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Topic: Yamaha Drums


  
  Yamaha Corporation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yamaha held major share of Korg in 1989–1993, acquired Sequential Circuits in 1988 and Steinberg in 2004.
Yamaha developed their own set of improvements to the General MIDI standard and called it XG.
Yamaha is also known for the Yamaha Music Education System, a renowned system for teaching musical skills to children between the ages of 3 and 9.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yamaha_Corporation   (327 words)

  
 Music Alley - Yamaha YD2F56
Using Yamaha's unique air-seal system ensures that every shell is perfectly round and uniform in size while providing excellent response and clear tone.
The same professional strainer that is found on many of Yamaha's hi-end snare drums provides smooth and quiet action on the YD snare drum.
Manufactured in Yamaha's own motorcycle factory, the YD hardware is made to the same specifications as our hi-end quality hardware.
www.musicalley.org /yd56.htm   (411 words)

  
 Interviews
I first started playing Yamaha in 1981 and I was influenced by the sound of them in the old days of cats that were playing on Yamaha: Steve Gadd and Harvey Mason.
Another reason is obviously the snare drum library that Yamaha has is very full and a huge variety for any kind of drummer that wants a particular sound or a snare drum that has full capabilities.
Yamaha's birch wood is by far superior to any other company's birch because it comes from kind of an endangered area.
www.guitarcenter.com /interview/jrrobinson/index.cfm   (4674 words)

  
 Snare Drums by YAMAHA
Yamaha wood shelled snare drums in Maple, Birch and Beech - Yamaha offers standard and deep sized snare drums to match all of their high and mid-line drumsets, in corresponding shell materials and colors/finishes.
Steel drums are the choice of many Rock drummers since they provide a very high volume, penetrating sound and have a killer "rim-shot".
Yamaha Brass snare drums - For the individual seeking a powerful snare drum with a slightly warmer sound than a Steel drum, Brass is an excellent choice.
www.peelerdrumcenter.com /snare_drums_by_yamaha.htm   (290 words)

  
 1970 YAMAHA “RED PEARL” SET   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
This Yamaha five piece drum set is finished in original Red Pearl.
These drums were very similar to Gretsch drums of the 60’s and 70’s, even copying their internal muffler design and painted interiors.
Yamaha drums were the first high quality, professional-level drums to be produced in Japan.
www.coopersvintagedrums.com /sets/yamared.htm   (125 words)

  
 Yamaha Rydeen Drums - Read reviews of Yamaha Rydeen Drums.
To ensure that the 6-ply Philippine Mahogany shells are perfectly in the round, Yamaha uses the same Air-Seal System that is used on their high-end drums when forming the shells.
The bass drum's hoop is made of real wood and is accented with an inlay that is of the same color as the shell to enhance the overall look of the drums.
Accompanying the Rydeen series drums is a set of genuine Yamaha hardware designed to deliver outstanding function similar to that found in our high-end hardware.
www.andysmusiconline.com /product_p/yamaha_rd2f56w.htm   (235 words)

  
 Signature Products
They are more than just add-on snare drums: the Peter Erskine Signature Sopranino (4'x10") and Soprano (4'x12") Snare Drums by Yamaha are each, in effect, a NEW DRUM.
Unique in size, construction, mounting hardware and appearance, either of these drums will add a new dimension to your playing.Snares on: perfect for delicate, contrapuntal articulations or loud accents; snares off, and it is another tom-tom or timbale-like drum.
The resonance and deep fundamental tone quality that my drum was capable of was being robbed by the necessary placement of my drumming tools.
www.petererskine.com /signature_products.htm   (999 words)

  
 Yamaha Oak Custom or Pacific LXE - DRUMMERWORLD OFFICIAL DISCUSSION FORUM
They sound better than most drums and they are half the price of top of the line kit's.
The Yamaha bass has 20 lug tuning the PDP as in most lower end sets only have 16.
I chose them over several other contenders including PDP LX based on the strength of Yamaha's reputation for quality, the great sound of the oak snare, and the excellent design of their hardware.
www.drummerworld.com /forums/showthread.php?t=777   (2237 words)

  
 Buy Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set online at Musician's Friend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set brings Yamaha's renowned electronic drum technology within reach of the beginner, hobbyist, and educator.
I have ordered 1 drum set, 4 guitars, 2amps, recording studio, effects pedals, 5 shirts, 4 dvds, a throne, drum sticks, a bunch of strings, and other accessories, from Muscians Friend, and I have never had a problem and they always always deliver on time.
Very good quality (expected from yamaha) nice feel on the pads and the brain is very nice too, user presets, 32 fantastic drum kits.
www.musiciansfriend.com /product/Drums/Percussion/Electronic/Drum/Machines?sku=443020&src=3SOSWXXB   (1032 words)

