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Summary: The drummer sets the tone. Learn about how percussion sets the mood and pace of music in this free video on how to play classical music on rock instruments.
Scott Smith has studied classical music since an early age. Throughout his professional experience, Smith obtains various vintage instruments while the piano remains his most cherished...read more
"Hi, I'm Scott Smith with Expert Village. Right now we're going to show how classical music can be affected by the sound of drums and the rhythm that creates a good rock rhythm. So on this keyboard I've got a whole drum set right in front of me. Bass drum, and snare. Now this is how they're played together sometimes. And a high hat. So we'll take a classical song by Bach, like this, and we'll add a rhythm to it and a complete rhythm section. Organ or piano."
eHow Article: How Percussion Sets the Mood of Music