{"id":7020,"date":"2024-04-12T02:06:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T06:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/?page_id=7020"},"modified":"2026-10-02T07:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:35:03","slug":"drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/","title":{"rendered":"Drumming \ud83e\udd41\ud83e\ude98\ud83e\ude87"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Sonic Energy Summer 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:28px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:0.5\"><a href=\"#beginning\">In the Beginning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:0.5\"><a href=\"#years\">Some Years Later<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:0.5\"><a href=\"#current\">Current Experience<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-architects-daughter-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Sets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:0.5\"><a href=\"#traditional\">Traditional Set<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:0.5\"><a href=\"#electronic\">Electronic Set<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:0.5\"><a href=\"#hand\">Mongo Bongo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:0.5\"><a href=\"#sonic\">Sonic \ud83d\udd14 Energy \u26a1\ufe0f<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:0.5\"><a href=\"#notes\">Preternatural Percussion<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"beginning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the Beginning<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b1af81&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b1af81\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" data-attachment-id=\"1047\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/music-%f0%9f%8e%bc\/attachment\/first-set-of-srums\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,885\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;First set of drums \\ud83d\\ude0e&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1638438018&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.6999998092633&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;First Set of Srums&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"First Set of Srums\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;First set of drums \ud83d\ude0e&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums-1024x755.jpeg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums-300x221.jpeg\" alt=\"First set of drums \ud83d\ude0e\" class=\"wp-image-1047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums-300x221.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums-1024x755.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums-768x566.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The first set of drums \ud83d\ude0e<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I first remember asking Mom if I could turn over the cooking pots on the kitchen floor and banging on them with wooden spoons! When I was about 12, Mom decided my brother and I needed to play a musical instrument. I remember going with her to a music store in town and them asking me what I wanted to play. I said, &#8216;Drums!&#8217; they said, &#8216;No &#8211; you will learn to play the guitar because you can&#8217;t play drums by yourself&#8217; (WTF!!!). That lasted for about two weeks before I quit and took a stand. Eventually, they broke down, and I got a set of Sears drums for Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b1b63c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b1b63c\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"788\" data-attachment-id=\"1028\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/garage-band-circa-1967\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Garage-Band-Circa-1967.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1120,862\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2010 Dreamtime Creative, all rights reserved&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Garage Band Circa 1967\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Our first performance in my parents garage when I was in the 9th grade&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Our first performance in my parents garage when I was in the 9th grade&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Garage-Band-Circa-1967-1024x788.jpg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Garage-Band-Circa-1967-1024x788.jpg\" alt=\"Garage Band Circa 1967\" class=\"wp-image-1028\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Garage-Band-Circa-1967-1024x788.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Garage-Band-Circa-1967-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Garage-Band-Circa-1967-768x591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Garage-Band-Circa-1967.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our first performance was in my parents&#8217; garage when I was in the 9th grade on my new Sears drums!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Our first performance took place in my garage one evening when my parents were out. I vividly recall a neighbor stopping by and inquiring about the source of the \u2018Hawaiian\u2019 noises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"has-rounded-corners-10\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.89380%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1023\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/eddie-drums-high-school-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"928,934\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2010 Dreamtime Creative, all rights reserved&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eddie Drums high school 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My original Sears set in my parents backyard &amp;#8211; I think this was the summer between 9th and 10th grade.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-2.jpg\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 3 in full-screen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-2.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-2.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-2.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=928 928w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"934\" data-id=\"1023\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/eddie-drums-high-school-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-2.jpg\" data-width=\"928\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-2.