Education
Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 3
Part 3: 8th Notes and 8th-Note Rests
Getting Unstuck
I have a few students who are accomplished, professional drummers. I always ask them, “Why are you here? You play well, and you’re working. How can I help you?” In almost every case, the response is, “I just feel stuck.…
Playing Around With Time
One aspect of drumming that I enjoy very much is playing around with time.
The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 2
Part 2: Whole Notes, Half Notes, and Quarter Notes
Applying The Paradiddle-diddle
As a student, I always try to seek out new ways to use rudiments on the drumset, and as a teacher, I encourage my students to do the same.
Mousey Alexander — Drumming And Courage
In 1957, I was scheduled for an audition with Benny Goodman's band at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Beat Shifting
The rhythmic potential of a beat is not exhausted once it is mastered in its original written form.
