ISSUE #54 \__\__\___THE____/__/__/ Jun 5, 2001 _______________TEMPO DISPATCH ___________ Newsletter For Drummers and Drumming Enthusiasts Copyright Bill Powelson 2001 all rights reserved. ____________'IT'S ALL ABOUT DRUMS'_______ Tips * Tricks * Hints * Ads * Freebies * Lessons * _________NOW OVER 7,OOO SUBSCRIBERS!__________ TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is in this issue? *  NEW DOWNLOAD for paid students . . . Feature Article: *  SNARE RATTLE / PARTIAL REMEDIES   2. Drum Instructors Wanted! 3. What's a BEATBUG? 4. Humor? Stumped Parrot. 5. Play the new DRUMMERS TRIVIA GAME http://members.aol.com/bpowelson/d-triv02.html ------------------------------------------- SPECIAL NOTICE:  (Paid members) THE 90-LESSON 'COURSE-DOWNLOAD' HAS BEEN UPDATED AT THE HIDDEN SITE . . .    Go to the Latin Menu, on the private site and scroll down until you see the 'DOWNLOAD' instructions.  It contains all 53 Tempo Dispatch lessons through March 2001, plus several new html lessons. .......................................... What will a drummer need to know in order to succeed in todays' music scene . . . HERE'S A PRETTY GOOD HEAD START . . . http://www.studydrums.com/drummers/contents.html _____________________________________ |__________FEATURE ARTICLE___________| SNARE RATTLE!!!!!           Yes!  It is hard to COMPLETELY cure this universal problem!      A GOOD snare rattles because it is sensitive!  It is a part of the design.  The 'snares' (or wires) under the snare drum are intended to vibrate and help produce that tone we all want. The trouble is, almost any vibration in the room will set the wires to singing and rattling.  If we tape or tie them down, then much of our snappy tone may be lost in the trade off. SIMI-SOLUTIONS:      About all we can do is shoot for a compromise!      *  Pull the 'snares' as tight as you dare, using the straining device on the side of your snare drum.      *  Be sure that no two drum rims are touching.  I always like my toms VERY close, but there should be at least a 1/2" inch gap between each drum. Otherwise, when you hit one drum . . . the other will likely vibrate and rattle. This is especially true if the snare rim is touching the hi-tom rim.      *  Sound Ovals:  These are thin mylar ovals designed to be laid on top of the batter head of each drum.  They do very well at killing the overtones and excess ringing that occurs with all unmuffled drums.  You need to see a demonstration of how they work.  Go harass your local music store!  They need the money!  Tell them you would like to see how Sound Ovals work before you buy them.  Try them out on a demo set at the store.  You'll drop about $15.00 to $22.00 go around your kit with 'Sound Ovals' but it may be the best tuning investment you will ever make.      Anyway, 'Sound Ovals' will do a lot towards controlling all the unwanted vibrations and overtones.  This will help to cut back on snare rattle tremendously.      If the rattle and overtones still persist, try muffling the bottom heads of all your drums too.      Also . . . place a blanket or pillow inside the bass. Vibrations from the bass drum and floor-tom tend to cause more snare-rattle and buzz than anything else.                                               Bill Powelson P.S.     Save yourself at least 35 years.  :>) CLICK HERE: http://www.studydrums.com/drummers/contents.html ----------------END OF ARTICLE----------------------------       PURSUE YOUR DREAM!       BEGIN YOUR ONLINE DRUM LESSONS TODAY! BECOME A PERMANENT MEMBER AND STUDENT! Don't you owe it to yourself to learn all you can, in the PURSUIT OF YOUR DRUMMING DREAMS? ORDER THIS COMPLETE, 90+ LESSON, ONLINE DRUMMING COURSE, FOR ONLY $49 In US funds, while the price lasts.    (Every price increase for this course has ALWAYS occurred in June.) To order now, with your credit card, from anywhere in the World . . . go here: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html If you haven't become a paid LIFETIME MEMBER yet . . . What's the hangup? COMPUTERIZED DRUMSET LESSONS ** $49.00 (US) (Lifetime Membership) UNLIMITED E-MAIL HELP . . . STUDY DRUMS AT YOUR COMPUTER ANYTIME! * It's like having a pro helping you at home. * Study at home anytime via password-authorization (hidden site.) * E-MAIL HELP Questions ENCOURAGED & WELCOME 24 hrs a day, ALWAYS! * DRUMSET TECHNIQUES, Beginner thru ULTRA-ADVANCED. * For ALL ages 10 to 90 . . .(almost) * Student sets the pace & the schedule. * Optional downloadable zip file of COMPLETE web site drum course.  Study OFFLINE. * BONUS!!!! 44+ additional lessons (TD Archive.) * This course in drumset techniques also includes FREE additional MONTHLY LESSONS via this E-mail newsletter. * No scheduling hassles and no rush hour traffic. Getting to your drum lesson is easy. Just turn on the computer! * UNLIMITED PRIVATE E-MAIL HELP TOO, with your instructor, Bill Powelson. * Satisfaction GUARANTEED or your money back. No hassles. TO SEE THE COMPLETE LIST OF LESSONS GO TO: http://www.catalog.com/drummers/contents.html EVERYTHING ABOVE INCLUDED, ($49.00 US) https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html ($97 is the NEXT PROJECTED PRICE INCREASE and it may occur VERY SOON!) I am currently and always adding new lessons. Buy now and get everything (including all future updates) at this limited one-time low price . . . (or wait and pay more.) _____________________________ |_____WHAT'S A BEATBUG?