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:33.10620%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1026\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/eddie-drums-high-school\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"928,936\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2010 Dreamtime Creative, all rights reserved&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eddie Drums high school\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;My expanded sears drum set in our guitar players living room&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My expanded sears drum set in our guitar players living room&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school.jpg\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 3 in full-screen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=928 928w\" alt=\"Eddie Drums high school\" data-height=\"936\" data-id=\"1026\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/eddie-drums-high-school\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school.jpg\" data-width=\"928\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/eddie-drums-high-school-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"914,928\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2010 Dreamtime Creative, all rights reserved&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eddie Drums high school 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My re-covered Ludwig drums and Zildjian cymbals.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-3.jpg\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 3 of 3 in full-screen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-3.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-3.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-3.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=914 914w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"928\" data-id=\"1024\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/eddie-drums-high-school-3\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-3.jpg\" data-width=\"914\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-3.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Later, I formed a band with my neighborhood friends. We had various names, such as the Dead Peach, Dark Star, and Second Childhood. In 11th grade, my Sears set was replaced by a professional Ludwig set. It had two mounted toms, a floor tom, Zildjian hi-hats, and a couple of Zildjian cymbals. As a bonus, it came with traveling bags and a large case for the hardware and snare. I remember having a massive 24\u201d ride and the drums had a silver sparkle finish. I ripped off the finish and replaced it with black Naugahyde. I played them with the heads off because I never knew how to tune them properly. \ud83d\ude06<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">We played anything we <em>could<\/em>, but think of a mediocre Allman Brothers garage band, and you will get the idea \ud83d\ude0f. We played in the jazz band during my senior year as the rhythm section. We got to take a cruise ship trip and perform on it. It was a lot of fun! Our band won first place at the senior high school talent contest by playing an Allman Brothers tune. I had achieved my dream of becoming a rock star!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b1dc62&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b1dc62\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"512\" data-attachment-id=\"1025\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/eddie-drums-high-school-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"809,512\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2010 Dreamtime Creative, all rights reserved&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eddie Drums high school 4\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Playing on the cruise ship in the Jazz band &amp;#8211; 1973. I am just right of the director.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Playing on the cruise ship in the Jazz band &amp;#8211; 1973. I am just right of the director.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-4.jpg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-4.jpg\" alt=\"Eddie Drums high school 4\" class=\"wp-image-1025\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-4.jpg 809w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-4-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Eddie-Drums-high-school-4-768x486.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 85vw, 809px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playing on the cruise ship in the Jazz band &#8211; 1973. I am just right of the director.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I graduated from community college and moved to California to pursue college. To make ends meet, I sold my drums. I was broke and didn\u2019t want to lug a set around in college. Additionally, my dreams of becoming a rock and roll star faded away, \ud83e\udd23. I always thought I\u2019d return to them someday, but I always kept a pair of sticks and a practice pad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"#top\">\u2196 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-bright-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-bright-red-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"years\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">22 Years Later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">In 1997, while residing in Atlanta, I purchased a new set of Ludwig drums featuring a natural Maple finish and Zildjian cymbals. Remarkably, it\u2019s the same basic set that I used in high school! After a prolonged hiatus of over two decades, I decided to resume playing the drums. One significant regret in my life is that I didn\u2019t continue playing, but gradually, over the past two decades, I\u2019ve finally improved to the point where I can at least impress myself, at least \ud83d\ude0f.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b1e424&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b1e424\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"930\" data-attachment-id=\"1032\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/music-%f0%9f%8e%bc\/attachment\/edward-thomas-tubridy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Drums-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1129,1025\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Ed Tubridy&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;In 1997 I bought a new Ludwig drum set after quitting playing over twenty years earlier.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;852076800&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2011 Dreamtime Creative, all rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Edward Thomas Tubridy&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Edward Thomas Tubridy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In 1997 I bought a new Ludwig drum set after quitting playing over twenty years earlier.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Drums-1-1024x930.jpg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Drums-1-1024x930.