Swiping The Cymbals - Dom Famularo

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It’s the two-for-one special! In this quick 5-minute lesson, Dom Famularo describes what it means to ‘swipe the cymbals’, how to do it, and how you can incorporate it into your playing.

This cool technique uses the low Moeller stroke to flick the stick up, striking a cymbal from below, before coming back down to strike it again on top. It’s a great way to get a quick double hit with one motion.

Try it on a splash, crash, or hi-hats. When you accentuate the two hits with the bass drum, you – in Dom’s words – “give it the punch it was meant to have!”

The more you experiment with cymbal swiping, the more new opportunities you’ll discover. Whether it means changing your setup or trying new grooves, this is one way to add real character to your drumming.

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[maddix-]

He slapped those cymbals like they owe him money.

[RandomlyDrumming]

I remember attending Dom's clinic back in 2005. in Belgrade...The man is a wonderful teacher and very charismatic person. Probably the best and most enjoyable drum clinic I attended. :)

[alkinceratfafterthefly]

I remember seeing Dom in Birmingham Alabama at a music store playing a set of gray Tamas about 35 years ago. I'll never forget his double bass technique. Man that man can play!

[RockingBro_Frank]

I love your enthusiasm! Also I noticed your unique setup having the Ride on the left side that is the way I play which is more rare i do this as well.

[razac]

I got a chance to meet Mr.Famularo via a school friend. Amazing man. So much energy radiates from him and it’s inspiring

[isihernandez]

Amazing drummer and awesome prof... but as I always say, the best of all is his eternal smile and enthusiasm... Impossible not to love...!!

[cbaum]

His Sabian HHX setup is honestly a dream, that dark shimmer is perfection to my ears. Thanks for this as always, Drumeo!

[jubankta]

I LOVE DOM HE IS THE BEST!!!MAKES ME WANT TO PLAY 24/7

[matthewseymour]

If I can translate a hint of that passion into my lessons I'd be very happy.

[sambell]

Wow ! I’ve never heard of him before that I remember, I could have come across him before but I can’t say, this is a bad ass old dude, I love his personality his energy he seems cool and having fun and loves what his drums ✌️💝

[izikcox]

A new technic I will be sure to use! Thank you for this!

[RocknJazzer]

Cobham is a master of this too, seen him use it live many times

[nibirun]

A technic i will be sure to use in my drums forever
perfect thanks!!!!

[whiskersb]

I had the chance to meet and play with dom a few times when I was in high school. Very inspirational.

[thepluggy]

We need to get Dom and Micheal schack together in one lesson, the energy would possibly blow up the world .

[riccardomusiu]

Wow Dom is the best of the best!!! Genius!!! 👏👏👏😊👍🇮🇹

[DROCK]

I recognize him from my mapex drum kit startup video. Cool lesson.

[ACLOCKWORKDRUMMER]

2:18 '''YOU HAVE TO GO TO 2:18---THE ULTIMATE IN DOM'S POSITIVITY!!!! 2:18 WITH THE BASS DRUM!! 2:18 THE PUNCH YOU HAVE TO HEAR!!!!

[jeevamohan]

Well I like to learn the Circular motion of cymbals

[coreyreynolds]

What snare is he using?
I love that trash can snare sound.