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Summary: How to play wash and bell brushes on drum cymbals; get professional tips and advice from an expert drummer on music theory and playing percussion instruments in this free music lesson video.
Joel began his official study of music in middle school, and went on to immerse himself in every music making opportunity. After high school, his focus narrowed to the drum kit and he...read more
"JOEL SIEGEL: All right. So let's now attack the bell with your brushes again. The brushes, you're not going to have much of an option as far as getting to the side versus striking with the tip. You don't have a lot of options just because of the construction of the wires. Here's what it sounds like though. Characteristic of the brushes is that small, mellow sound. All right. So let's now attack the bell with your brushes again. The brushes, you're not going to have much of an option as far as getting to the side versus striking with the tip. You don't have a lot of options just because of the construction of the wires. Here's what it sounds like though. Characteristic of the brushes is that small, mellow sound."