  
 Drumlines.org: Marching Percussion Education Community: Pearl the best reason to play yamaha
You're trying to compare a brand new set of drums with all of the new technology and manufacturing processes, with your old drums, that by the description you give, have been around the block a few times and then kicked around the block a few more.
comparing drums is like comparing people of different backgrounds.Im sorry if you dont understand this very well.You cant compare the brands of drums or anything else really because each of them has something different or unique about it.My school marches with yamaha and we have premier marimbas and xylophones and vibes.
Id say Yamaha compared to Pearl, the Yamaha would be the top of the line, and Pearl should be like the $15 cheaper drum, you would get what you pay for.
www.drumlines.org /threads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB30&Number=3076   (1240 words)

  
 Home Recording dot com BBS - Very strange Yamaha drums...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Once the whole late 80's electronic drum thing ran it's course and people started to get back to accoustic drums, the concert toms lost appeal as drummers again learned to appreciate the need for a resonant head.
When you mention the sideways cutaway - there was for a brief time in the 80's a company called North drums that made strange looking drum shells that were not traditional shells - the shells curved out to project into the room.
Yamaha did make a double-headed kit "square" sized 8" through 15" rack toms, with 16" and 18" floors and a pair of 22" long kicks in Canary Yellow.
homerecording.com /bbs/showthread.php?t=191566&goto=newpost   (762 words)

  
 RussMiller.com
Yamaha drums, for me, are the most consistent and well-crafted instruments I have had the pleasure of playing.
I use my signature groove wedge on this drum and every drum that I have that is 13" diameter or less.
I have a trunk of various snare drums that are used at sessions.
www.russmiller.com /yamkit.htm   (222 words)

  
 Drums - DRUM LESSONS / DRUM TABS - Drums: Over 500 Free Drum Lessons and DrumTabs! #1 Drums and Percussion Music ...
This drums database is a music compilation (directory, portal, collection, catalog, etc.) and a great education lesson plans resource for teachers and band directors.
The snare drum plays 16ths while the drums are accented by the hands and kick drum.
Drum videos and links to more rock beats, jazz beats, linear, latin, permutation, ostinato, rolls, and more drumset related stuff.
drumbum.com /lessons   (2996 words)

  
 Yamaha YD Drums Yamaha YD Drums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The bass drum is equipped with a U2 PowerStroke 3 type on the batter side, while a UT Ebony PowerStroke type is found on the front.
Bass Drum Spurs: Professional brackets and legs are attached at an optimum angle to prevent movement during play and fold up and out of the way for transport.
Professional Snare Drum Strainer: The same professional strainer that is found on many of our hi-end snare drums provides smooth and quiet action on the YD snare drum.
www.2112online.com /yayd.html   (561 words)

  
 Yamaha Drums and Electronic Percussion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The new Yamaha DD55 marks a transition to a more professional and versatile digital-drumming instrument.
With over 2,000 great sounding drum voices and sampling ability, this kit’s capabilities are limited only by your creativity.
Rydeen is the Japanese God of Thunder, and these drums live up to the name.
www.emusicgear.com /SearchResults.asp?Cat=9   (254 words)

  
 The First Class Value of an Yamaha Electronic Drum Set
One thing you'll notice about all of the Yamaha electronic drums is that they only use rubber pads for the drums.
Yamaha adds their RRH130 Real Hi Hat pad and stand to mimic an acoustic setup.
The three Yamaha electronic drum kits presented here should please any drummer looking for a great value on a nice looking and playing kit.
www.drumjunction.com /yamaha_electronic_drum.html   (565 words)

  
 Yamaha Electronic Percussion Systems
The MS-50DR amplifies your electronic drum kit in true stereo, letting you not only hear but feel what you are playing.
The MS50DR is the ideal amplification system for any electronic drum kit in low-mid volume applications such as in your home or apartment.
The MS-100DR amplifies your electronic drum kit in true stereo, letting you not only hear but feel what you are playing.
www.emusicgear.com /SearchResults.asp?Cat=71   (314 words)

  
 Digital Drums: Products - Yamaha Musical Instrument Portal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The DD-20C features four drum pads with 55 assignable sounds, four Sound Effect pads with 16 realistic sound effects and 100 rhythms.
The DD-20S features four drum pads with 55 assignable sounds, four Sound Effect pads with 16 realistic sound effects and 100 rhythms.
It has four pads that can be played with sticks or in Hand Percussion mode, with 148 drum and percussion sounds that can each be assigned to any pad.
music.yamaha.com /products/categoryProducts.html;jsessionid=5E78CB0AF24A13ACF677451EF04467B6?groupId=27&hierarchyId=1   (166 words)

  
 Yamaha Brass Snare Drums Snare Drums FREE SHIPPING   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Brass snare drums cut thru loud music but still maintain a good balance of brightness and warmth that works well in most musical situations.
The detachable strainer and butt allow you to remove the snare wires for snare side head changes and re-attach them quickly with a single drum key screw.
The 2.3mm thick triple flange Dyna Hoops are strong, giving you precise tuning yet they allow the drum to open up.
www.music123.com /Yamaha-Brass-Snare-Drums-i142690.music?affil=chrisb   (292 words)

