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    How to keep drum from going out of tune while playing?

    I use knurled, circular brass jam nuts on the tension rods. McMaster-Carr supplies these jam nuts. The tension rods on most of my drums are 1/4 inch diameter with a thread pitch of 20 turns per inch.
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    The new Vic Firth Ban Hammer

    For use on the hands of lead guitarists who can't (or won't) keep straight tempo. This stick is the "hammer metronome."
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    Safe distance from drums

    I use RADIANS silicone earplug kits. Cheap, effective, custom moldable. https://www.radians.com/products/composite-radians-custom-molded-earplugs-and-accessories https://www.radians.com/products/radians-retail-custom-molded-earplugs
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    You see a lot of unsupervised tweens in the audience, what is your reaction?

    I agree. It is the problem of the tweens' parents.
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    do you get stressed other drummers are better than you?

    No - I become inspired to practice more effectively.
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    I'm loving my new marching sticks

    When I first started playing, I used Ludwig 3S corps sticks. I still use huge sticks and have never suffered an injury.
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    I'm loving my new marching sticks

    Those sticks quickly let you know when you are using bad technique!
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    I'm loving my new marching sticks

    Ralph Hardimon HAMMER drum corps sticks work well for me.
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    Danny Carey- Arrested for assault

    No surprise as Dave races sports cars in his free time.
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    30” subwoofers

    Watch out for the "brown note."
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    Drumming Rudiments Technique Help?

    Tommy Igoe's "Great Hands for a Lifetime"
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    Removing Cymbal coating, what results?

    also wear a chemical respirator and goggles.
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    Anyone use 2bs or other big sticks for jazz or otherwise quiet music?

    The Hardimon Hammers are "chop builders>"
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