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1032\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Drums-1-1024x930.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Drums-1-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Drums-1-768x697.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Drums-1.jpg 1129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1997: After quitting playing over twenty years earlier, I bought a new Ludwig drum set.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">This set has undergone significant changes over the past two and a half decades! At its peak, it expanded to include bells, a gong, and timbales. However, when I downsized my home about a decade ago, I had to let go of a considerable portion of the kit. Recently, I\u2019ve added chime cymbals, new gongs, and numerous bells and blocks to my collection.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b1e9e9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b1e9e9\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"904\" data-attachment-id=\"1035\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/music-%f0%9f%8e%bc\/attachment\/accoustic-drum-collection-circa-2010\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Collection-Circa-2010.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1613,1424\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2010 Dreamtime Creative, all rights reserved.&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Accoustic-Drum-Collection-Circa-2010\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Acoustic drum collection in Atlanta in 2010<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"#top\">\u2196 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-dusk-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"current\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b1f6aa&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b1f6aa\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"1272\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/music-%f0%9f%8e%bc\/attachment\/spanking-the-triggers-%f0%9f%98%8e\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Spanking-the-Triggers-\ud83d\ude0e.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Spanking the Triggers \\ud83d\\ude0e&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1641411787&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.6999998092633&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.076923076923077&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Spanking the Triggers \\ud83d\\ude0e&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Spanking the Triggers \ud83d\ude0e\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Playing electronic set&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Spanking the Triggers \ud83d\ude0e&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Spanking-the-Triggers-\ud83d\ude0e-1024x576.jpeg\" 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https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Spanking-the-Triggers-\ud83d\ude0e.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spanking the Triggers \ud83d\ude0e<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Nearly every room in my house now has drums and other cool things to hit! Percussion can be found everywhere except in the kitchen and the bathrooms. I typically play the Gongs and Bells upon daybreak. Often, I hit the hand drums before the crack of dawn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"#top\">\u2196 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-bright-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-bright-red-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"traditional\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional Set<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b201c6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b201c6\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"909\" data-attachment-id=\"1041\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/accoustic-drum-set\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1065\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Accoustic Drum Set&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1638541299&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;1.570000052464&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Accoustic Drum Set&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Accoustic Drum Set\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Accoustic Drum Set 2021&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Accoustic Drum Set 2021&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-1024x909.jpeg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-1024x909.jpeg\" alt=\"Accoustic Drum Set\" class=\"wp-image-1041\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-1024x909.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-300x266.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-768x682.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Acoustic Drum Set 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I\u2019ve rebuilt a customized set of traditional drums inspired by my Ludwig set and various stick-oriented percussion instruments, cymbals, and bells. My goal with this set is to produce authentic acoustic sounds that highlight the unique. I usually play this set with rutes or brushes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/accoustic-drum-set-detail\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" data-attachment-id=\"1042\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/accoustic-drum-set-detail\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-Detail.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,578\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Accoustic Drum Set Detail&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1638541371&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;1.570000052464&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Accoustic Drum Set Detail&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Accoustic Drum Set Detail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Accoustic Drum Set Detail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Accoustic Drum Set Detail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-Detail-1024x493.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-Detail-1024x493.jpeg\" alt=\"Accoustic Drum Set Detail\" class=\"wp-image-1042\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-Detail-1024x493.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-Detail-300x145.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-Detail-768x370.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Accoustic-Drum-Set-Detail.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Acoustic Drum Set Detail<\/strong> <br><em>Drums:<\/em> DW\/PDP 14&#215;8&#8243; Walnut snare with wood hoops; Ludwig 12, 13, 16, and 18&#8243; toms, and 14&#215;22&#8243; bass drum in natural maple finish and Evans &#8217;56 Calftone heads. Ludwig 14&#215;5-1\/2&#8243; brass snare (not shown).