Makes things more possible on limited funds.

Nothing can beat a handful of 4 hour sessions, though.

Book has arrived.




Full of solos, licks, exercises and transcriptions from Max, Philly Joe, Elvin and others.

Yeah, same thing, just the new Drumeo version. Not sure what happened there.

Can't conpletely agree on the rebound, though.

Main "snare" part feels as close to a regular Remo pad as rubber can. The "floor tom" part, though soft and quiet, is the part with most bounce to me.

Mailman just dropped by with my subscription bonus: http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i237/Odd-Arne/image_zpslwvzkaas.jpeg The main blue part feels more natural than the RealFeel for sure. It's a bit louder. The harder sections are not as hard, loud and high pitched as the underside of the RealFeel,...

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I think I wouldn't mind an 8 inch pad on small stand if there was a way to make it feel good. A real travel pad. I remember seeing some drummer selling basically a wooden stick with rubber on the end that would fit into a stand base. Some Polish drummer I think. Don't remember his name. Maybe taking...

Definetly a real snare when I can. I can all the time, but it's still not in my home.

I like the no rebound approach. I basically fold a towel over my pad. Helps me relax when I warm up.

Don't know how I would work any kind of roll or fingers without rebound, though.

Going heavy with the marching sticks definetly makes the Vinnie sigs(5Bs) feel like maple 7As. lol I try not to overdo it. It's just for variation. Also when working high Moeller and doubles they definetly let you know instantly if you're off balance. This seems to be the main reason why many advoca...