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The 14th Soft Drum Xchange Singapore
27th September (Sunday) 2009, 12-4pm
at Geylang East Public Library - Merpati Hall, 3rd floor
What is Drum Xchange?
The objective of Drum Xchange Singapore is to
- Promote the exchange of drumming knowledge, drumming techniques, drums and drum equipment
- Identify and nurture drum talent in Singapore
- Welcome all regardless of race, language, religion, gender and music genre.
:: September Programme ::
Product Showcase - Mapex Chris Adler Signature Black Panther Snare Drum
Mapex USA announced the release of its first-ever signature snare with the introduction of the Chris Adler Signature Snare Drum. The walnut-shelled snare drum is inspired by the Lamb Of God drummer's first Black Panther snare, which he purchased for himself in 1995.
The drum's every detail is meticulously designed to Adler's specifications. From the thin premium walnut shell, to the signature graphic (designed by Lamb Of God designer K3n), to Chris's personal choice of high-quality Aquarian drum heads, (HE12 batter head and CCSN12 snare head.)
The drum's shell is 12 x 5.5, 5.1mm thick and has 2.3mm Mapex Powerhoops. The drum's hardware is black chrome plated. The inside of each drum is labeled with a commemorative sticker that identifies the instrument.
"The size of the drum mixed with a high-tension, high-energy head creates a unique, high pitched, yet full bodied punch that has become a signature sound in my playing and in the band's catalog," said Adler upon his approval of the final prototype."
If you have been curious about this snare, here's your chance! Mapex has kindly loaned a review piece for all DXS attendees to view & try.
Drummer Showcase - Soh Wen Ming "Wen"
Soh Wen Ming is a drummer and a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. His association with music started when he was 12 years old in church. Later on he got to hang with many of Singapore’s best jazz musicians such as Jeremy Monteiro, Christy Smith, Eddie Layman, Mei Shuem, Chok Kerong, Andrew Lim and others. He also studied for five years under one of Singapore’s greatest drummers, the late Edmond Branson Jr. Wen Ming is the recipient of both the Berklee World Scholarship Tour Scholarship and the Singapore National Arts Council Overseas Arts Bursary. In 2006 Wen Ming, with financial support from both the Berklee College of Music and the Singapore National Arts Council, began his journey at the Berklee College of Music. In his time there he has studied with great teachers such as Hal Crook, Ed Tomassi, Jon Hazilla, Ian Froman, Dave Samuels Ralph Peterson and George Garzone. He has now relocated back to Singapore and hopes to always involve himself in creative musical projects that reflect the search for truth.
Awards
* Singapore National Arts Council Bursary (Overseas)
* Berklee College of World Scholarship Tour
* Berklee/Evans Drumheads Endowed Award, Spring 09
* MVP is Hal Crook’s Advanced Jazz Ensemble, Spring 08 (for more info, check out www.halcrook.com)
Wen will be conducting a drum workshop covering the following aspects:
Technique
Good Basic Hand Technique, moeller applications and practice methods, ways to practice with just a practice pad, balance exercises, motion and mobility exercises around the kit, basic brush technique
Coordination
Different applications of the classic books Stick Control and Syncopation, basic jazz comping coordination exercises, feathering the bass drum
Vocabulary
Rudimental applications around the kit, different approaches to building vocabulary (rudimental approaches, listening to recordings, transcribing)
Time
The Three levels of time, dealing with time in a musical context, how to approach recording to a click vs playing live with other people, working on resolution points, ways to practice with a metronome, ways to practice with recordings
Stuff Dealing Directly with Jazz
Vocabulary, Great Jazz Drummers and Recordings to Check out
For more information on Wen, please check out
http://wenmingsohmusic.com/
Drum Setup & Tuning Workshop by Fu Man (drum_hobbyist)
We are proud to announce that Excel Sports & Music (also known as Ranking Sports at Bras Brasah and Music Theme stores) is now a DXS Sponsor!!
In coming meetups, you can expect drum products such as new Paiste cymbal products, to be available for softies to try and review =)
They have also agreed to sponsor a 2nd drumset, a Carlos Star-5 5-piece drumkit for use at our DXS meetups.
Fu Man will be taking the opportunity to demonstrate drumset setup and tuning.
The Carlos Star-5 is a Made-in-Taiwan drum kit with 22-inch kick drum.
It will be a good opportunity to test out the drumkit as well as ask questions about drumset tuning and setup in general.
