By The Beachwood Drum Solo Affairs Desk
On Tuesday, this dude (Ryan J. Lee of Kansas City) won his Guitar Center District Finals and advanced to the Regionals to be held in Chicago on November 15th.
(Video by djlee59)
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Among the rules:
“Each contestant will perform on a 5-piece drum kit complete with hardware, cymbals, cowbell and throne. THE ONLY PERSONAL PIECES OF GEAR A CONTESTANT MAY USE ARE DRUMSTICKS, BASS PEDAL, DRUM THRONE AND SNARE DRUM. Yes, you’re allowed to play on your own snare drum, but leave your toms and cymbals at home.
“New to this year’s Drum-Off is the optional use of the Roland SPD-30, which the stores will be providing. Phrase loop recording and background loops are not allowed. If you attempt to use it in anything other than patch mode you will be disqualified. You may bring in a usb flash drive with only mapped out patches saved to it; no background or phase loops.
“Each contestant will receive five (5) minutes to set-up and three (3) minutes to perform. If you make it to the regional competition you’ll receive five (5) minutes. Until then, focus on nailing your three (3) minute performance.”
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The Grand Finals are in January.
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Drummers’ comments welcome.
Posted on October 26, 2011