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December 2014 Issue of <em>Modern Drummer</em> featuring Gregg Bissonette

(Available digitally October 28, 2014; on newsstands November 4, 2014)

On the Cover

Gregg Bissonette

He’s got a new solo album, a headlining spot at this year’s Percussive Arts Society convention, and yet another Ringo Starr tour under his belt. The time was right to reconnect with this part-time Winnie the Pooh voiceover artist and full-time drum hero. By Miguel Monroy.

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December 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Gregg BissonetteDecember 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Gregg BissonetteTable of ContentsFEATURING

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Catching Up With…
Ginger Baker /// Matt Helders /// Keith Carlock /// Robin DiMaggio

Dan Weiss Bringing tabla ideas to the set is just the start. by Ken Micallef

Omar Tavarez Melting-pot beats with Pitbull’s drummer/MD. by Robin Tolleson

Brian Reitzell The soundtrack wizard sets his sights on the road. by Adam Budofsky

Up & Coming Aric Improta of Night Verses. by Ben Meyer

EDUCATION

Basics: Slick Hop
Machinelike Beats With Multiple Kicks – by Rich Redmond
Strictly Technique: Consecutive Flams
Part 1: Spaced Out – by Bill Bachman

Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: All Together Now!
Focus on Unison Exercises – by Steve Fidyk

Rock ’n’ Jazz Clinic: The Paradiddle Polyrhythm Pyramid
Sharpen Your Rhythmic Awareness and Control – by Peter Magadini

In the Pocket: The Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle
Part 2: Hi-Hat Openings – by Zoro

Drum Soloist: Solid Soloing
Part 1: Connecting Ideas With Glue Stickings – by James Murphy

Concepts: The Journey of Self-Discovery
Thoughts on Developing Your Own Musical Voice – Russ Miller

Equipment

Product Close-Up
• Gretsch Catalina Ash Drumset
• Soultone Wave Hi-Hats and Mega
Bell Gospel Ride
• Outlaw Weathered Heart Pine Snares
• Canopus New Yaiba Bop and
Groove Drumsets
• De Gregorioe Cajons
• Ahead Armor Cajon Bags

Shop Talk: Get the Sound You Want From Your Drums!
Part 1: Pitch Relationships

Collector’s Corner
Buddy Rich’s WFL Drumset Restored and Revisited

New and Notable

DEPARTMENTS

AN EDITOR’S OVERVIEW
Leading by Example
by Adam Budofsky

Readers’ Platform

News

It’s Questionable Mind Matters: Are Open-Mic
Nights Worth It?

Must-Have Gear Foreigner’s Chris Frazier

Showcase Featuring Drum Market

Critique

In Memoriam Frankie Dunlop

Kit of the Month Marching in Place

and more!

 


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