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May 07, 2008
Drum Feels (With Toms and Kick)
When it comes to arranging a song, the drum parts selected for verses, choruses and bridges are crucial. Session drummer and Pandora music analyst Jeff Anthony shows us ways that he uses his toms and kick drum to create these variations. Among the styles he gets into: a kick-heavy sixteenth note part; a spacious, rolling pattern meant to accompany a guitar drone; a syncopated and anticipated style suitable for a lively R&B track in the vein of Earth Wind & Fire; a track that accelerates to push the chorus. (10 mins.)MUSICAL TERMS INCLUDED IN THIS PODCAST
| Accents | Upbeats | Timbre | "And" of the beat |
| Kick drum | Syncopation | Eighth-note pattern | Baritone |
| Sixteenth notes | Downbeat | Floor tom | Tenor |
| Anticipation | Toms | Backbeat | Frequency range |
| BPM | Click track | Drum fill | Ostinato |
| Grace notes | Triplet | "Ee"s and "Uh"s |
Comments
Well, once again the amazement is all mine. Quite an educational experience and Pandora at the lectern.
Thanks guys, I'll be sure to spread the word.
Well
Posted by: Stefan Wenk at May 11, 2008 10:02 AM
Nice podcast Jeff! Such an ill drummer you are!
Posted by: Chris at May 15, 2008 01:35 PM
Sweet!
Posted by: Devyn at May 16, 2008 01:53 PM
Thanks for listening, guys. I'll pass the word along to Jeff.
Posted by: Kevin Seal at May 30, 2008 11:18 AM
This is such a relief from the usual drone of the internet; not only do i get great radio ALL the time, but i also get awesome information from cool musicians. I am sure to watch this page for updates, I'm eager for more!
Posted by: Colby at June 5, 2008 08:41 PM
This is great. Keep up the good work guys!!!
Posted by: Kara at June 20, 2008 10:55 AM
This is series is FANTASTIC. As an aspiring drummer, it's awesome to hear a great drummer demonstrating all of this. Way to go guys!
Posted by: Viktor at July 16, 2008 01:43 PM
