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.
Triplets With Buzz Rolls
Going from single strokes to buzz (multiple rebound) strokes requires a different pressure, which is controlled primarily with the fingers. The important thing to remember here is that “pressure” does not mean “rigidity” or “tension.” So these exercises, then, will…
"Lowdown In The Street"
“Lowdown In The Street” From the album Deguello (Warner Brothers HS-3361) Since the late ’60s, ZZ Top has amassed a huge following, with their Texas-style blend of blues, boogie, and heavy metal. This power trio is featured here with “Lowdown…
Trying Easy
Some years ago in New York, during my studies with RUDI (Swami Rudrananda), one of the students made the following comment: “I am really trying hard, but I am not improving.” RUDI replied, “You must learn to try easy.” We…
Steve Mitchell
Steve Mitchell is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's busiest studio drummers. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Rumors
Rumors abound in the music business. They seem to spring from everywhere, adding confusion to an already confusing business. These rumors must come from someplace, although individuals rarely admit to starting them. One way rumors get started is when a…
Carl Palmer: "Sole Survivor"
From the album Asia on Geffen Records. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Warm-Up Exercises
A sensible warm-up is vitally important to a productive practice session or good performance. There is no question that relaxed and supple muscles allow the mind to work better and more improvement is attained. There are no tempo markings attached…
Concentration
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted from the music by fear or pressure is extremely important for every professional drummer. For example, if you become nervous at a recording session or an audition you may lose your concentration.…
