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ISBN-101470093065

ISBN-139781470093068

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Book TitleDrum Building Secrets! : Build a Drum Set in 10 Simple Steps!

Number of Pages90 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2012

TopicMusical Instruments / Percussion

GenreMusic

AuthorBrian Maroevich

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight10.3 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Synopsis"Drum Building Secrets" is a step-by-step guide that shows you the techniques you need to know to succeed at building a professional level drum set. 8.5 inch x 11 inch format!In "Drum Building Secrets" you'll discover what kind of drum shells to choose, and how to build a professional level drum kit from the ground up from your home or in your workshop. Building a quality drum set is not easy! Nothing worthwhile is easy. But I make it much easier and eliminate the frustration you will encounter when you try and do it all by yourself.I make it easier for you by providing you with 10 simple step by step directions... Table Of Contents:Introduction 4Getting Started: A Broad Outline 5What Makes a Great Drum?: The Basics of Building a Fine Instrument 8The Shell 8Head 13The Bearing Edge 13Hoops 15Lugs 16The Essentials: What You'll Need to Complete This Drum-Making Project 18Drum Components 18Equipment and Essential Tools 19Other Helpful, Though Not Essential, Items 20NOTE: Read This Section Before Beginning the Step-By-Step Instructions 22Step 1: Prepare the Drum Shell 24Step 2: Sand the Drum Shell 30Step 3: Dye or Stain the Shell Wood 32Step 4: Re-Sand the Newly Stained or Dyed Shell Wood 34Step 5: Finish the Shell with a Clear Protective Coating 36Step 6: Apply the Wrap 39Tape Versus Glue: A Brief Explanation 39Applying a Wrap with Hi-Bond Adhesive 40Applying the Wrap with Glue 43Step 7: Drilling the Lug Holes 52Step 8: Drill the Vent Holes 57Special Note For Snare Drums 58Step 9: Putting Together the Final Pieces 59For Toms 60For Bass Drums 61Step 10: Setting Up Your Drum Set 62Conclusion 64Appendix A: A Drummer's Glossary 66Appendix B: Resources for Drummers 69Testimonials:"I ordered the drum building secrets manual, and it's amazing! Thank you so much for putting it together, it really does make a big difference. I want to tell all my drum friends about it, but at the same time, I kind of don't want to (so they don't find out where I get my tips from), but, nonetheless, I have told quite a few people.I had many questions and self-doubts about attempting a build, but after reading the e-book, I have nothing but confidence, and my first build (an 8" tom) was a great success!"Thanks again,Jimmy Shand"I really enjoyed your book and I did actually use it, I built a snare drum. Nothing fancy, just used the basic information to build a basic drum, it was very informative and did help me with all the details I needed. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to build a single snare to a full double bass set. In fact I plan to build a complete set next summer and will use Drum Building Secrets again! Thank you."Mauricio V. Cordova, TXDrum Building Secrets will give you the knowledge you need to speak intelligently about how drums are built. There is nothing more satisfying than building your own drum kit., "Drum Building Secrets" is a step-by-step guide that shows you the techniques you need to know to succeed at building a professional level drum set. 8.5 inch x 11 inch format In "Drum Building Secrets" you'll discover what kind of drum shells to choose, and how to build a professional level drum kit from the ground up from your home or in your workshop. Building a quality drum set is not easy Nothing worthwhile is easy. But I make it much easier and eliminate the frustration you will encounter when you try and do it all by yourself. I make it easier for you by providing you with 10 simple step by step directions... Table Of Contents: Introduction4 Getting Started: A Broad Outline5 What Makes a Great Drum?: The Basics of Building a Fine Instrument8 The Shell8 Head13 The Bearing Edge13 Hoops15 Lugs16 The Essentials: What You'll Need to Complete This Drum-Making Project18 Drum Components18 Equipment and Essential Tools19 Other Helpful, Though Not Essential, Items20 NOTE: Read This Section Before Beginning the Step-By-Step Instructions22 Step 1: Prepare the Drum Shell24 Step 2: Sand the Drum Shell30 Step 3: Dye or Stain the Shell Wood32 Step 4: Re-Sand the