drumcast.tv

About this original series

Experience a journey in drumming with Darren Matthes, one of the Internet's first, most prolific and popular drum lesson podcasters. drumcast.tv is for drummers of every age, style and skill level and covers a wide range of information on drumming technique, from fundamental to advanced. Darren presents it all in a laid-back style while answering questions from viewers and sharing insights into how to get the most out of your time behind the drum kit. Call the toll-free drumcast.tv voicemail line with questions, comments and suggestions at 1-800-827-9170.

Category
Music
# Episodes
36 episodes
Rating
TV-UN

Episodes of drumcast.tv

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  Hi-hats and resonant heads
  
  Geno from North Carolina asks about getting the hi-hat up to par, and David from California asks about changing resonant drumheads.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 14, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    08:04
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  Drumming Through Sheer Determination
  
  Tim from Cincinnati asks a question about overcoming the lack of flexibility in his wrist, and Darren talks about Dan Caro, an amazing drummer who can provide inspiration to overcome any number of obstacles.
  - Release date
    
    Jan 27, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    05:27
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  Basic Rock Fills (with transcription)
  
  Joe asks about basic drum fills, and Darren goes over a few fills he transcribed.
  - Release date
    
    Jan 11, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    09:49
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  Fill without messing everything up
  
  Terry from Pennsylvania asks about rimshots and Lewis from New Jersey asks about improvising. The song "Free" was written by Lee Saeger and Darren Matthes.
  - Release date
    
    Dec 23, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    12:35
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  Electronic Drums and Confusing Your Brain
  
  Darren talks about his Roland HD-1 electronic drum kit and mapping acoustic drum samples to an electronic kit (for more info, visit www.drumcast.tv/midi). He also responds to questions about electronic drum accessories and independence from Lake in Michigan.
  - Release date
    
    Mar 24, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    07:26
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  Recording a Demo
  
  Darren walks through the process of recording a demo song for his band, Free On Bond.
  - Release date
    
    Jan 8, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    21:47
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  Crash On Either Side
  
  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/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=324199&id=324219&s=143441
  - Release date
    
    Oct 26, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    08:14
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  Speeding Up Your Feet
  
  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.
  - Release date
    
    May 21, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    13:42
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  Double Bass Drum Control
  
  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.
  - Release date
    
    Feb 19, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    14:33
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  Basic Drum Care and Upkeep
  
  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.
  - Release date
    
    Jan 5, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    16:12