) shares topics of drumming controversy and a Vic Firth poster giveaway....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drumless Track (Stompbox) Updated: 2007-09-13 10:30:00 Description: Darren plays along to an original drumless track he recorded and discusses, throughout the tune, various techniques he uses on the kit, including a simple figure that sounds cool when sped up, holding back on the downbeat, single stroke rolls and pla...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Landing on Your Feet After Fills Updated: 2007-10-11 10:30:00 Description: Playing along with a drumless track with spaces for drum fills can test your ability to maintain a steady tempo through fills and transition back into the groove. The song from this podcast, Canyon Jump, can be downloaded at drumcast.tv/drumlesstrack...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making Old Drum Licks New Again Updated: 2007-10-18 10:30:00 Description: Shifting, adding and subtracting accents is a simple way to make old drum licks sound new and exciting. Also, a review of Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD set....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Slipping Sticks Updated: 2007-11-01 10:30:00 Description: How to keep your drum sticks from slipping, choosing the right stick and what are all those cymbals for?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Selecting a Drum Kit Updated: 2007-11-29 11:30:00 Description: Things to keep in mind when you're ready to buy drums, drumless tracks from minusdrums.com, more about Jojo Mayer and a Steve Jordan drumstick giveaway....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ghost Notes Updated: 2008-01-07 11:30:00 Description: Darren responds to a question about ghost notes from Drew in Michigan....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Weaker Hand Updated: 2008-01-31 11:30:00 Description: Darren responds to a question from Jason in Charlotte, North Carolina, about how to make your weaker hand stronger, and he plays "Bonzai Cadence." Download the sheet music for Bonzai Cadence for free at drumcast.tv....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Consistency in Motion Updated: 2008-04-21 10:31:00 Description: Mark in Canada asks about how to play rimshots and six stroke rolls consistently and how the Spirit plays into drumming. Steve from Ohio asks about getting a good sound from acoustic drums in church....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The DrumDial: Does it work? Updated: 2008-05-06 01:31:00 Description: Mike from Tampa asks about double bass drumming, drum tuning and using the DrumDial. Darren goes into excruciating detail explaining and demonstrating the DrumDial and ends up not having enough time to respond to any other voicemails. Plus, AndreasÖ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Your Favorite Drum Licks Updated: 2007-01-04 11:30:00 Description: Darren talks about learning your favorite drum licks using the intro to Led Zeppelin's "Rock n' Roll" as an example. Visit www.unirunner.com/asd to try the Amazing Slow Downer, software that allows you to slow down music without changing the pitch. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Triplets Between the Hands and Kick Drum Updated: 2007-01-11 11:30:00 Description: Use the hands with the kick drum to create some interesting triplet combinations. Also, Darren replies to e-mails about flams, drags, accents, grip and well-being from Sam, Tony and Mark. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Building on the Basics Updated: 2007-01-18 11:30:00 Description: You can break drum rudiments down into a few key elements. This can help you to build them back up into your own unique style of playing. Darren also mentions the Amazing Slow Downer again and his experience with learnlicks.com. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lessons or No Lessons Updated: 2007-01-24 11:30:00 Description: Darren responds to Nick's question about whether or not he should take lessons, Samuel's question about playing drums with piano and David's question about drum tuning. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shuffles Updated: 2007-02-01 11:30:00 Description: They can be notated in various ways, but most shuffle grooves are based on a triplet feel. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Splitting Up Sextuplets Updated: 2007-02-08 11:30:00 Description: You can take familiar rhythmic figures like sextuplets and split them up in new ways to create unique and fresh drum licks. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Solo Updated: 2007-02-15 11:30:00 Description: There are a few guidelines that might enhance an average drum solo. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reading Drum Music Updated: 2007-02-22 11:30:00 Description: An e-mail from Oli in the UK about reading drum music inspires a discussion about quarter, eighth and sixteenth notes and how they are used to notate drum beats. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Polyrhythms Updated: 2007-03-08 11:30:00 Description: Exploring polyrhythms can change the way you think about drumming, from both a musical and a mathematic perspective. Also, more about reading drum music, in response to e-mails from Kevin in Malaysia and Chris in Australia. