Drummer PAG

Solo pour concours

2012-01-20T13:11:00.002-05:00

Pour ceuze qui aurait manqué...

http://belleetbum.telequebec.tv/afondlacaisse/visionner-et-voter/4?startPlayback=1

Odd Timing Practice

2011-07-26T13:08:00.004-04:00

2011-05-11T21:05:00.001-04:00

Here is a video I made in december of last year, it shows a wide array of techniques and grooves.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment!

Progressive Rhythm

2010-02-17T07:45:00.005-05:00

Here's an example of a progressive rhythm.

The main rhythm never changes but the tempo grows faster and more complex.

The idea here is to give the other musicians an energy boost like at the end of a song to please the crowds

;-)

Sabian to the rescue!

2010-01-20T18:12:00.007-05:00

Christmas was gooooooood!

A new Sabian XS20 14' medium-thin crash cymbal make me want to make a new video!

Ahhhhh, isn't it refreshing?

Comparing with my older ones, I know now that I'll need more Sabians to complete the kit ;-)

SynapTricks Video

2009-12-07T18:52:00.011-05:00

I finally have High-Speed internet access so

now you'll see some REAL content over here!

This video has been improvised so don't really mind the first part until I find what I wanted to play ;-)

To drummers:

To play on a little bongo

like at the end, just "relax",

make your fingers, arms and shoulders

part of the stick.

Drum photoshoot pt1!

2009-03-14T10:33:00.011-04:00

Cymbals are so cute!

Ohh.. and pedals are so sexy ;-)

Nice finish for a 35 years old drum!

Stay tuned, more to come!

Drum and Concert Flute Duo

2008-09-03T18:00:00.010-04:00

A winning combination?

A lot of people tell me that my band will never work because we are only a duo of Drum and Guit. People are often clueless about what creates a duo. The players will decide by their musical talent if the duo works or not. It's simple! Now, to prove that any instrument can be played along side, here is my girlfriend and I playing a small duo, only drums and flute to a popular rhythm. I really like how it sounds, (especially with my new mics...hehehe)

Any other odd musical combinations you can think of?

EDIT: For those that want the recording, contact me...

And then they were six!

2008-08-16T15:54:00.007-04:00

My birthday was a great event!

I decided that my drumkit needed some better microphones. (My only way of recording was with my laptop's mic.....and I wouldn't reccomend it...)

Shure makes the best mics, eveyone knows it. What not everyone knows is if it's worth it to hand out 400$ for drum mics. They say it depends on your needs; and it does, but no brand can compare to Shure.

In the comming posts I'll write about these mics and from now on, everything you listen from me will be recorded with these beauties!

Here's a teaser!

Edit: For the recording, contact me...

A new Video!

2008-04-07T20:06:00.006-04:00

Here it is, an update!

It was done in a small family show. We had so much fun! The guy in pink is my father, I'm so proud of him to put everything toghether for this show!!

In this solo you can see a good chunk of cross-sticking, flams, polyrhythmic phrasing. I was also doing a bass drum shuffle during the whole thing for those you can't hear it!

Comments?

DrumPAG 1st Edit

2008-01-17T17:31:00.006-05:00

Hello again!

Here is my first edit, I hope you like it!

Polyrhythm Lesson #3

2008-01-07T18:30:00.003-05:00

The Right Hand double strokes the toms.

The Left Hand flams the 1st tom and the downs the snare

The foots are obvious.

In the next posts I'll elaborate

T O O L -- R O S E T T A S T O N E D -- MARCH 2007

Polyrhythm lesson #2

2007-12-28T11:55:00.002-05:00

Before moving on, let's analyse this piece,

since we will not be doing 'this' with everything.

This exercise (or wavefile viewform) should be tried with your 3 leading fingers.

They are the ones you would normally use to count to 3.

Equalling 3 rhythms.

So.

1-4-6-9 is done with the "index" finger.

2-5-8 is done with the "major" finger.

3-7 is done with the "'before' pinky" finger.

Have fun!

About

About Lesson #1

2007-12-28T11:33:00.001-05:00

This should really be understood before going on.

The ensuing pain that could nurture in one's mind is boggling.

The harsh, is not to be underestimated.

But the reward;

Mind opening!

So, free you are.
To continue;

Polyrhythm lesson #1

2007-12-27T09:28:00.001-05:00

The Challenge.

If your are debuting, or learning to play drums,

You should worry about your ease in front of the drum,

Before you can start to polyrhythm.

Here is a treat for you,

In blue the right hand, (low tom)

In green the left hand, (high tom)

In red the right foot. (bass drum)

Exercise on a table; And

ROCK IT!

About

Welcome to the drumpag blog

2007-12-22T13:42:00.002-05:00

Hello dear passenger! Thank you for joining me.. ;:-)

I will post drumming related things here and also some videos.

Please visit my other blog at: http://blogmiel.blogspot.com

About Lesson #2

2006-12-29T12:31:00.001-05:00

Here's something that could help you out,

This too.