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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…
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…
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…
Video Demo! Gibraltar - Beat EFX Bass Pedal Enhancers
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Gibraltar Beat EFX Bass Pedal Enhancers Compact beater attachments to add subtle shaker, jingle, and finger-cymbal sounds. Always looking…
Video Demo! Paiste Signature Rides
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste Signature Rides Distinctive tones crafted for some of the top drummers on the company’s roster. This past year…
Video Demo! Natal - Café Racer Series Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Natal Café Racer Series Drumset A compact, bop-size kit with a big, buttery sound. Natal was launched in 1965…
Video Demo - 4 Killer Double Pedals for under $250
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Shop Talk Thinking of Going Double Bass? 4 Killer Double Pedal for Under $250 There are products in the drumming world…
Video Lesson: Quintuplets Part 2 - Polyrhythms With Fives
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Quintuplets Part 2: Polyrhythms With Fives Last month we got acquainted with quintuplets by using accent patterns and transitions…
Video Lesson: Triplet Fill Concepts, Part 2 - More Three-Over Four Fills
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer's Workshop Triplet Fill Concepts Part 2: More Three-Over Four Fills Welcome to the second lesson in our series on…
On the Beat With Katie Herron of StarBenders: Reckless Punk and Classic Rock ’n’ Roll
Hi! My name is Katie Herron and I am the drummer in the glam punk ’n’ roll band, StarBenders. I was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama, affectionately known as the River City. The conservative nature of the South birthed…
VIDEO LESSON! Progressive Drumming Essentials, Part 3: Polyrhythmic Grooves
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 3: Polyrhythmic Patterns by Aaron Edgar Last month we learned some of the theory behind polyrhythms,…
VIDEO LESSON! Beware of the Chi-Ga-Da! Exercises for Harnessing a Powerful Funk/Fusion Sticking
This excerpt is taken from the complete article in the August 2015 issue, which can be purchased at: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-fuj Basics Beware of the Chi-Ga-Da! Exercises for Harnessing a Powerful Funk/Fusion Sticking by Rich Redmond The main sticking used in the…
VIDEO DEMO! Slaperoo Percussion N-100 Noodle
The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Electronic Review Slaperoo Percussion N-100 Noodle Craving something new and unique to jump-start your creativity? Try this unusual rhythmic/melodic device.…
VIDEO LESSON! Elvin Jones–Style Triplet Fills, Part 3
The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Elvin Jones–Style Triplet Fills Part 3: More Two-Bar Patterns by John Xepoleas Welcome to the third and…