  
 Yamaha Snare Drums @ DRUM CENTRAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The maple shell finished with a solid fl lacquer is fitted with Yamaha's Vintage wooded hoops, which produces a sound like no other.
The shells are made using Yamahas original Air-Seal system which is used on all of their top end drums, and are available in various colours and materials.
We are proud to be Scotland's specialists in drum and percussion and with this we will offer a price-beat policy in Scotland and usually a price-match policy in the U.K. PLEASE NOTE - Our online prices may differ from our retail showroom prices.
www.drumcentral.free-online.co.uk /yamaha_snaredrums.htm   (200 words)

  
 Yamaha Drums
Along with its highly responsive drum trigger system, the DTXPRESS possess over 1000 high quality drum voices and 128 different GM (General MIDI) keyboard voices all made with Yamaha's AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory) technology.
The over 1000 drum and percussion voices are grouped in drum kit presets that cover styles like Jazz, Rock, Hip Hop, Latin and more.
Drum kits stored in the user area can also be edited freely.
spoonman.roarvgm.com /sell/drums   (701 words)

  
 Yamaha YDP113 Digital Piano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Perhaps you have an aspiring musician in the family and it's time to get them an instrument that more suits their needs.
The Yamaha YDP113 may be just what you're looking for.
And nobody does this better than Yamaha, one of the most respected manufacturers of upright and grand pianos in the world today.
www.instrumentpro.com /P-YAMYDP113   (1043 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Yamaha DD9M Touch-Sensitive Digital Drums: Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The replacement for this item is Yamaha DD35AD Touch-Sensitive Digital Drums with Guide Lights and AC Adapter or you can request this item from another seller.
The Yamaha DD9M touch-sensitive digital drums enable you to practice or play anywhere (perhaps to the dismay of parents or neighbors).
I expected these drums to be relatively big and boisterous.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00002F2IZ?v=glance   (899 words)

  
 Yamaha Musashi Snare Drums Evoke Warrior Spirit
BUENA PARK, CA (July 19, 2002)—Recently, the Yamaha Oak Custom drum kit surprised the drumming community with its use of an exceptional material and the unique combination of stunning appearance, innovative construction, brilliant sonic qualities and affordability.
Yamaha Drums continues to explore the possibilities of Oak with the introduction of the Musashi snare drum line.
Named for the legendary 16th Century Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, both models evoke the spirit of a warrior's weapon with an aggressive look and a distinctive, bright, and remarkably loud sound that is ideal for any live performance application.
www.giles.com /yamaha1/pr/mus/drum/musashi_snare_0802.html   (346 words)

  
 zZounds.com
This package includes a pair of drum sticks, 2 footpedals, a power supply, a pair of stereo headphones, plus an extended 2-year warranty.
Yamaha Drums brings its renowned electronic drum technology within reach of the beginner, traditional musician, and hobbyist with the introduction of the DTXPLORER.
Yamaha Drums combines the best of digital technology research with advanced drum manufacturing in the new DTXTREME IIS.
www.zzounds.com /prodsearch?form=prodsearch&cat=3475&cat2=2490   (288 words)

  
 Custom Oak Drums from Yamaha
The Custom Oak drums from Yamaha are made with 100% oak wood shells for a rich appearance and sound.
These drums are said to produce a distinctive bright, remarkably loud and harmonically rich sound.
The bass drum shells are seven-ply and 7.7 mm thick while the rack toms, floor toms and snare drums are six-ply and 6.6 mm thick.
www.barryrudolph.com /ingear/gear/yamahaoakdrums.html   (221 words)

  
 eBay Canada — New and used yamaha drums, drums, Percussion on eBay.ca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Yamaha Miniature 8 piece Drum Kit BN Various colours
Yamaha 1980 80 XJ700 XJ 700 Rear Wheel L@@K Drum
Yamaha '99 Blaster YFS 200 Brake Drum Shoes Spindle Hub
search.ebay.ca /yamaha-drums_W0QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1   (491 words)

  
 Yamaha DXPIIISP Electronic Drums with Throne,Bass Pedal,50Watt Amp,and MORE !!+++
Yamaha DXPIIISP For almost five years, the Yamaha DTXPRESS Physical improvements include a silver rack series electronic drum kits have set the system that hides chips and scratches.
For almost five years, the Yamaha DT XPRESS Physical improvements include a silver rack series electronic drum kits have set the system that hides chips and scratches.
Play along with the pre recorded drum track, or mute the drums and play along with the rhythm and melody tracks.
www.musiciansbuy.com /prod.asp?ic=DXPIIISP   (1566 words)

  
 Buy Yamaha Rydeen 5-Piece Drum Set online at Musician's Friend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The level of equipment and manufacturing techniques found in Yamaha's Rydeen 5-Piece Drum Set easily equals that of kits costing hundreds more.
Throw a blanket in the kick drum, the snare sounds best nice and tight, the heads that come stock arent bad either.
The drum heads dent very easily, my bass drum head even got dented.
www.musiciansfriend.com /product/Drums/Percussion/Acoustic/Drums?sku=444622&src=3SOSWXXB   (731 words)

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