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Nov 16, 2009
 27% of online shoppers who plan to buy holiday gifts online this year will look for ideas about what friends and family want on sites such as Facebook. And nearly one-half will use social networks to research items, compare prices, & look for special offers like free shipping. (Mashable)
You'll find ideas, deals, & free shipping at West Music this season. Give the gift of music...and be sure to bookmark your favorite West Music Facebook Page.
Posted by: Jom Van Gelder in Percussion, Drums, Cymbal on
Sep 30, 2009
I've been around drums for quite awhile now. Longer than some, not as long as others. I would like to share, in my opinion, a common misconception about cymbals: They should all be the same brand. Again, this is my opinion, so please take it's for what it's worth. When I was a lad, I was the typical rocker, breaking cymbals on occasion. Okay, a lot. I've tried a total of four brands over the years, which we will refer to by letter. Because I like variety, I currently own 17 cymbals that are 3 different brands, set up between two different kits. Mind you...none are cracked. The cracked ones are on the third kit at the band house.
Real Feel Practice Pads have become the standard for high quality, durable practice pads. Double-Sided pads have gum rubber on one side for a nice bouncy feel, and neoprene on the other side for a not-so-bouncy feel that makes you work a little harder. 12" pads fit nicely on a snare stand or on top of a 14" drum. 6” pads stow easily in a backpack for the ultimate in portability.
Made from recycled tires and wood waste materials, these pads are as great for your chops as they are for the environment. The Single-Sided pad features 8mm threads for mounting to a cymbal stand. The 9" Snare Pad has the same threading and provides an adjustable snare buzz effect. The Double-Sided pad features varying hardnesses for two different feels.
Designed to include the correct tools for producing quality sound at the student level, the Vic Firth Education Packs were developed with a "step up" approach. As the student advances from beginner to intermediate, he or she will acquire the essentials for band and orchestra literature. The EP1 contains a Vic Firth stick bag, equipped with an SD1, M5 and M14. Need more? Use this as a basis and build your own pack to meet your schools requirements!
 Have you wanted to add a deeper bass sound to your Orff ensemble? Have you wanted to add the octave below your bass xylophone or bass metallophone? Well, we have just the solution for you!
For the month of September, we are featuring a "Buy 2 Bars, Get 1 Sonor Bass Bar FREE." Here are the specifics of the special: Buy a fiberglass C and F bass bar and you'll receive a G bass bar for free. This is a savings of $315.00. These bass bars are so resonate and add a lot of depth to the Orff ensemble. Plus with this special offer, your students will be able to play the tonic note in three keys: C, F, and G. Or use the C & G to outline the tonic and fifth of the arrangement.
Posted by: Leif Rehnberg in Percussion, Drums, Combo on
Sep 15, 2009
 Roland’s latest addition to the V-drum line is a powerhouse for electronic drumming. In the ongoing struggle to make electronic drums feel and sound like acoustic drums, the TD-9 takes a bold step forward with all of its cutting features. Roland configured the interface with users in mind by bringing many of the functions users want right up front.
Just in time for the back to school rush, West Music and Remo were able to put together a package featuring 3 of Remo's best selling products for the aggressive player.
Designed for folks who hit hard, and built to last; the Emperor X head is a 2 ply head with a somewhat dark, focused sound. You will get fat, beefy tones out of your snare turned low to medium, and a focused crack when the tension is higher.
Brand new at West Music: The new Z3 line of cymbals from Zildjian.
Designed in conjunction with some of the heaviest names in rock music today: Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Dave McClain (Machine Head), Ilan Rubin (NIN), Longineu Parsons III (Velentine/Independent), Matt Nicholls (Bring Me the Horizon) and Moose (Bullet For My Valentine)… Zildjian has gone back to the drawing board for the third incarnation of the legendary Z product line.
 If you're thinking Peanut Butter Jam is just a list of ingredients for a classic sandwich, think again!
I'm really thrilled with the latest installment of Will Schmid's acclaimed World Music Drumming series, Peanut Butter Jam: An Introduction to World Music Drumming.
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