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A lot of times when we use the dirty words against others, it might be an indication of our frustration level. Abusing or cursing is a unique way to express our anger, desperation or even defeat. How do I stop saying the F word? Just say more appropriate words rather than the really offensive ones. […]

It’s normal for kids to swear at one time or another. Young kids will often repeat something they’ve heard. Older kids often want to test their parents’ reactions. If your child has started using a few choice words, there are several discipline techniques you can use to curb their use of inappropriate language. Why does […]

According to Gary Jensen, a former professor at Vanderbilt and author of The Path of the Devil: Early Modern Witch Hunts, the pointed cap became an easy, evocative way to signal dark magic. Witches in peaked hats started to appear on postcards from the American colonies. Why do wizards and witches wear pointy hats? The […]

Just say more appropriate words rather than the really offensive ones. For example, instead of saying the F word, say, “Flipping” or “Freaking” or “Fudge” or “Frickin”, and for the S word, “sugar”, “shoot”, “shiz”, “shingles”, “crap” or “crud.” What can I say instead of the F word? What the cuss? 50 swear-word alternatives Balderdash! […]

Rarely more than 3 (rack/floor, 2 rack/floor, rack/2 floor). The rare occasions there’s more..it’s usually inversely proportional to how good the drummer is unfortunately! 2-3 most often. How many toms are in a drum? Though there is no original standard configuration for drum kits, drum kits have a five-piece set, including two tom-toms, a floor […]

You can do whatever you want. I’ve heard of people using 2 16″ crashes as hihats, the only real problem with this is placement. Using one half of a hihat as a crash wouldn’t be too bad, as long as you like the sound. I’d assume it would make for a pretty heavy crash. Is […]

The best place for the Hi-Hat pedal is right where the foot that is playing it will naturally landwhile sitting forward with the Snare drum centered on the torso and the Kick drum positioned as previously mentioned. Where should high hats be panned? Pan for feel and space for a vibrant hi-hat sound By panning […]

Many jazz drummers prefer 12″ x 8″ and 14″ x 14″ toms, while you’ll find 13″ x 9″ and 16″ x 16″ or 18″ x 16″ in rock kits. A fusion drum set usually has smaller sizes such as 10″ x 8″ and 12″ x 8″ mounted toms and a 14″ x 14″ floor tom. […]

The high tom is placed above and in front of the snare drum and usually mounted on the bass drum. It is the highest-pitched of the tom toms and makes a round open, resonant sound. How high should your toms be? Most drum sets have two types of toms: floor toms and mounted toms. Your […]

Most drum sets have a maximum of one snare drum and one bass drum (sometimes two), but there can be any number of toms of assorted sizes. Toms can be used for playing fills, adding color, or even as a substitute for cymbals. Why are toms called toms on a drum kit? It is likely […]

Drummers play the hi-hat by striking the edge of the cymbal with the drumstick. The hi-hat pedal controls the position of the cymbals, opening and closing them. This aids in producing a variety of different sounds that add texture and help keep time. What does high hat mean in drumming? A hi-hat (hihat, high-hat, etc.) […]

The weight of the bottom cymbal in your hihats greatly affects the sound. When closed you will get a more defined (sometimes louder) sound. You’re really notice the difference when operated with the foot “chick”, as well as half-opened “sloshy” sound. Which hi-hat goes on the bottom? In case you don’t know, the bottom hi-hat […]

If you absolutely must have a volume level for your hi hats, I would suggest -20 db. But this can vary depending on the artistic effect you’re going for as well as how high the average peak volume of your song is going to be. What frequency should hi-hats be? between 300-3000 HzTypical hi-hats are […]

Why Do Drummers Cross Their Arms? Many drummers cross their arms to allow their dominant hand to strike the hi-hat which is which is most frequently used. The hi-hat is usually placed to the left of the drummer and if right-handed, their dominant hand will need to cross over. Open-handed drumming can also be used. […]

Pan for feel and space for a vibrant hi-hat sound By panning hi-hats to the sides, everything that’s left in the center will get more attention, simultaneously making the mix feel wider and more rhythmic. For hip-hop and electronic tracks, I like to pan hats 30–50% away from the center. Should hi-hats be mono or […]

product Description. The DW Drop Lock Hi-Hat Clutch can keep the cymbals closed even when your foot is off the hi-hat pedal, letting you play the double bass with that crispy, closed bass drum sound. What is a hi-hat clutch used for? This clutch is primarily intended for drummers who play with a double bass […]

It seems to be a meme, with an image of a potato (sometimes a heart-shaped one) taking the place of the word “love”: I (potato image) you. Many people love potatoes, especially in the form of french fries, so I think it means I love you (just as I love fried potatoes and potato chips/crisps). […]

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta – these terms are used to designate the sides of a structure. Generally speaking, the “alpha” side is the front of the structure, the “bravo” side is the left side of the structure, “charlie” is the back of the structure and “delta” is the right side of the structure. What is […]

slang. : an effeminate party-going dandy. Is cake Eater an insult? A cake eater is a slang term used to refer to people who are very rich. It is a term that’s usually meant as an insult, because the people who are called cake eaters are thought to be very self-entitled, and think that because […]

A sun hat (also known as the floppy hat, harvest hat or field hat) is any hat or headgear specifically designed to shade the face, neck and shoulders from direct sunlight, usually with a circumferentially protruding semi-rigid brim that can range from small to large, but as a general guideline around 4 to 7 in […]