_______| DISCOUNTED BEATBUG SPECIAL!!! (SAVE $60.00) NOW ONLY:  $139.00 (US FUNDS) If you purchase a BEATBUG through the school, I will include the entire $49.00 HOMESTUDY PACKAGE (above) for FREE. TRIVIA QUESTION . . . WHAT IS A BEATBUG??? DON'T KNOW? LEARN HERE . . . (FREE DRUM LESSON) Pro-drummers!  You NEED a BEATBUG whether you know it or not. Http://www.catalog.com/drummers/z.html ORDER YOUR BEATBUG HERE: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html *** SPECIAL OFFER *** BUY A BEATBUG ($139) AND GET MY ENTIRE $49 COURSE (Including Lifetime Membership) FREE! _____________________________________ NO CREDIT CARD? HERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO PURCHASE . . . HOW TO PURCHASE (Method #2) US RESIDENTS May pay instantly with an . . . ********* ELECTRONIC CHECK ********* US residents! Now you can pay by check via E-mail. Any of the drum school products or services will be on their way to you in NO TIME! Send an E-mail enquiry to: . . . Mention 'E-Checks' to get details on how to pay instantly, electronically with an E-mail check. _______________________________________ HOW TO PURCHASE (Method #3) REGULAR MAIL $49.00 IN US FUNDS WILL BUY IT ALL!!! SEND CHECK, CASH or MONEY ORDER in US FUNDS to Bill Powelson 107 Douglas Dr. Holly Hill, Fl. 32117 NOTE Please include your E-mail address. FOREIGN STUDENTS: Visit your local bank and have them prepare a check or money order for $49 in US funds to Bill Powelson, then mail it to the above address. _________________________ |____Train yourself to___| TEACH DRUMS *** THE DRUM INSTRUCTORS GUIDE *** If you have some stage experience,why not TEACH DRUMS? Teach my methods in your locality. I WILL SHOW YOU HOW! Great income potential in most areas. TO ENQUIRE: Mention The Instructors Guide in a note to Bill Powelson ______________________________________ |____________SPONSOR(S) WANTED_______| Unique long-term advertising opportunity available for a very limited number of sponsors. Send e-mail and I will explain.  You will need a monthly advertising budget of $500 or more to get into this, but it's a very big, long-term idea for just the right sponsor or group of sponsors. Ask for details via e-mail: Bill Powelson _________________________________ |___________HUMOR? _____________|     STUMPED PARROT . . . A magician worked on a cruise ship. Since the audience was different each week, he did the same tricks over and over again. One problem: The captain's parrot saw the shows each week and began to understand how the magician did every trick. Once the parrot understood, she started shouting in the middle of the show: "Look, it's not the same hat! Look, he's hiding the flowers under the table. Hey, why are all the cards the ace of spades?" The magician was furious but couldn't do anything. It was, after all, the captain's parrot. Then the ship sank. After swimming for a few hours, the magician found himself on a piece of wood floating in the middle of the sea with, as fate would have it, the parrot. They stared malevolently at each other but did not utter a word. This went on for a day and then another, and then another. Finally on the fourth day, the parrot could restrain itself no longer: "OK," she said, "I give up. What'd you do with the ship?"            ..................................      Thanks, to Jim Casey at 'Vermont Drums Online' for the above.  If you are looking for a drumset bargain, check out Jims' web site. http://www.angelfire.com/biz3/vermontdrums/sunlitedrumsets.html _________________________________________ NOW, HERE'S ANOTHER FREEBY, CHRISTMAS OR ANYTIME SPECIAL. ASK FOR THIS FREE E-BOOK!    HOW TO ASSEMBLE A NEW DRUMSET 'Out of the Box and Under the Tree" 'Assembling a New Drumset / Out of the Box'. I've decided to keep this 'Christmas Gift' available at NO CHARGE, all year long.          COMPLIMENTARY E-BOOK           * SPECIAL GIFT *             VIA E-MAIL: Just ask for this E-book if you need it. Send a note to:          (Mention 'NO-COST E-book') _______________________________________             MORE FREEBIES! 1.  Play DRUMMERS TRIVIA GAME     Try your luck.  It's a fun, educational experience . . . http://members.aol.com/bpowelson/d-triv02.html 2.  FREE, DOWNLOADABLE, MINI-DRUM-COURSE FOR BEGINNERS & WEBMASTERS. http://home.att.net/~drums01/freedl/dl2.html       It's totally free and I'm encouraging everyone to pass it around to their friends!  Beginning drum students will LOVE this one. VALUABLE FREE CONTENT FOR YOUR WEB SITE:     Webmasters love it to.  Set it up on your own website.  Give it to your own visitors.  OFFER FREE DRUM LESSONS FROM YOUR OWN WEB SITE!     Check it out . . . http://home.att.net/~drums01/freedl/dl2.html ________________________________________ Removal Instructions For instant REMOVAL, simply hit reply and type REMOVE on the subject line. _______________________________________ WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! If you enjoy this little 'e-zine' please show your support by reading the ads and buying the products. TO PURCHASE ANY OF THE DRUM SCHOOL PRODUCTS WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD, CLICK HERE  https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html PURCHASE YOUR 'BEATBUG' THROUGH THE SCHOOL AND RECEIVE THIS COMPLETE $49, 90+ lesson COURSE AS A FREE-BONUS!      Don't forget to check out the FREE web page lesson "Spice Up Your Fills", at: http://home.att.net/~drums01/fillsc.html END OF TEMPO DISPATCH #54 Jun 5, 2001