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VIDEO LESSON: Grooving in Form, Part 2: AABC

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock & Jazz Clinic Grooving in Form Part 2: AABC by Mike Johnston In our previous lesson (July 2015), we learned…

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Jul 30, 2015

VIDEO! Solid Soloing, Part 2: Changing Note Rates (From the January 2015 Issue)

The excerpt below is taken from the January 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Drum Soloist Solid Soloing Part 2: Changing Note Rates by James Murphy In this miniseries we’re utilizing my “glue” method to gain freedom and flow while soloing.…

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Dec 23, 2014

VIDEO! Keith Urban's Chris McHugh Interview (Parts 1 & 2)

In part 1 of this video interview Modern Drummer goes behind the scenes of Keith Urban's "Light The Fuse" tour 2014 with powerhouse drummer Chris McHugh. Chris talks about his first drumkit, recording in the session scene, Jeff Porcaro, and…

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Jul 1, 2014

Bon Jovi’s Tico Torres Visits Modern Drummer Online, Part 2

In this Web exclusive video, Cam Patterson of DrumHang sits with Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres and his longtime drum-tech, JD Derosz. For part two, the guys share stories about repairing Joe Morello’s roof, watching Elvin Jones, recording in the…

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Jul 1, 2013

Darren King of Mutemath at Guitar Center's 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals (Part 2)

Watch part 2 of this video featuring Darren King of Mutemath’s special performance at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, on January 19th, 2013. Darren was joined on stage by fellow Mutemath members Paul…

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Apr 9, 2013
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Playing With a Band Part 2: Tracking a Song Without a Strong Click (with Video)

Modern Drummer Web Exclusive! by Paul Hose I once attended a superb drum clinic given by studio/rock great Kenny Aronoff. His playing was world-class, but the insight he gave into the mind of a consummate session artist was invaluable. This…

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Feb 26, 2013

Ostinato Studies, Part 3: Metric Modulation

January 2012 Drum Soloist Ostinato Studies Part 3: Metric Modulation by Jason Gianni Here is the video that we are using as the basis for the concepts we’re exploring in our Ostinato Studies article series. Check out the final installment…

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Nov 21, 2011

Open-Handed Playing, Part 2: Asymmetrical Accents and the Control Stroke

November 2011 Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Open-Handed Playing Part 2: Asymmetrical Accents and the Control Stroke by Claus Hessler One of the biggest advantages to playing open-handed is that you no longer have to deal with the obstructed movement of crossing…

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Sep 20, 2011

Ostinato Studies, Part 2: Cross-Rhythms

November 2011 Drum Soloist Ostinato Studies Part 2: Cross-Rhythms by Jason Gianni Here is the video that we are using as the basis for the concepts we’re exploring in our Ostinato Studies article series. Check out the first installment in…

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Sep 20, 2011
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