Playing Different Tones on a Bucket

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Summary: Do you hear the rhythm in everything you do? Learn how to play different tones with expert tips and advice on bucket drumming in this free video.

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Ray King Ray King has been a drummer all his life. This Bronx, New York native started making music in church. About 10 years ago, he began "bucket & random object dru... read more

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Playing Different Tones on a Bucket

RAYMOND KING: In this tape, we're going to show you the different sounds and tones of the bucket. First you have, like your normal drum kit. You have, that's your snare and you have your hi-hat where you hold your time in. Then you have different buckets with different tones in them depending on how high or low they're pushed in on the top, sort of like that. Then you have a rim shot, then you have the floor even. And you have also, the main thing, is your bass. And bass is a two-part, you have to--it's a double timing.

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