<br><em>Zildjian Cymbals:<\/em> 22&#8243; K Custom Dark Ride, 20&#8243; A Custom Rezo Crash, 18&#8243; Spiral-Cut Trash, 16&#8243; K Custom Session Crash, 14&#8243; New Beat Hi-hats, 12&#8243; K Custom Hybrid Splash, 6 &amp; 8&#8243; A Custom Splash. <br><em>Other cymbals:<\/em> Wuhan 12 &amp; 24&#8243; China, 16&#8243; Meinl Byzance Dual China, 18&#8243; Meinl Classics Custom Dark Crash. <br><em>Bells:<\/em> Zildjian 6 &amp; 8&#8243; Zilbel, Burma Bell, 2 x strings of tuned bells, a string of finger cymbals, a string of tone plates, 6 x Paiste 2002 Cup Chimes (from 5 to 8&#8243;), LP Cowbell, 3 x Pearl Cowbells, Treeworks 70 pin-chime bar &amp; 3D triangle. <br><em>Gongs, blocks, and others:<\/em> 12&#8243; Om Wind Gong, 14&#8243; Bao Gong, 5 x Musser Temple Blocks, small plastic block, 6&#8243; spring drum, 11&#8243; ribbon crasher, 6&#8243; &amp; 18&#8243; Wuhan Gong Cymbal, vibraslap, wood beads, Hammerax trash. <br><em>Extra<\/em> <em>Foot pedals:<\/em> beatbox, cabasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"#top\">\u2196 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"electronic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronic Set<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">In the early 2000s, I bought my first electronic drum set, a Roland TD-10. Over time, I added pads and included items like electronic hand drums and low-volume cymbals. By 2016, I had upgraded to my newest Roland kit, the TD-50X. I connected new pads that trigger the HD-20 hand drum through a TD-6 controller (which also has a sound library) and pads from my old TD-10 kit triggered through the original TD-10 controller (over 25 years old now!). Recently, I added a Ludwig Total Percussion Package controller to replace the Juno keyboard and MalletKat, which are sadly underused in the previous setup.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b20b16&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b20b16\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"780\" data-attachment-id=\"13624\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/triggers-2026\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triggers-2026.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1170\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1790856350&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Triggers 2026\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Version 3: Roland Handsonic HPD-20, TD-50X, TD-10 &amp;#038; TM-6 and Ludwig TPP controllers. Roland, Ludwig, and Lemon triggers: 11 drum triggers, 4 bar triggers, 21 pad triggers, hi-hat and 9 cymbal triggers, bass drum trigger with dual foot pedals, two foot triggers.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Electronic Drum Set V3&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triggers-2026-1024x780.jpeg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triggers-2026-1024x780.jpeg\" alt=\"Picture of my electronic drum set\" class=\"wp-image-13624\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triggers-2026-1024x780.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triggers-2026-300x229.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triggers-2026-768x585.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triggers-2026-1200x914.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triggers-2026.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Version 3:<\/strong> Roland Handsonic HPD-20, TD-50X, TD-10 &amp; TM-6 and Ludwig TPP controllers. Roland, Ludwig, and Lemon triggers: 11 drum triggers, 4 bar triggers, 21 pad triggers, hi-hat and 9 cymbal triggers, bass drum trigger with dual foot pedals, two foot triggers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">In Summer 2026, I acquired a Ludwig Total Percussion Pad (TPP) set to replace the MalletKat and Roland Juno keyboard. The TPP offered a favorable price compared to Roland equipment, but more importantly, it included excellent samples of Musser instruments such as marimbas and other chromatic instruments, along with vintage Ludwig drum sounds like their notable Vista-Lite acrylic series. Two thousand samples in total\u2014worth the cost of the unit itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I discovered that a refined arrangement of fewer pads for chromatic instruments fits my rhythmic composition better than full keyboards. The setup shrinks in size yet feels more playable. It sounds excellent but proves more difficult to program than a Roland controller. I also acquired a pair of Lemon cymbal triggers at roughly half the price Roland gets for theirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The MalletKat and Juno have been moved so I can focus more on them and play them as instruments rather than drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I play this through various mixers, both solo and with recorded tracks. This is the best way to hear myself when playing with records. Switching kits sounds exceptionally cool, and the samples are excellent. The newer snare, ride cymbal, and hi-hat have sophisticated triggers that mimic the tonal qualities of these instruments quite well. The cross stock is much improved, and the rim shots are very realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b21260&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b21260\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"10855\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/img_4090\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1680,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1776835467&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2200000286119&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.026315789473684&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Electronic Drums V2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Electronic Drums V2 with Juno keyboard added pre-2026&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Electronic Drums V2&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090-1024x768.jpeg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10855\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090.jpeg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>V2 incarnation with Juno:<\/strong> Roland Handsonic HPD-20, TD-50X &amp; TM-6 controllers, MalletKat, three pads for TM-6 &amp; HPD-20, Expanded TD-50 pads including digital hi-hat, snare &amp; ride with four toms and six crash cymbals, eight pads connected to old TD-10 controller run through MIDI to a Roland Juno keyboard \ud83d\ude0e<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Since retiring, I\u2019ve made it a habit to play the drums at least once a day. I now consider it an essential part of my daily cardio and coordination training. The extremely bouncy heads and cymbals have significantly improved my stroke, speed, and placement accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b2189b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b2189b\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"83\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/olympus-digital-camera-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Orlando-050621-007.