Newly Stained or Dyed Shell Wood34 Step 5: Finish the Shell with a Clear Protective Coating36 Step 6: Apply the Wrap39 Tape Versus Glue: A Brief Explanation39 Applying a Wrap with Hi-Bond Adhesive40 Applying the Wrap with Glue43 Step 7: Drilling the Lug Holes52 Step 8: Drill the Vent Holes57 Special Note For Snare Drums58 Step 9: Putting Together the Final Pieces59 For Toms60 For Bass Drums61 Step 10: Setting Up Your Drum Set62 Conclusion64 Appendix A: A Drummer's Glossary66 Appendix B: Resources for Drummers69 Testimonials: "I ordered the drum building secrets manual, and it's amazing Thank you so much for putting it together, it really does make a big difference. I want to tell all my drum friends about it, but at the same time, I kind of don't want to (so they don't find out where I get my tips from), but, nonetheless, I have told quite a few people. I had many questions and self-doubts about attempting a build, but after reading the e-book, I have nothing but confidence, and my first build (an 8" tom) was a great success " Thanks again, Jimmy Shand "I really enjoyed your book and I did actually use it, I built a snare drum. Nothing fancy, just used the basic information to build a basic drum, it was very informative and did help me with all the details I needed. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to build a single snare to a full double bass set. In fact I plan to build a complete set next summer and will use Drum Building Secrets again Thank you." Mauricio V. Cordova, TX Drum Building Secrets will give you the knowledge you need to speak intelligently about how drums are built. There is nothing more satisfying than building your own drum kit., "Drum Building Secrets" is a step-by-step guide that shows you the techniques you need to know to succeed at building a professional level drum set. 8.5 inch x 11 inch format!In "Drum Building Secrets" you'll discover what kind of drum shells to choose, and how to build a professional level drum kit from the ground up from your home or in your workshop. Building a quality drum set is not easy! Nothing worthwhile is easy. But I make it much easier and eliminate the frustration you will encounter when you try and do it all by yourself.I make it easier for you by providing you with 10 simple step by step directions... Table Of Contents: Introduction4Getting Started: A Broad Outline5What Makes a Great Drum?: The Basics of Building a Fine Instrument8The Shell8Head13The Bearing Edge13Hoops15Lugs16The Essentials: What You'll Need to Complete This Drum-Making Project18Drum Components18Equipment and Essential Tools19Other Helpful, Though Not Essential, Items20NOTE: Read This Section Before Beginning the Step-By-Step Instructions22Step 1: Prepare the Drum Shell24Step 2: Sand the Drum Shell30Step 3: Dye or Stain the Shell Wood32Step 4: Re-Sand the Newly Stained or Dyed Shell Wood34Step 5: Finish the Shell with a Clear Protective Coating36Step 6: Apply the Wrap39Tape Versus Glue: A Brief Explanation39Applying a Wrap with Hi-Bond Adhesive40Applying the Wrap with Glue43Step 7: Drilling the Lug Holes52Step 8: Drill the Vent Holes57Special Note For Snare Drums58Step 9: Putting Together the Final Pieces59For Toms60For Bass Drums61Step 10: Setting Up Your Drum Set62Conclusion64Appendix A: A Drummer's Glossary66Appendix B: Resources for Drummers69Testimonials: "I ordered the drum building secrets manual, and it's amazing! Thank you so much for putting it together, it really does make a big difference. I want to tell all my drum friends about it, but at the same time, I kind of don't want to (so they don't find out where I get my tips from), but, nonetheless, I have told quite a few people.I had many questions and self-doubts about attempting a build, but after reading the e-book, I have nothing but confidence, and my first build (an 8" tom) was a great success!"Thanks again, Jimmy Shand"I really enjoyed your book and I did actually use it, I built a snare drum. Nothing fancy, just used the basic information to build a basic drum, it was very informative and did help me with all the details I needed. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to build a single snare to a full double bass set. In fact I plan to build a complete set next summer and will use Drum Building Secrets again! Thank you."Mauricio V. Cordova, TXDrum Building Secrets will give you the knowledge you need to speak intelligently about how drums are built. There is nothing more satisfying than building your own drum kit.