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Drummer's Cookbook Updated: 2007-03-22 10:30:00 Description: Darren demonstrates his approach to learning beats from the popular Mel Bay book "The Drummer's Cookbook" by John Pickering. It's an excellent resource for developing independence and the ability to come up new grooves and fills on the fly. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Playing Along with Recordings Updated: 2007-07-19 10:30:00 Description: Hayley from Australia asks about playing along with pre-recorded songs. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Keeping it Steady Updated: 2007-07-26 10:30:00 Description: Playing at a steady tempo, finding tunes without drums to play along with and an exercise in varying accents in a sixteenth-note pattern. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paradiddle Tom Fill Updated: 2007-08-09 10:30:00 Description: A paradiddle tom fill, the Groove Guide reverse metronome, resources for music to play along with, how to hit a China cymbal, Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer and Steve Jordan drum sticks. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Triple Strokes on a Single Pedal Updated: 2007-08-30 10:30:00 Description: Playing triple strokes on a single kick drum pedal at the end of quads and sextuplets, Ned Smith (www.nedzeppelin.com) shares topics of drumming controversy and a Vic Firth poster giveaway. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drumless Track (Stompbox) Updated: 2007-09-13 10:30:00 Description: Darren plays along to an original drumless track he recorded and discusses, throughout the tune, various techniques he uses on the kit, including a simple figure that sounds cool when sped up, holding back on the downbeat, single stroke rolls and pl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Landing on Your Feet After Fills Updated: 2007-10-11 10:30:00 Description: Playing along with a drumless track with spaces for drum fills can test your ability to maintain a steady tempo through fills and transition back into the groove. The song from this podcast, Canyon Jump, can be downloaded at unirunner.com/drumlesstr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making Old Drum Licks New Again Updated: 2007-10-18 10:30:00 Description: Shifting, adding and subtracting accents is a simple way to make old drum licks sound new and exciting. Also, a review of Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD set. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Slipping Sticks Updated: 2007-11-01 10:30:00 Description: How to keep your drum sticks from slipping, choosing the right stick and what are all those cymbals for? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Selecting a Drum Kit Updated: 2007-11-29 11:30:00 Description: Things to keep in mind when you're ready to buy drums, drumless tracks from minusdrums.com, more about Jojo Mayer and a Steve Jordan drumstick giveaway. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ghost Notes Updated: 2008-01-07 11:30:00 Description: Darren responds to a question about ghost notes from Drew in Michigan. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Weaker Hand Updated: 2008-01-31 11:30:00 Description: Darren responds to a question from Jason in Charlotte, North Carolina, about how to make your weaker hand stronger, and he plays "Bonzai Cadence." Download the sheet music for Bonzai Cadence for free at www.unirunner.com. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Consistency in Motion Updated: 2008-04-21 10:31:00 Description: Mark in Canada asks about how to play rimshots and six stroke rolls consistently and how the Spirit plays into drumming. Steve from Ohio asks about getting a good sound from acoustic drums in church. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The DrumDial: Does it work? Updated: 2008-05-06 01:31:00 Description: Mike from Tampa asks about double bass drumming, drum tuning and using the DrumDial. Darren goes into excruciating detail explaining and demonstrating the DrumDial and ends up not having enough time to respond to any other voicemails. Plus, Andreas ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Increasing Independence Updated: 2008-06-13 21:22:00 Description: Abel from San Antonio asks about increasing hand and foot independence. Also, the unirunner Drum Lessons 2006 Collection is now available. For more info, visit www.unirunner.com/2006. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drum Rug Updated: 2008-07-22 10:17:00 Description: Louis from New Jersey asks about playing a 16th-note pattern on the hi-hat, and Marvin from Germany asks about triplets and drum rugs. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sambas Updated: 2008-11-24 11:30:00 Description: Scott from Florida asks about sambas, Hayden from Ohio asks about snare buzz and Darren challenges you to take a sticking quiz. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Basic drum care and upkeep Updated: 2009-01-05 11:30:00 Description: Zack from Minnesota asks about basic drum care. Drew from Sioux Falls asks about where to find a cheap drum kit and Steven from Tennessee asks about improving double bass drum speed and avoiding denting drum heads. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Your Favorite Drum Licks Updated: 2007-01-04 11:30:00 Description: Darren talks about learning your favorite drum licks using the intro to Led Zeppelin's "Rock n' Roll" as an example. Visitwww.unirunner.com/asdto try the Amazing Slow Downer, software that allows you to slow down music without changing the pitch....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Triplets Between the Hands and Kick Drum Updated: 2007-01-11 11:30:00 Description: Use the hands with the kick drum to create some interesting triplet combinations. Also, Darren replies to e-mails about flams, drags, accents, grip and well-being from Sam, Tony and Mark....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Building on the Basics Updated: 2007-01-18 11:30:00 Description: You can break drum rudiments down into a few key elements. This can help you to build them back up into your own unique style of playing. Darren also mentions theAmazing Slow Downeragain and his experience withlearnlicks.com....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lessons or No Lessons Updated: 2007-01-24 11:30:00 Description: Darren responds to Nick's question about whether or not he should take lessons, Samuel's question about playing drums with piano and David's question about drum tuning....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shuffles Updated: 2007-02-01 11:30:00 Description: They can be notated in various ways, but most shuffle grooves are based on a triplet feel....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Splitting Up Sextuplets Updated: 2007-02-08 11:30:00 Description: You can take familiar rhythmic figures like sextuplets and split them up in new ways to create unique and fresh drum licks....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Solo Updated: 2007-02-15 11:30:00 Description: There are a few guidelines that might enhance an average drum solo....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reading Drum Music Updated: 2007-02-22 11:30:00 Description: An e-mail from Oli in the UK about reading drum music inspires a discussion about quarter, eighth and sixteenth notes and how they are used to notate drum beats....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Polyrhythms Updated: 2007-03-08 11:30:00 Description: Exploring polyrhythms can change the way you think about drumming, from both a musical and a mathematic perspective. Also, more about reading drum music, in response to e-mails from Kevin in Malaysia and Chris in Australia....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Drummer's Cookbook Updated: 2007-03-22 10:30:00 Description: Darren demonstrates his approach to learning beats from the popular Mel Bay book"The Drummer's Cookbook"by John Pickering. It's an excellent resource for developing independence and the ability to come up new grooves and fills on the fly....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Playing Along with Recordings Updated: 2007-07-19 10:30:00 Description: Hayley from Australia asks about playing along with pre-recorded songs....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Keeping it Steady Updated: 2007-07-26 10:30:00 Description: Playing at a steady tempo, finding tunes without drums to play along with and an exercise in varying accents in a sixteenth-note pattern....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paradiddle Tom Fill Updated: 2007-08-09 10:30:00 Description: A paradiddle tom fill, the Groove Guide reverse metronome, resources for music to play along with, how to hit a China cymbal, Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer and Steve Jordan drum sticks....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Triple Strokes on a Single Pedal Updated: 2007-08-30 10:30:00 Description: Playing triple strokes on a single kick drum pedal at the end of quads and sextuplets, Ned Smith (www.nedzeppelin.com) shares topics of drumming controversy and a Vic Firth poster giveaway....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drumless Track (Stompbox) Updated: 2007-09-13 10:30:00 Description: Darren plays along to an original drumless track he recorded and discusses, throughout the tune, various techniques he uses on the kit, including a simple figure that sounds cool when sped up, holding back on the downbeat, single stroke rolls and pla...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Landing on Your Feet After Fills Updated: 2007-10-11 10:30:00 Description: Playing along with a drumless track with spaces for drum fills can test your ability to maintain a steady tempo through fills and transition back into the groove. The song from this podcast, Canyon Jump, can be downloaded atunirunner.com/drumlesstrac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making Old Drum Licks New Again Updated: 2007-10-18 10:30:00 Description: Shifting, adding and subtracting accents is a simple way to make old drum licks sound new and exciting. Also, a review of Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD set....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Slipping Sticks Updated: 2007-11-01 10:30:00 Description: How to keep your drum sticks from slipping, choosing the right stick and what are all those cymbals for?