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Vic Firth Video Lesson Series Concert Bass Drum with Tom Gauger Tom Gauger has played percussion with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras for over 35 years and has also served on the faculty at Boston University and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. In this series of video lessons, Tom breaks down a few of the basic skills necessary for playing the concert bass drum. In addition to these lessons, be sure to check out Tom's series of signature bass drum mallets! In the video clips that accompany each of his products, Tom demonstrates how each mallet was designed to achieve a specific sound, and how best to use the mallets within various musical circumstances. |
| Lesson #1: The Playing Position | |||
| Lesson #2: The Proper Beating Area | |||
| Lesson #3: The Stroke | |||
| Lesson #4: Dampening Techniques | |||
| Lesson #5: Playing Rolls | |||
| Lesson #6: Tuning the Concert Bass Drum |
TOM GAUGER SERIES BASS DRUM MALLETS
Tom Gauger developed his line of mallets during his 35+ year career
with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras and as an educator
at Boston University and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute.
Each product was developed on the job and for the job, designed
to solve a technical problem or achieve a desired sound.
| Find out about Tom's background and the development process behind his series of signature bass drum mallets: | ||
| Tom makes his recommendations about where to begin when purchasing a set of his signature bass drum mallets: | ||
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Tom Gauger -- General Perfect for all purpose playing. Articulate‚ but not too hard. Head = 2 3/4" | L = 16 3/16" [enlarge photo] |
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Tom Gauger -- Legato Special felt core produces subtle‚ dark sounds with good articulation. Head = 3" | L = 16 3/16" [enlarge photo] |
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Tom Gauger -- Molto Unique oval design provides weight for fullness of sound at all dynamic levels. Head = 2 3.4" | L = 16 1/2" [enlarge photo] |
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Tom Gauger -- Rollers Rolling mallets with felt cores offer plenty of weight for a full sound. Sold in pairs. Head = 2 1/2" | L = 15 3/4" [enlarge photo] |
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Tom Gauger -- Fortissimo Designed for the Verdi Requiem‚ an ideal mallet for maximum volume. Head = 2 13/16" | L = 16 3/8" [enlarge photo] |
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Tom Gauger -- Ultra Staccato With a wood core and chamois cover for maximum clarity. Head = 2 11/32" | L = 16 1/8" [enlarge photo] |
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Tom Gauger -- Staccato Medium head for a full but articulate sound Head = 2 3/14" | L = 16 3/16" [enlarge photo] |
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Tom Gauger -- Chamois/Wood This chamois/wood mallet is a must for The Rite of Spring. Sold in pairs. Head = 1 1/2" and 1 3/8" | L = 15 1/4" [enlarge photo] |
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Tom Gauger -- Double end Designed for one handed rolls. Head = 2 3/4" | L = 15 1/2" [enlarge photo] |
