Tuning the Tama S.L.P. snare drum

People often ask me about tuning drums, so here's a little video showing how to get the best tones out of your snare.

And while we're at it, let's check out an exclusive piece of Tama craftsmanship, shall we? The kick ass snare drum featured in this video is the Tama S.L.P. Vintage Steel, officially presented at NAMM 2012 along with the new Tama Silverstar series. I'll be presenting both the S.L.P. and Silverstar during my upcoming European drum clinic tour. More details about that very soon; meanwhile, enjoy this new vid and keep those questions coming!

Superior Drummer, part 1

Thanks everyone for your kind comments! I'm gonna do my best to answer all of your requests.

Let's kick things off with Superior Drummer. This amazing piece of Toontrack software changed my life, and for those of you who don't know it yet, I highly recommend checking it out. Here are the basics of using SD with an electronic drumkit.

The "Dirk Blast"

Hey everyone, welcome to my official blog! As often as I can, I'll be posting new videos with drum lessons, tips and tricks for your enjoyment. And what better to start with than the "Dirk Blast"?

Feel free to send your requests or questions to info[at]dirkverbeuren[dot]com!

 

Correction: the rudiment I'm showing is actually the Flam Accent, not the Flam Tap. Sorry for the confusion!