Join world-renowned drummer Kenny Aronoff as he shares drum tips & tricks with Nick D'Virgilio in Sweetwater's Performance Theater.
Best known for his work with John Cougar Mellencamp, Kenny shares how he created the drum groove for Jack and Diane. He also explains his practice routines, rules he lives by, how classical training has helped his rock drum technique, tips and tricks for studio recording and using gear, and much more.
Kenny Aronoff plays Tama drums - check out Tama at Sweetwater here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/manufacturer/Tama
See Kenny's Signature Snare drum here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KA145
Kenny also plays Zildjian cymbals and Vic Firth sticks - see them at the links below.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/manufacturer/Zildjian/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=0HKJYcOEEG8
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VFPP/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=0HKJYcOEEG8
Here’s a list of the mics we used to make Kenny’s drums sound so good:
Kick –
Yamaha Subkick
Shure Beta 52A: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Beta52/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=0HKJYcOEEG8
Snare –
Over - Telefunken M80: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/M80SHB/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=0HKJYcOEEG8
Under - Telefunken M81: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/M8SH/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=0HKJYcOEEG8
HiHat – Shure KSM141: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KSM141/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=0HKJYcOEEG8
Toms – Shure Beta 98AMP/C: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Beta98AMPC/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=0HKJYcOEEG8
Overheads – Royer SF12: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SF12/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=0HKJYcOEEG8
0:00 - Intro
3:07 - How Are You Practicing Today?
5:36 - Practice Routine
13:11 - 8 Tips For Health
17:32 - Classical Background
23:08 - Gear Throughout The Years
24:27 - Cymbal Preference
28:07 - Drum Kit Setup
31:11 - Fitting Into Session Recording
35:30 - The Value Of Experience
36:53 - Favorite Tracks
39:30 - Recording Jack & Diane
44:55 - The Importance Of Simplicity
47:05 - Thanks For Watching
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