October 17, 2026 · 10 min

Setting up a drum kit for your own height

Practice pad on a bench below the Pitons

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October 2026

2 videos

  1. Three fills that work in any song

    Short fills for the end of a four-bar phrase, slow first and then up to speed.

    Hands mid-stroke on a snare drum
  2. Playing quietly when somebody is home

    Pads, soft sticks and a few habits for practising without a complaint.

    Practice pad on a bench below the Pitons