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;E-M5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1620290793&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Electronic Drums version 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Version 1 with Roland TD-50\/HPD-20\/TD-6\/Td-10 and MalletKat&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Orlando-050621-007-1024x768.jpg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Orlando-050621-007-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Pictrure of my Electronic Drums version 1\" class=\"wp-image-83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Orlando-050621-007-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Orlando-050621-007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Orlando-050621-007-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Orlando-050621-007-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Orlando-050621-007-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Orlando-050621-007.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Version 1 combined the Roland TD-50, HPD-20, TD-6, TD-10, and MalletKat. <\/strong>This setup fully replaced the earlier TD-10, adding upgraded digital instruments\u2014snare, ride cymbal, and hi-hat in a later update\u2014along with rim triggering on the toms. Rubber cymbals took the place of the pads or low-volume cymbals I had used. After purchasing the HP-20 Hand Drums, I integrated them using the TD-6 controller with new pads and cymbals. The final addition was the 2-octave MalletKat, which offers 100 chromatic voices like Marimba and Vibraphone; it turned out to be underused in this role.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"#top\">\u2196 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"hand\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand Drums<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" data-attachment-id=\"1047\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/music-%f0%9f%8e%bc\/attachment\/first-set-of-srums\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,885\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;First set of drums \\ud83d\\ude0e&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1638438018&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.6999998092633&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;First Set of Srums&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"First Set of Srums\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;First set of drums \ud83d\ude0e&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums-1024x755.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums-300x221.jpeg\" alt=\"First set of drums \ud83d\ude0e\" class=\"wp-image-1047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums-300x221.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums-1024x755.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums-768x566.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/First-Set-of-Srums.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The first set of drums \ud83d\ude0e<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Several years after getting the Ludwig set, I expanded into hand drumming. I got a pair of LP Congas and Bongos and a Remo Djembe. I have added a lot of hand drums since &#8211; a Meinl Talking Drum, Doumbeka, Ciuca, Wood Bongos and performance quality Bongo set, an Udu, a Remo Buffalo Drum, a Bombo, an LP Tumba Conga and newly introduced LP Bombo, a set of tabla drums, a didgeridoo, a berimbau, Mienl rainstick, and an African Log Drum. A custom-painted 18&#8243; frame drum hangs on my wall. I have two Cajons &#8211; a Meinl acoustic and a Roland electronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I have been working to build up a large set of hand drums for the past few years. The result is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-atomic-age-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">Mongo Bongo \ud83e\ude98\ud83e\ude87<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b22212&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b22212\" class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"806\" data-attachment-id=\"7016\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/hand-drums-%f0%9f%aa%98-2024\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hand-Drums-4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"840,806\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Hand Drums \\ud83e\\ude98 2024&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1712840616&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2200000286119&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.018181818181818&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Hand Drums \\ud83e\\ude98 2024&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hand Drums \ud83e\ude98 2024\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Hand Drums \ud83e\ude98 2024&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hand-Drums-4.jpg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hand-Drums-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7016\" style=\"width:undefinedpx;height:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hand-Drums-4.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hand-Drums-4-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hand-Drums-4-768x737.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mongo Bongo \ud83e\ude98\ud83e\ude87<\/strong><br><strong>&lt;Inner Row&gt;<\/strong> LP 16&#8243; Barril de Bomba, Remo 40&#8243;x14&#8243; Ngoma, LP 10&#8243; Quinta; LP 12&#8243; Conga, 14&#8243; LP Tumba; <strong>&lt;Outer Row&gt;<\/strong> Remo 14&#8243; x 25&#8243; Djembe; 6&#8243; Mienl 7 1\/2&#8243; Copper Darbuka; 8 1\/2&#8243; &amp; 9 1\/2&#8243; Mienl Conguitas, 7&#8243; &amp; 8 1\/2&#8243; Mienl Bongos; <strong>&lt;Floor&gt;<\/strong> Roland Foot Trigger, Roland El Canjon with foot pedal; <strong>&lt;Other&gt;<\/strong> Two Roland Hand Triggers, 10&#8243; China Cymbal; 11&#8243; Wuhan Linear Cymbal, 16&#8243; Sabian El Sabor Picante Cymbal, Meinl Chimes. <strong>&lt;Not shown&gt;<\/strong> TreeWorks Chimes, Zildjian A Series 8-inch splash. Pearl Low and High Wood Blocks, Stylophone Termin, Meinl Nut Rattle, Mienl mixed Seed Chimes (Kenari, Bendo, Pangi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The two Roland triggers allow me to play with my feet and add instruments such as Vibraslap, Guiro &amp; Wood Blocks. I can also play loops I create on <em>GarageBand<\/em> and <em>Audacity<\/em>. I record my real instruments and play them back electronically. Amazing what a musician can do these days to satisfy the urge to create rhythms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GarageBand.