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Comment on Fall Tours – Bernard Purdie & Lucerne Blues Fest by Greg Wyser-Pratte

Greg Wyser-Pratte — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:16:20 +0000

Thanks Sharon, that was a blast!

Comment on Fall Tours – Bernard Purdie & Lucerne Blues Fest by Sharon Lewis

Sharon Lewis — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:02:45 +0000

Thank you so much Greg. I had an awesome time with you as well!

Comment on The 5-Minute Practice Routine by meowmixx

meowmixx — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:29:37 +0000

Two thumbs up! Reminds me of a saying I heard years back that I liked: Inch by inch, cinch. Yard by yard, very hard. However, practicing hard (if done carefully/mindfully) is fun when it primes the brain to keep practicing while you sleep. I’d see it a lot with piano–not being able to get a difficult passage one day (no matter how hard i try) yet magically able to play it fluidly and effortlessly the next. It feels so good when that happens….

I like reading all your blurbs on developing/improving musical skills and didactic approaches. They amuse and entertain the way good blurbs should, but more than that, I think you have many good ideas and creative approaches and applications, and appreciate you taking a few moments to share them with others. I’ve only been playing drums for a few weeks now, but they are quickly becoming my favorite ‘guilty pleasure’, so I hope you continue to share your ideas on effective practicing strategies beyond the ones for people who don’t want to (or have time for) practice. They’re good thoughts, it’s just….I wonder if a different communication mechanism might serve better for reaching those who would most benefit from these ideas?

Comment on Lessons from the Masters by Bryan Bowman

Bryan Bowman — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:11:13 +0000

Hey Greg,

Great musical tips in this section! Keep em coming! I have been getting back into playing along with records and it’s so much fun as well as very informative in the best possible way. The feel of each drummer is so unique, as you said, and you almost can’t describe it but can get it when you groove along with the recording.

Hope you’re having fun in NYC!

Bryan

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Comment on Set-Up by Greg Wyser-Pratte

Greg Wyser-Pratte — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:26:06 +0000

Hi Javier,
I use Remo Coated Ambassadors top and bottom, including the bass drum.

Comment on Set-Up by javier

javier — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:10:45 +0000

hello that heads you use in your gretcsh

Comment on Set-Up by Don Lyons

Don Lyons — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:39:21 +0000

Wow! That round badge kit is SWEET! I know that you love that set.

Comment on Set-Up by Greg Wyser-Pratte

Greg Wyser-Pratte — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:39:13 +0000

Thanks Ed for your thoughts and kind words. I agree that snare is not as crispy as I would like. I am currently shopping around for an alternative. I will be sure to post if I find something! Cheers!

Comment on Set-Up by Ed Kriege

Ed Kriege — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:10:15 +0000

correction: ludwig supersensitive snare, not supraphonic, e.g.:

http://www.vintagedrum.com/item/Ludwig-Brass-Shell-Supersensitive-Snare-Drum-Circa-1959-VI-2874