Timo Häkkinen

Drummer, web developer, hobo, entrepreneur & music lover from Jyväskylä, Finland

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Category Archives: Drumming

If you want to play fast

Posted on June 24th 2011 by Timo
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Anything that is worth doing is worth doing right. I'm glad there are still passionate and dedicated people around, because sometimes this world dominated by half-assed mediocrity really gets to me. Start reading →
Posted in Drumming | Tagged Bill Hicks, Passion, Quickie, Quotes | 2 Replies

Work on your speed

Posted on February 6th 2011 by Timo
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Why are drummers saying working on your speed is a bad thing? Especially if it applies to your style of music? Time to end the hypocrisy, I say: work on your speed! Start reading →
Posted in Drumming, Rant in E-Minor | Tagged Death metal, Drum quotes, Hypocrisy, Quotes | 1 Reply

Sotajumala drum covers

Posted on December 27th 2010 by Timo
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I never, ever expected to see other drummers covering my work. To me it's one of the biggest compliments a drummer can get! So far I've been blessed four times. Start reading →
Posted in Drumming | Tagged Motivation, Sotajumala | 2 Replies

Sotajumala – Luut sinusta muistuttaen footcam

Posted on October 19th 2010 by Timo
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My feet are on Youtube and it's a rather strange feeling. Start reading →
Posted in Bands, Drumming | Tagged Drumcam, Eliminators, Footcam, Pedal switch, Sotajumala | 5 Replies

Theory about bpms and the future of death metal

Posted on October 10th 2010 by Timo
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In my opinion intensity and context is way more important than the tempo. What really makes music fast? Where do I feel so many musicians go wrong in their search for brutality? Start reading →
Posted in Drumming, Music | Tagged Death metal, Song writing | 5 Replies

Rack versus stands

Posted on June 13th 2010 by Timo
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I'm seriously considering going from stands to Pearl Icon rack. But it's not that easy. Curved or straight? Three of four sides? One big or two smaller racks? Transportation, options, customizing, the venues we play, storing... Start reading →
Posted in Drumming | Tagged Icon, Pearl, Rack vs. Stands | 1 Reply

From Axis to Eliminators

Posted on June 10th 2010 by Timo
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I'm seriously considering making the big switch from Axis A longboards to Pearl Eliminators. Why? Any problems? Surprises? What about speed? I will share it all as I go along! Start reading →
Posted in Drumming | Tagged Axis, Eliminators, Pearl, Pedal switch, Pedals | 4 Replies

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