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John "Jabo" Starks: "Superbad"

Longtime James Brown drummer John “Jabo” Starks died on May 1, a little more than a year following the passing his brother-in-drums, Clyde Stubblefield. It’s nearly impossible to overstate the contributions these two gentlemen made to the art of rhythm-making,…

Modern Drummer
May 2, 2018

Warming Up With...Todd Sucherman

We had the opportunity to sit down with Modern Drummer’s August 2017 cover artist, Todd Sucherman, before his recent show with Styx in Noblesville, Indiana. Utilizing a snare drum with a mesh head, Todd walked us through an assortment of…

Modern Drummer
Aug 25, 2017

Warming Up With...Steve Smith

https://www.youtube.com/embed/pkY_Y5qOQFY Check out Steve's drum solo from the Louisville, KY show! We had the opportunity to sit down with Modern Drummer’s September 2017 cover artist, Steve Smith, before his recent show with Journey in Louisville, Kentucky. From the serene confines…

Modern Drummer
Aug 7, 2017

Stickings that Rock, Part 1

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Stickings that Rock Part 1: From a Hand Pattern to a Groove by Rich Redmond This month we’ll look at…

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2017

Five and Seven Over Two - Exploring Odd Polyrhythms

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Five and Seven Over Two Exploring Odd Polyrhythms by Aaron Edgar The key to internalizing any polyrhythm is to…

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2017
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1,000 Ways to Practice a Single Page - Part 1: Introducing the Method

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2017 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique 1,000 Ways to Practice a Single Page Part 1: Introducing the Method by Libor Hadrava I’ve always wanted a…

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2017

Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 10: Exploring a Killer Cowbell Pattern

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 10: Exploring a Killer Cowbell Pattern by Jost Nickel In this lesson we’ll examine…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

Odd Subdivision Offbeats: Ten- and Fourteen-Note Groupings

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Odd Subdivision Offbeats Ten- and Fourteen-Note Groupings by Aaron Edgar When examining 32nd notes, we see that they’re twice…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

Swiss Rudiments: Basel Drumming, Part 4

https://vimeo.com/197189220 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Basel Drumming, Part 4 by Claus Hessler In this lesson we’ll take a look at a…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

Video Lesson! The Swampy Double Groove with Rich Redmond

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Basics The Swampy Double Groove Grease Up Your Phrases by Rich Redmond With double grooves, the left hand plays every 8th…

Modern Drummer
Nov 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Papa Jo Jones Drum Fill with John Xepoleas

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer's Workshop Papa Jo Jones Drum Fill Incorporating a Classic Jazz Lick by John Xepoleas In this lesson we’ll explore…

Modern Drummer
Nov 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Swiss Rudiments - Basel Drumming, Part 3 with Claus Hessler

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Basil Drumming, Part 3 by Claus Hessler In the third installment of our series on Swiss drumming,…

Modern Drummer
Nov 30, 2016
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Video Lesson! A New Perspective On 2 Over 3 with Aaron Edgar

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives A New Perspective On 2 Over 3 Displacing Two-Over-Three Polyrhythms by Aaron Edgar This month we’re going to vary…

Modern Drummer
Nov 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 9: Split Grooves with Jost Nickel

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 9: Split Grooves by Jost Nickel This month’s groove workshop introduces split patterns. In…

Modern Drummer
Nov 30, 2016
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