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"410\" data-attachment-id=\"7306\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/garageband\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GarageBand.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"840,410\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"GarageBand\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GarageBand.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GarageBand.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GarageBand.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GarageBand-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GarageBand-768x375.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apple GarageBand. Amazing product comes free with your Mac. I have yet to tap all of it&#8217;s ability &#8211; working on it!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The El Cajon has a variety of different Cajon and electronic sounds. I can also hit the top with a rute to get additional Cajon sounds. Very cool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"has-rounded-corners-10\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:68.27065%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/mongo-bongo-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7305\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/mongo-bongo-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Mongo-Bongo-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"840,807\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15 Pro 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data-url=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/This-Machine-Kills-Facists.jpg\" data-width=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/This-Machine-Kills-Facists.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"#top\">\u2196 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sonic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sonic \ud83d\udd14 Energy \u26a1\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I embarked on a quest a while back to discover unique percussion instruments and sound effects. What better place to showcase these treasures than my living room? My journey began over a decade ago when I first moved to Florida, where I acquired a 26\u201d Zildjian Gong mounted on a custom-made mahogany stand. Accompanying it were some bells. Since then, I\u2019ve been on a mission to find the extraordinary, seeking out instruments that exude a certain aesthetic. My current collection boasts five gongs and an eclectic assortment of other unique percussion pieces from various regions, including Europe, Australasia, Latin America, and Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">A 26-inch Taoist Breeze Gong, strategically placed between the living room and the rest of the house, serves as a welcoming beacon for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"836\" data-attachment-id=\"8398\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/woodworking-%f0%9f%aa%9a\/attachment\/yin-yand-gong-%e2%98%af%ef%b8%8f\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Yin-Yand-Gong-\u262f\ufe0f.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"840,836\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Yin Yang Gong \\u262f\\ufe0f&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1734715018&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Yin Yand Gong \\u262f\\ufe0f&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Yin Yand Gong \u262f\ufe0f\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Yin Yang Gong \u262f\ufe0f&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Yin-Yand-Gong-\u262f\ufe0f.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Yin-Yand-Gong-\u262f\ufe0f.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Yin-Yand-Gong-\u262f\ufe0f.jpeg 840w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Yin-Yand-Gong-\u262f\ufe0f-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Yin-Yand-Gong-\u262f\ufe0f-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Yin-Yand-Gong-\u262f\ufe0f-768x764.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yin Yang Gong \u262f\ufe0f<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Only the living room area not occupied by furniture or artwork from my adventures has been taken over by all manner of enlightening sounds! I usually play these when I open the blinds every morning. I wish I could say I\u2019ve mastered playing all of them. At the very least, I can produce a noise from every one of them!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b24f71&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b24f71\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"915\" data-attachment-id=\"13532\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/sonic-energy-summer-2026\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sonic-Energy-Summer-2026.png\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1373\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Sonic Energy Summer 2026\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;26&amp;#8243; Zildjian Gong, 12&amp;#8243; Om Wind Gong, 14&amp;#8243; Bao Gong, 6&amp;#8243; spring drum, Merkaba Crystal, Indian Gopichand, Kolhapuri Bell Set, High scale chromatic Saucer Bell Set, Meinl Kenri Chimes, Singing Bowl, Meinl Octave Steel Tongue Drum, Roland Mood Pan, Noah Bell, Ships Bell, Elephant Bell, Kolhapuri Bell Set, Remo Buffalo Drum, Ludwig 14&amp;#8243; Brass Snare, LP Aspire Bongo set, Meinl Cajon, 16&amp;#8243; Chinese Take Tom drum, Handmade Tongue Drum (see below), Meinl Bata Drum, Rope Drum, Dayan (treble drum) and the larger left-hand Bayan (bass drum) tabla set, Treeworks Handheld Pin Chimes, LP Monsoon Rainstick, Paragon Heartwood Mali Pro Krin Log Drum, Capoeira Berimbau M\u00e9dio &amp;#8211; Biriba, Meinl 7&amp;#8243; African Wood Talking Drum, LP Udu Drum, Treeworks Three Dimensional Triple Triangle, Meinl Ajuch Bells, Meinl Fiberglass Birds, Teak Didgeridoo, Meinl plywood bongos, Kalimba, Tingshas bells, Tuned Wah-wah tubes, 6&amp;#8243; Wuhan Cymbal, UHIF Chimes, Musser Bells and my original carved bongos from junior high school!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sonic Energy Summer 2026&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sonic-Energy-Summer-2026-1024x915.png\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sonic-Energy-Summer-2026-1024x915.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sonic-Energy-Summer-2026-1024x915.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sonic-Energy-Summer-2026-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sonic-Energy-Summer-2026-768x687.