Sound amazing just playing the black keys on piano!

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips The piano keyboard holds many beautiful and interesting patterns. The keyboard can also look a little overwhelming for those who are just starting out! Fortunately, you can sound like a great pianist just by playing a few keys. In this newsletter, we will explore the black keys … Continue reading Sound amazing just playing the black keys on piano!

British Drum Co. Super 7 Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a 13″ x 7″ British Drum Co. Super 7 snare drum, featuring… 6mm, 10-ply Purpleheart shell with Fiddleback Sycamore outer veneer, 8 double-ended, art-deco-style lugs, Triple-flanged steel hoops, British Drum Co. Palladium Strainer. 20-strand snare wires, Remo Coated Ambassador over Ambassador Snare side heads. BDC says…“British Drum Co. has … Continue reading British Drum Co. Super 7 Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Joel Barford joins Mike Dolbear line-up at The UK Drum Show 2022

Drummer’s Review Joel Barford joins a growing list of talent to to appear in the Mike Dolbear masterclass room, when The UK Drum Show returns at its new home, the ACC Liverpool on the 2 & 3 April. Joel is a young, well respected up-and-coming drummer in the U.K. scene based in London. Joel is … Continue reading Joel Barford joins Mike Dolbear line-up at The UK Drum Show 2022

Sight-Reading: how ties affect rhythm in music notation

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Let’s take a look at ties in music notation and see how they affect the music you play.  There are many different kinds of marks and symbols across the sheet music. These symbols are instructions on how the music should be played.  Some are to do with … Continue reading Sight-Reading: how ties affect rhythm in music notation

IK Multimedia Releases Syntronik 2

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News IK Multimedia releases Syntronik 2, raising the bar for virtual synthesizers. IK’s advanced sampling techniques, combined with a hybrid sample and modeling synthesis engine, power this comprehensive collection of rare and sought-after synths with stunning sonic accuracy and the deepest editing. This is a massively enhanced … Continue reading IK Multimedia Releases Syntronik 2

DW Launch Ultralight Edge Snare Drum

Drummer’s Review Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) is extending its range of custom Collector’s Series®  snare drums with the introduction of the Ultralight Edge snare. Super lightweight, it is crafted from Space Carbon, a high-grade material that is upcycled from private sector space program manufacturing. The new 5.5 x 14” Ultralight Edge snare is assembled by … Continue reading DW Launch Ultralight Edge Snare Drum

Paiste PST-7 Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a selection of Paiste PST-7 Cymbals, featuring… PST-7 Enhanced Set containing 20″ Ride, 18″ & 16″ Crash and 14″ Hats, PST-7 FX Pack containing 10″ Splash & 18″ China, All cymbals constructed from Paiste 2002 Bronze Alloy, Red stamped logos, lathing and hammering throughout the range. Paiste says…“Paiste Sound … Continue reading Paiste PST-7 Cymbals – Drummer’s Review