Joe Barnes, Author at Timber Timbre

Let’s Get Started Learning About the Best Snare Drummer in the World!

As a touring/studio musician, I’m always puzzled by drummers who are indifferent to their snare drums. They don’t play them much on the road; they don’t play them much in the studio. And then they wonder why their drumming sounds dull, uninspired, and out-of-synch. Snare drums are an essential component of any kit. They anchor …

I was on the road recently as drummer for a well-known band, and someone came up to me backstage and asked if cymbals were a necessity for a drum kit. My answer was an emphatic “yes!” To me, cymbals are musical exclamation points. They also add character, emotion and groove to a song. Cymbals aren’t …