In Worship- Part 1
Welcome to my new series called “In Worship”.
This article is part I in this series. The goal of the series is touch on the things we all go through as musicians while serving on a worship team. Hopefully what you read will serve to acknowledge your experiences, get you to ask questions and ultimately, bring you further along your path.
Drummers Survival Kit- Reviewed
Time for another review/ product plug.
Zildjian corp puts out a nifty drummers survival kit that has everything a gigging drummer would need in a pinch to fix an issue with his kit.
The kit includes:
10 cymbal stand sleeves
10 Tension rod washers
2 small cymbal felts (hi-hat cymbal)
6 medium cymbal felts (crash or small ride)
2 large cymbal felts (ride cymbal)
1 Snare Patch
Set of snare holder strings
I picked up a bunch of them for my students as Christmas gifts. Although they are not the most exciting gift sitting in their bag, when they become necessary, they become very exciting.
The kit is CHEEP. I paid 7 bucks or so. That’s a bargain.
So why this kit?
Drum Tuning Tools – Reviewed
So, I decided to see what the buzz was about drum keys/ tuning aids available on the market.
There are two distinct types out now that differ from the standard “turn and tune” keys that everyone has used for decades.
1) A tympanic pressure gauge, which measures the tension of the drum head at each lug.
2) A torque key which can be set to a very wide tension range. These measure the tension of the tuning peg, not the head.
Each type has it’s pluses and minuses, and as a result, their specific applications. Let’s look at each in detail.
Christmas Eve at SRC
This is a video on YouTube of the opening number at one of our four Christmas eve services.
Is that an awesome light show or what?
Why Buy From…
With the Holiday season in full swing, this is a timely little rant many of you might be interested in reading when you have an hour or so to spare.
Why do I buy my Music gear and accessories primarily from one online reseller?
- Quality and consistency of customer service
- Competitive pricing
- Excellent inventory availability
- Simple, safe, predictable and effective
Let’s look at these items in greater detail.