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service@percussionsource.com — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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service@percussionsource.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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Fujii Trio to Perform

mkray@percussionsource.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Fujii Trio will perform at PASIC this year on Saturday, November 14th at 4:00pm. Mark your calendars! This should be one of the most thrilling performances at this year’s convention!

Black Swamp Percussion Instruments Featured by the Meehan/Perkins Duo!

service@percussionsource.com — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

15% Off Black Swamp Educational Products!

mkray@percussionsource.com — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Just in time for Back-to-School, we're offering an additional 15% off our already low prices on these select Black Swamp Educational products. The prices on the website already reflect the extra 15% discount. This deal won't last long -- it expires on August 31st. Pick up these GREAT products at a G [...]

Win a FREE Innovative Percussion Mallet Bag!

mkray@percussionsource.com — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

From now through August 26th, if you purchase over $100 in any Innovative Percussion products, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a Free MB-3 Large Cordura Mallet Bag—an $85 retail value!

The contest is simple: just add the Innovative Percussion products to your shopping cart and enter IPMALBAG in the Promo [...]

Black Swamp Offers Cash Rebate on Snare Drums!

mkray@percussionsource.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Black Swamp Percussion has offered a limited time rebate on any Snare Drum purchase through August. The process is simple!

Just purchase any Black Swamp Concert Maple, Pro10 Studio, SoundArt, or Multisonic Snare Drum between now and August 31st, then complete Black Swamp’s Online Rebate Questionnaire by September 18th and they’ll [...]

Zildjian On Tour Video!

cwood@westmusic.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

ZOT kicked off in the Midwest at West Music in Coralville, IA.

Craigie Zildjian was on hand with Danny Seraphine of CTA (and formerly of Chicago) to meet drummers and help them pick out cymbals. Chris Wood and Marc Kray run a terrific drum department under the direction of Robin Walenta, President of West Music. ZOT took over the whole store with one-of-a-kind prototype cymbals set up in the large performance space and a deep selection of Zildjian [...]

My New Drums

aadams@westmusic.com — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This was a long time coming.

After playing the drums for more than 20 years, it was finally time for me to purchase my first set of modern, high-end drums. I had played on homemade kits: a little Remo Jr Pro set, a 5-pc Ludwig Rocker kit, and a vintage 60's Ludwig jazz set. I loved all those kits, and they served me well through elementary school, junior high, and high school. I didn't take my drums to college since I didn't really have a place to store them, and the school had some ve [...]

Jazz Drummers vs Rock Drummers

aadams@westmusic.com — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Wait! Before you start saying "You can't compare jazz drummers to rock drummers," let me explain.

I'm not trying to compare the two in terms of talent or influence or relevancy to the musical world. I'm not comparing styles or chops or trying to say one is better than the other. The truth is you really CAN’T compare the two. The two different styles of music demand very different things from drummers, and rarely do you ever see a drummer who can really be called a maste [...]

Pro Mark to Introduce Joey Jordison Sticks!

mkray@percussionsource.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

On May 15th, Pro Mark will introduce the brand new Joey Jordison Signature drum sticks.

Designed in conjunction with the popular Slipknot drummer, Joey Jordison, these sticks offer some exciting new features that are sure to please drummers of all styles, all ages, and all skill levels. < [...]

World Drums Video Playlist at YouTube

mkray@percussionsource.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Our favorite World Drums videos at YouTube. Scroll through these videos and enjoy.

Click Here to Go to the Percussion Source World Drums Playlist at YouTube

Now In Stock at PERCUSSION SOURCE: Pearl Demon Drive Bass Drum Pedals!

cwood@westmusic.com — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Be among the first to experience these! Be sure to ask about trade in options, and let that old bass drum pedal go off to pasture quietly.

Heavenly Smooth Play a Direct Drive Pearl Demon Drive Bass Drum Pedal and the first thing you'll notice is its unparalleled smoothness. Action so smooth you'll catch yourself watching your foot to make sure it's moving. The next thing you'll notice is a host of sleekly designed adjustments that allow you to custom fit the pedal to your exa [...]

Drumset Videos Playlist at YouTube

mkray@percussionsource.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Our favorite Drumset videos at YouTube. Scroll through these videos and enjoy.

Click Here to Go to the Percussion Source Drumset Playlist at YouTube

West Music/Percussion Source Warehouse Cymbal Sale

mkray@percussionsource.com — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Mark your calendars for this rare opportunity to hand select and play test a variety of drumset and concert cymbals!

Scheduled for April 18th (10am-5pm) and April 19th (12pm-4pm) the West Music/Percussion Source warehouse will be open to the public for an exclusive event.

Over 200 overstock, prototype, and studio demo cymbals will be on hand from Meinl, Zildjian, and Sabian.

Special 1 day pricing on Chronos cymbal stands. Factory representatives from Sabian, Zildjian, and Me [...]

Drumset Cymbal Buying Guide

cwood@westmusic.com — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Getting the right cymbals for your kit can be a challenging endeavor.

There are so many types, sizes, and colorations of cymbals you might wonder how you will ever decide which ones you want. You might think that going to a cymbal shop so you can hear each cymbal will help, and sometimes it does, sort of. You go around tapping on the various offerings in a cymbal room and find one you love. Then you get it home or on the gig, and it doesn't sound the same.

What's going on? Did they s [...]

Video: Selecting Suspended and Hand Cymbals

service@percussionsource.com — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

By Nick Petrella

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The Annoying Employee, Me

bzihlman@percussionsource.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

You may ask yourself, Who could possibly be the most annoying employee to sit next to? You know, like when you're in your cubicle with pictures of family, pets, and pretty islands where you'd like to escape to, you inevitably can find someone who irritates you.

Perhaps this person has flatulence issues. Or speaks too closely to you (and you'd like to offer a breath mint). Perhaps they enjoy playing with foam packing. Or leave stale pizza on their desk for weeks on end. In my profession [...]

Ode to Balter MBMC Carry-All Case

bzihlman@percussionsource.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A Poem by Beth Zihlman

For over a decade
You have provided a home
To mallets of variety
Protecting, as I roam.

You are durable and sturdy
With your nylon coating.
Ever willing to hold my mallets,
It's about you I am gloating.

Chime hammers, Triangle Bea [...]

History of the Cajon

service@percussionsource.com — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Courtesy of Meinl Percussion

The Cajon is one of the more unique and stylistically simple percussion instruments, but where does it come from?

Courtesy of Meinl Percussion

The Cajon is one of the more unique and stylistically simple percussion instruments, but where does it come from?

Besides the skin used on the heads of hand drums, there are two other materials used for percussive instruments that have been around as long: clay and wood. Jugs [...]