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sonic-Energy-Summer-2026-1200x1073.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sonic-Energy-Summer-2026.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">26&#8243; 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I made this using my CNC router based on a design of a German company that builds them. It&#8217;s taken a lot of experimentation to get a good sound, including adding more mass and felt feet to enhance the resonance of the bottom. It just needs to be turned now.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"13145\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/img_6005\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6005.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"521,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1787214846&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.018867924528302&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Schecter Stiletto Studio-4 Bass Guitar in Mahogany &amp;#038; Bubinga\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Schecter Stiletto Studio-4 Bass Guitar in Mahogany &amp;#038; Bubinga&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Schecter Stiletto Studio-4 Bass Guitar in Mahogany &amp;#038; Bubinga&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6005-347x1024.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6005-347x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13145\" style=\"width:220px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6005-347x1024.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6005-102x300.jpeg 102w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6005.jpeg 521w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 85vw, 347px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I also have a small collection of keyboard instruments and a bass guitar that plays all the notes \ud83d\ude01.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Schecter Stiletto Studio-4 Bass Guitar in Mahogany &amp; Bubinga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I bought this beauty to learn how to play real notes. I really bought it because it is simply beautiful. I also bought a small Fender amp. It sounds awesome. Watch out, Keanu Reeves (betcha didn&#8217;t know he played bass &#8211; how cool is that)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\">2 1\/2 octave Yamaha xylophone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I so really I wanted to buy a Marimba! But they are expensive and take up a lot of room which is at a premium in my little beach shack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">This was reasonably priced and sounds terrific. I bet <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ruth_Underwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruth Underwood<\/a> would approve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" data-attachment-id=\"13147\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/img_6006\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6006.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1536,697\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1787217914&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.017857142857143&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2 1\/2 octave Yamaha xylophone\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2 1\/2 octave Yamaha xylophone&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;2 1\/2 octave Yamaha xylophone&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6006-1024x465.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6006-1024x465.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6006-1024x465.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6006-300x136.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6006-768x349.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6006-1200x545.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6006.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"#top\">\u2196 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-bright-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-bright-red-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preternatural Percussion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-architects-daughter-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\">Orchestron<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b2682b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b2682b\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" data-attachment-id=\"10989\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/image-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Image-8.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"840,473\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778470744&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Acoustic drum machine\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Kickstarter project&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Acoustic drum machine&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Image-8.jpeg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Image-8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Image-8.jpeg 840w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Image-8-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Image-8-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I helped fund a Kickstarter project for this little gem. This will allow me to create some rhythms on my instruments to play along with. And because it is cool as fuck.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Several years ago, one of my all-time favorites, Pat Metheny, embarked on a unique musical journey. He created a series of robotic musicians, essentially, to collaborate with. Metheny dedicated considerable time to collaborating with designers to ensure the robots\u2019 sound was perfect. It\u2019s evident that he genuinely enjoys this innovative concept. Interestingly, The Dude, who is my age, continues to reinvent himself and stay relevant in the music industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"13136\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/orchestron\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Orchestron.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,768\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Orchestron\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Pat Metheny&amp;#8217;s experiment in analog sampling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Orchestron.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Orchestron.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Orchestron.