[Dixielandjazz] Drummers

[Diann Franks]

What's the difference between a percussionist and a drummer? Answer: A 
percussisionist keeps their instrument in perfect tune and is also able to read 
music.




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From: Jack Mitchell <fjmitch at westnet.com.au>
To: Diann <swingbanjo at yahoo.com>
Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Wed, July 14, 2010 9:35:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Drummers

Steve Barbone wrote:

> I think one way to tell a musician drummer, from one who is no so inclined, is 
>to watch how he/she tunes up his drums. Of course, if he  does not tune his 
>drums, chances are he is not going to be a "musical"  drummer.

I'll be the mug - does the drummer have to retune his drums when the next song 
is in a different key??

And what about the songs which have two or more key changes ??

And how does one tune a washboard??

Best wishes
Jack Mitchell 

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