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TMF Organ Trio now available!

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You can now stream the entire new album by Tuk Mattock Fredericks on Bandcamp.com. There are also hi-resolution versions available for sale which you can download to your device. We had a blast making this record, and it features some terrific playing. You can stream it below:

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Incorporating Electronic Instruments into Your Percussion Setup

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We’re not “just” drummers, we are musicians first. That is what I preach every week. Focusing on creativity during the pandemic has given us a bit of an opportunity to incorporate new sounds and new approaches into our playing that we might not have thought of before.

Lately I have been working on incorporating a couple of electronic elements into my set up, and the initial results have been very interesting. Here I used a Roland Handsonic and a Boss RC1 looping pedal to create a live loop that I could improvise over. By creating the loop live, I can build in some space so that the loop does not feel metronomically rigid. More of this kind of experimentation to come. (Best experienced with some good headphones!)

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Announcing the grooveKSQ 2021 Virtual Percussion Competition

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Announcing the grooveKSQ 2021 Virtual Percussion Competition

There are instrument competitions for every type of musical instrument imaginable. These competitions provide a framework for students and performers to hone their skills, and grow as performers. The 2021 grooveKSQ Virtual Percussion Competition is designed to provide that environment for high school aged drum set, rudimental and mallet percussion performers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.