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Selecting a Drum Kit Updated: 2007-11-29 11:30:00 Description: Things to keep in mind when you're ready to buy drums, drumless tracks fromminusdrums.com, more about Jojo Mayer and a Steve Jordan drumstick giveaway....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ghost Notes Updated: 2008-01-07 11:30:00 Description: Darren responds to a question about ghost notes from Drew in Michigan....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Weaker Hand Updated: 2008-01-31 11:30:00 Description: Darren responds to a question from Jason in Charlotte, North Carolina, about how to make your weaker hand stronger, and he plays "Bonzai Cadence." Download the sheet music for Bonzai Cadence for free at www.unirunner.com....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Consistency in Motion Updated: 2008-04-21 10:31:00 Description: Mark in Canada asks about how to play rimshots and six stroke rolls consistently and how the Spirit plays into drumming. Steve from Ohio asks about getting a good sound from acoustic drums in church....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The DrumDial: Does it work? Updated: 2008-05-06 01:31:00 Description: Mike from Tampa asks about double bass drumming, drum tuning and using the DrumDial. Darren goes into excruciating detail explaining and demonstrating the DrumDial and ends up not having enough time to respond to any other voicemails. Plus, AndreasÖ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Basic Drum Care and Upkeep Updated: 2009-01-05 12:30:11 Description: Zack from Minnesota asks about basic drum care. Drew from Sioux Falls asks about where to find a cheap drum kit and Steven from Tennessee asks about improving double bass drum speed and avoiding denting drum heads. Direct download: unirunner_1-5-09_...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sambas Updated: 2008-11-24 12:30:27 Description: Scott from Florida asks about sambas, Hayden from Ohio asks about snare buzz and Darren challenges you to take a sticking quiz. Direct download: unirunner_11-14-08_sambas.mp4Download: Sambas sheet music.pdf ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learn Your Favorite Drum Licks Updated: 2007-01-04 12:30:20 Description: Darren talks about learning your favorite drum licks using the intro to Led Zeppelin's "Rock n' Roll" as an example. Visit www.unirunner.com/asd to try the Amazing Slow Downer, software that allows you to slow down music without changing t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lessons or No Lessons Updated: 2007-01-24 12:30:56 Description: Darren responds to Nick's question about whether or not he should take lessons, Samuel's question about playing drums with piano and David's question about drum tuning. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Increasing Independence Updated: 2008-06-13 23:22:03 Description: Abel from San Antonio asks about increasing hand and foot independence. Also, the unirunner Drum Lessons 2006 Collection is now available. For more info, visit www.unirunner.com/2006.Direct download: unirunner_6-13-08_increasing_independence.mp4 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drum Rug Updated: 2008-07-22 12:17:44 Description: Louis from New Jersey asks about playing a 16th-note pattern on the hi-hat, and Marvin from Germany asks about triplets and drum rugs.Direct download: unirunner_7-22-08_drum_rug.mp4 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The DrumDial: Does it work? Updated: 2008-05-06 03:31:27 Description: Mike from Tampa asks about double bass drumming, drum tuning and using the DrumDial. Darren goes into excruciating detail explaining and demonstrating the DrumDial and ends up not having enough time to respond to any other voicemails. Plus, Andreas ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Consistency in Motion Updated: 2008-04-21 12:31:16 Description: Mark in Canada asks about how to play rimshots and six stroke rolls consistently and how the Spirit plays into drumming. Steve from Ohio asks about getting a good sound from acoustic drums in church.Direct download: unirunner_4-21-08_consistency_in_...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cymbal Squelches Updated: 2006-08-10 12:30:48 Description: Squelch cymbals with one hand or two. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Barking Hi-Hats Updated: 2006-08-17 12:30:38 Description: The barking hi-hat effect can add punch to beats and fills. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Traditional Grip Updated: 2006-08-24 12:30:44 Description: There are various reasons why you might decide to play traditional grip. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Flam Fanatic Updated: 2006-08-31 12:30:35 Description: Practicing a combination of Swiss Army Triplets and Flam Accents can help you work flams into your playing. Download transcription of Swiss Army Triplet/Flam Accent exercise (.pdf - 35KB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Simply Playing Simply Updated: 2006-09-07 12:30:19 Description: It can sometimes be more of a challenge to play a simple groove than a busy one. Also, footage from a recent drum competition at Sioux Falls Music. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Six-Eight Groove Updated: 2006-09-14 12:30:04 Description: Ghost notes, double strokes and alternate stickings can add interest to six-eight grooves. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dynamics Updated: 2006-09-21 12:30:14 Description: Dynamics can help distinguish between just beating things with a stick and playing music. Also, a discussion of hearing protection methods. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Darren's Drums For Sale Updated: 2008-03-11 11:53:37 Description: My old drums are for sale on Ebay. I picked up a new Pearl MCX kit recently. I don't have room for two kits. I sold the 16"x16" floor tom. I've got four pieces left. Starting bid $800. Here's a link to the auction. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Triplets Between the Hands and Kick Drum Updated: 2007-01-11 12:30:18 Description: Use the hands with the kick drum to create some interesting triplet combinations. Also, Darren replies to e-mails about flams, drags, accents, grip and well-being from Sam, Tony and Mark. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Building on the Basics Updated: 2007-01-18 12:30:37 Description: You can break drum rudiments down into a few key elements. This can help you to build them back up into your own unique style of playing. Darren also mentions the Amazing Slow Downer again and his experience with learnlicks.com. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shuffles Updated: 2007-02-01 12:30:04 Description: They can be notated in various ways, but most shuffle grooves are based on a triplet feel. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Splitting Up Sextuplets Updated: 2007-02-08 12:30:57 Description: You can take familiar rhythmic figures like sextuplets and split them up in new ways to create unique and fresh drum licks. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Solo Updated: 2007-02-15 12:30:35 Description: There are a few guidelines that might enhance an average drum solo. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Slipping Sticks Updated: 2007-11-01 12:30:52 Description: How to keep your drum sticks from slipping, choosing the right stick and what are all those cymbals for? Direct download: unirunner_11-1-07_slipping_sticks.mp4 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Weaker Hand Updated: 2008-01-31 12:30:29 Description: Darren responds to a question from Jason in Charlotte, North Carolina, about how to make your weaker hand stronger, and he plays "Bonzai Cadence." Download the sheet music for Bonzai Cadence for free at www.unirunner.com.Direct download: u...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ghost Notes Updated: 2008-01-07 12:30:16 Description: Darren responds to a question about ghost notes from Drew in Michigan. Direct download: unirunner_1-7-08_ghost_notes.mp4 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Selecting a Drum Kit Updated: 2007-11-29 12:30:32 Description: Things to keep in mind when you're ready to buy drums, drumless tracks from minusdrums.com, more about Jojo Mayer and a Steve Jordan drumstick giveaway. Direct download: unirunner_11-29-07_selecting_a_drum_kit.mp4 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making Old Drum Licks New Again Updated: 2007-10-18 12:30:53 Description: Shifting, adding and subtracting accents is a simple way to make old drum licks sound new and exciting. Also, a review of Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD set. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Landing on Your Feet After Fills Updated: 2007-10-11 12:30:38 Description: Playing along with a drumless track with spaces for drum fills can test your ability to maintain a steady tempo through fills and transition back into the groove. The song from this podcast, Canyon Jump, can be downloaded at unirunner.com/drumlesstr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Triple Strokes on a Single Pedal Updated: 2007-08-30 12:30:07 Description: Playing triple strokes on a single kick drum pedal at the end of quads and sextuplets, Ned Smith (www.nedzeppelin.com) shares topics of drumming controversy and a Vic Firth poster giveaway. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drumless Track (Stompbox) Updated: 2007-09-13 12:30:55 Description: Darren plays along to an original drumless track he recorded and discusses, throughout the tune, various techniques he uses on the kit, including a simple figure that sounds cool when sped up, holding back on the downbeat, single stroke rolls and pl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paradiddle Tom Fill Updated: 2007-08-09 12:30:17 Description: A paradiddle tom fill, the Groove Guide reverse metronome, resources for music to play along with, how to hit a China cymbal, Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer and Steve Jordan drum sticks. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Keeping it Steady Updated: 2007-07-26 12:30:06 Description: Playing at a steady tempo, finding tunes without drums to play along with and an exercise in varying accents in a sixteenth-note pattern. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Playing Along with Recordings Updated: 2007-07-19 12:30:02 Description: Hayley from Australia asks about playing along with pre-recorded songs. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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