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Orchestron-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Orchestron-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 85vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-bright-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-bright-red-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-architects-daughter-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\">Mood Pan<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b278ec&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b278ec\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"13135\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/mood-pan-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mood-Pan.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Mood Pan\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The Roland Mood Pan (MN-10) is an electronic handpan and digital hand-percussion instrument designed for intuitive musical exploration, relaxation, and meditation. Released by Roland as an accessible alternative to expensive, heavy acoustic steel handpans, it allows users to play completely in key without any prior musical training.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Mood pan as part of Sonic Energy&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mood-Pan-1024x1024.jpg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mood-Pan-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mood-Pan-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mood-Pan-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mood-Pan-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mood-Pan-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mood-Pan-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mood-Pan.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This little gem is made by Roland and called a Moon Pan. Styled after a Hand Pan (sometimes known as a Hang) and a Tongue Drum. Very cool preset sounds with sustain to add a base when playing my Sonic Energy set. I am a Roland drum enthusiast, and I am continually impressed by their innovation in quality electronic percussion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I remember the <em>Hang<\/em> became a thing in the early 2010s. It was manufactured by a Swiss company and was expensive, given that each one was handmade (think Steel Drum). I discovered an avant-garde band out of the UK called the Portico Quartet that used one in their music.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add198b27f29&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add198b27f29\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-attachment-id=\"13137\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/portico-quartet\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Portico-Quartet.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1536,804\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Portico Quartet\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dude on right is playing a Hang&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Portico-Quartet-1024x536.jpg\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Portico-Quartet-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Portico-Quartet-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Portico-Quartet-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Portico-Quartet-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Portico-Quartet-1200x628.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Portico-Quartet.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Portico Quartet<\/strong>&nbsp;are an&nbsp;instrumental&nbsp;band from&nbsp;London, United Kingdom. They are known for their use of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hang_(instrument)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hang<\/a>, a modern percussion instrument. (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portico_Quartet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">AA-Meinl, another drum maker to whom I have given several wads of cash, made a nice, small tongue drum which I added to the collection a while back. It is very nice to play, but it&#8217;s not very loud and doesn&#8217;t have much sustain compared to what I can get out of this bad boy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-bright-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-bright-red-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-architects-daughter-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\">Miniature Drum Set<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"835\" data-attachment-id=\"13562\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/drumming-%f0%9f%a5%81\/attachment\/lauras-minature-drum-set\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Minature-Drum-Set.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Laura&#039;s Minature Drum Set&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1745579320&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00027700831024931&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Laura&#039;s Minature Drum Set&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Laura&amp;#8217;s Minature Drum Set\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;My friend Laura collected miniatures. When she passed her brother asked if I wanted anything of hers.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Laura&amp;#8217;s Minature Drum Set&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Minature-Drum-Set-1024x835.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Minature-Drum-Set-1024x835.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Minature-Drum-Set-1024x835.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Minature-Drum-Set-300x245.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Minature-Drum-Set-768x627.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Minature-Drum-Set-1200x979.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Minature-Drum-Set.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Laura&#8217;s Minature Drum Set<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">My lifelong friend Laura passed away several years ago. She collected miniatures, something she picked up from her parents. Somewhere along the way, she ended up with this. When her brother asked if I wanted anything of hers, I asked for this. Thanks, Laura!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"#top\">\u2196 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-bright-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-bright-red-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sonic Energy Summer 2026 In the Beginning Some Years Later Current Experience Sets Traditional Set Electronic Set Mongo Bongo Sonic \ud83d\udd14 Energy \u26a1\ufe0f Preternatural Percussion In the Beginning I first remember asking Mom if I could turn over the cooking pots on the kitchen floor and banging on them with wooden spoons! 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