This video explains one of my favorite voicing exercises using double-down sticking. Be sure to use good speakers or headphones. Enjoy! Link to Rebellion Drums. Link to notation of exercises.
In a previous blog post, I wrote about the importance of using quality instruments. Simply put, using better gear can give you a better experience with your playing. But the drum is only part of the equation. Good tippers can also improve your experience in the bodhrán. What makes a tipper "good?" In short, how it sounds and how it feels. Sound Considerations A good tipper should have a shape and mass that enables you to produce a full frequency response from the drum. The higher the mass of the the tipper, the greater the response from the skin. As such, you will get a fuller, richer sound. However, heavier tippers may not produce the sounds you would like with regards to "pops" and other h
