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South Of The Border Brazilian Drumming: The Samba
The samba is a typical rhythm and dance of Brazil. It gained popularity in this country during the forties initially as a ballroom dance mostly through the famous Brazilian singer actress Carmen Miranda, who may be remembered as having the…
Drum Soloist
Joe Morello, ranks among the "greats" of jazz drumming. He has won the respect and admiration of every drummer who takes his instrument seriously. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Teachers Forum - Forming An Approach
A crucial point is the bridge between the subject matter, the student, and the method. The link between the three must be strong if the method and the subject matter are to serve the essential needs of the student. TO…
Strictly Technique Paradiddles For Three Drums
This article is intended to give jazz and rock drummers a means of exploiting to the fullest degree the application of paradiddles around the standard 3 drum outfit: snare, small tom-tom and large tom-tom. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE…
South Of The Border - Reggae
The Caribbean Islands have long been a source of diverse and interesting music coupled with exciting rhythms. Although the Latin sounds of Cuba and Puerto Rico have been recognized for some time, the music of the English-speaking island of Jamaica…
On The Job - Organ And Drum: Making It Work - Making It Swing
For approximately a ten-year period (about 1957-67) bands comprised of tenor sax/organ/drums, guitar/tenor sax/organ/drums, organ/drums, etc. abounded both in the night club and recording arenas. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
From The Past: Big Sid Catlett
Sid Catlett, to those unfamiliar with the name, was considered one of the greatest jazz drummers of the 30's and early 40's, and is still recognized as one of the most significant forces in the evolution of the art of…
Jazz Drummer's Workshop Metric Modulation
Among the many lessons to be learned from the playing of Max Roach is the concept of musicality in drumming. This is shown no more clearly than in his solo work, particularly in the fact that Max has almost always…
Rock Perspectives: Ride Rhythm Independence
Traditionally, drummers have used the bass and snare drum to execute independent yet interacting rhythms. The ride rhythm, whether played on the ride cymbal or hi-hat, usually was a repetitive steady rhythm, filling in holes and making everything jell. TO…
Drums: On Stage
Has Buddy Rich embarked on a new career in symphonic music? Not really. But he is giving it a try, playing with local symphony orchestras throughout the country. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Driver's Seat - Understanding Phrasing
Because of the limitations of his instrument, the drummer need be concerned only with notes of two basic durational values. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Complete Percussionist The Beginning Timpanist
Because the timpani are among the "musical" percussion instruments they present special problems for both the beginner and his teacher. The intent of this article is to offer some practical suggestions which will render the teaching of this instrument less…
Show And Studio Backing Singers
Singers (particularly those with longstanding reputations) are very important to every practical musician in that they have the power to provide jobs for us. And the jobs can be plentiful and pleasant if we take the time to understand our…
Drum Soloist - Steve Gadd: Aja-Steely Dan
Steely Dan's Aja TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