27th September (Sunday) 2009, 12-4pm
at Geylang East Public Library - Merpati Hall, 3rd floor
What is Drum Xchange?
The objective of Drum Xchange Singapore is to
- Promote the exchange of drumming knowledge, drumming techniques, drums and drum equipment
- Identify and nurture drum talent in Singapore
- Welcome all regardless of race, language, religion, gender and music genre.
:: September Programme ::
Product Showcase - Mapex Chris Adler Signature Black Panther Snare Drum
Mapex USA announced the release of its first-ever signature snare with the introduction of the Chris Adler Signature Snare Drum. The walnut-shelled snare drum is inspired by the Lamb Of God drummer's first Black Panther snare, which he purchased for himself in 1995.
The drum's every detail is meticulously designed to Adler's specifications. From the thin premium walnut shell, to the signature graphic (designed by Lamb Of God designer K3n), to Chris's personal choice of high-quality Aquarian drum heads, (HE12 batter head and CCSN12 snare head.)
The drum's shell is 12 x 5.5, 5.1mm thick and has 2.3mm Mapex Powerhoops. The drum's hardware is black chrome plated. The inside of each drum is labeled with a commemorative sticker that identifies the instrument.
"The size of the drum mixed with a high-tension, high-energy head creates a unique, high pitched, yet full bodied punch that has become a signature sound in my playing and in the band's catalog," said Adler upon his approval of the final prototype."
If you have been curious about this snare, here's your chance! Mapex has kindly loaned a review piece for all DXS attendees to view & try.
Drummer Showcase - Soh Wen Ming "Wen"
Soh Wen Ming is a drummer and a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. His association with music started when he was 12 years old in church. Later on he got to hang with many of Singapore’s best jazz musicians such as Jeremy Monteiro, Christy Smith, Eddie Layman, Mei Shuem, Chok Kerong, Andrew Lim and others. He also studied for five years under one of Singapore’s greatest drummers, the late Edmond Branson Jr. Wen Ming is the recipient of both the Berklee World Scholarship Tour Scholarship and the Singapore National Arts Council Overseas Arts Bursary. In 2006 Wen Ming, with financial support from both the Berklee College of Music and the Singapore National Arts Council, began his journey at the Berklee College of Music. In his time there he has studied with great teachers such as Hal Crook, Ed Tomassi, Jon Hazilla, Ian Froman, Dave Samuels Ralph Peterson and George Garzone. He has now relocated back to Singapore and hopes to always involve himself in creative musical projects that reflect the search for truth.
Awards
* Singapore National Arts Council Bursary (Overseas)
* Berklee College of World Scholarship Tour
* Berklee/Evans Drumheads Endowed Award, Spring 09
* MVP is Hal Crook’s Advanced Jazz Ensemble, Spring 08 (for more info, check out www.halcrook.com)
Wen will be conducting a drum workshop covering the following aspects:
Technique
Good Basic Hand Technique, moeller applications and practice methods, ways to practice with just a practice pad, balance exercises, motion and mobility exercises around the kit, basic brush technique
Coordination
Different applications of the classic books Stick Control and Syncopation, basic jazz comping coordination exercises, feathering the bass drum
Vocabulary
Rudimental applications around the kit, different approaches to building vocabulary (rudimental approaches, listening to recordings, transcribing)
Time
The Three levels of time, dealing with time in a musical context, how to approach recording to a click vs playing live with other people, working on resolution points, ways to practice with a metronome, ways to practice with recordings
Stuff Dealing Directly with Jazz
Vocabulary, Great Jazz Drummers and Recordings to Check out
For more information on Wen, please check out
http://wenmingsohmusic.com/
Drum Setup & Tuning Workshop by Fu Man (drum_hobbyist)
We are proud to announce that Excel Sports & Music (also known as Ranking Sports at Bras Brasah and Music Theme stores) is now a DXS Sponsor!!
In coming meetups, you can expect drum products such as new Paiste cymbal products, to be available for softies to try and review =)
They have also agreed to sponsor a 2nd drumset, a Carlos Star-5 5-piece drumkit for use at our DXS meetups.
Fu Man will be taking the opportunity to demonstrate drumset setup and tuning.
The Carlos Star-5 is a Made-in-Taiwan drum kit with 22-inch kick drum.
It will be a good opportunity to test out the drumkit as well as ask questions about drumset tuning and setup in general.
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