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Roland DAP-3X V-Drums Accessory Package

The high-performance kick pedal provided in the DAP-3X features an offset-cam chain drive, for smooth action and quick response, as well as an adjustable beater angle. The footboard has an embossed Roland logo that matches the FD-8 hi-hat controller currently…

Modern Drummer
Sep 6, 2012

Man Forever Pansophical Cataract

  CD Pansophical Cataract is comprised of two eighteen-plus-minute tracks that are in fact reduced versions of thirty- and forty-minute live performance pieces. A bit more rock-ish than what generally passes for modern classical music, but way more esoteric than…

Modern Drummer
Sep 6, 2012

Metrophones New Gel-Filled Cushions

Metrophones have recently been upgraded with black gel-filled GFC cushions that provide increased comfort and isolation. GFC cushions are also available separately to retrofit earlier Metrophones models. bigbangdist.com

Modern Drummer
Sep 4, 2012

“Beats, Brews, and Banter,??? Featuring Tim Arnold of Good Old War

Are you a drummer, drum educator, gear-head, or wannabe? Philly Drum Project’s monthly meet-up, Beats, Brews, and Banter, continues on Monday, September 10th at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The meet-up will run from 7pm-9pm and…

Modern Drummer
Sep 4, 2012

Rock Your Business

What You And Your Company Can Learn From The Business Of Rock And Roll Would you like your business... to burst into public awareness like Lady Gaga? to have the long-lived success of Mick Jagger? to demonstrate the creativity of…

Modern Drummer
Sep 4, 2012
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Evan Jenkins of The Neil Cowley Trio

Dude, Just spent the morning in the U.S. Embassy getting a visa. What a drag. And for some reason people were drawn to me for information about what to do. Must be the grey in my beard. Anyway, I play…

Modern Drummer
Sep 4, 2012

Steve Jordan Live Webcast and Q&A

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, Memphis Drum Shop will present multi-instrumentalist, composer, musical director and Grammy Award-winning artist/drummer Steve Jordan in a free live webcast from its myCymbal.com studios in Memphis, TN. For further details, visit memphisdrumshop.com/events and/or review the flyer below. For more about…

Modern Drummer
Sep 4, 2012

Gretsch Drums Announces Winner of Exclusive Zac Brown Band Autographed Drumset

Gretsch Drums is proud to announce that Tim Hendrix of Blue Eye, Missouri was selected as the winner of the Gretsch ’57 Renown Giveaway. The prize was a five-piece set of Gretsch ’57 Renown drums, featuring a snare drum signed…

Modern Drummer
Aug 31, 2012

Jayson Brinkworth

Hey there, Modern Drummer readers, Jayson Brinkworth here again from Canada. Things have been crazy busy up here with Aaron Pritchett and One More Girl gigs, as well as many sessions. In June we celebrated the tenth year in business…

Modern Drummer
Aug 30, 2012

Profectio Engineering Bass Plate

The Bass Plate is a dock for mounting a pedal to a bass drum without having to clamp it to the hoop, which eliminates stress on the drum, distributes its weight more evenly, and lifts it slightly off the ground.…

Modern Drummer
Aug 30, 2012

Nashville Drum Show

Part industry trade show, part swap meet, part flea market and part entertainment event... The Nashville Drum Show features exhibits by vintage drum collectors and dealers, custom drum builders, retail drum shops, music stores, drum parts wholesalers, and major drum,…

Modern Drummer
Aug 30, 2012

Ahead Armor Conga and Djembe Cases

These new world percussion cases feature Ahead’s DX-Core dual-foam interiors, Sherpa fleece lining, a waterproof exterior, Tuc-Away backpack-style straps, double-stitched handles, and a patented Dyna-Zip Plus zipper that runs down the entire length of the case as well as around…

Modern Drummer
Aug 28, 2012
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Popular Play-Alongs, Part 2: Pop-Punk

October 2012 Jobbing Drummer Popular Play-Alongs Part 2: Pop-Punk by Donny Gruendler In our first play-along article (July 2012), we developed the proper performance technique, groove vocabulary, and sound to play a Top 40 Justin Timberlake–style tune. This month we’re…

Modern Drummer
Aug 28, 2012

Maximize Your Practicing: Get the Most From Whatever Time You Have

October 2012 Concepts Maximize Your Practicing Get the Most From Whatever Time You Have by Jeremy Hummel It seems that now more than ever we live in a world where it’s a challenge to find the time to do anything…

Modern Drummer
Aug 28, 2012
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