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Show And Studio: Victor Feldman Up-Close
Victor Feldman is a distinguished veteran of the recording industry. His unique abilities as a keyboard player and percussionist are sought by such artists as Hubert Laws and Joni Mitchell, plus groups like Steely Dan and the LA Express. His…
Drum Soloist - Tony Williams: Solo on "Seven Steps to Heaven"
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Driver's Seat: Being Equipped For Big Band
In this article, I'll touch on equipment, various big-band drummers' set-ups, muffling the set for live and recording situations, and some hints on cymbal technique. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
South Of The Border - New Directions In Latin Drumming
Much of contemporary popular music draws greatly from the rhythms of Latin America. The contagious excitement generated by these rhythms is partly responsible for the success which disco has enjoyed over the past few years, and fills an important place…
Concepts - Stanley Spector: Challenging the Rudimental System
Stanley Spector studied percussion with Ralph Eames, George L. Stone and Simon Sternberg. He was a scholarship student at Tanglewood from 1942-46 and received a Bachelor of Music Degree from Boston University in 1950. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE…
Rock Perspectives - Odd Rock
Experimentation with new ideas and concepts brings growth. There is always a way to incorporate new ideas into your personal musical situation. Many times it has taken me months or even years to successfully incorporate new concepts into my playing…
Jazz Drummer's Workshop - Double Time Coordination
Often a soloist will play over the rhythm section in either half or double the tempo of the section. Sometimes it is musically effective if the drummer complements the rhythmic direction of the soloist by playing part of the set…
Rock Perspectives: Odd Rock, Part II
This is an idea that came from playing the 4/4 bar, and as the bar repeated, I subtracted an eighth note. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Jazz Drummer's Workshop: Getting It Together With the Bass Player
Everybody knows that if the rhythm section is not 'happening' neither is the rest of the band. The drums and bass are two different sides of the same musical coin, and when two players are really together it is a…
Driver's Seat: Controlling The Band
One of the most important points and most often overlooked elements of good big band drumming technique is how the drummer sets himself up within the band. It is extremely important for the band to be able to hear the…
Jojo's Modified Swiss Triplets - A Slick Sticking for Quick Jungle Grooves
Jojo Mayer’s command of the jungle/drum ’n’ bass style took the drumming community by storm. Mayer manages to traverse the blinding tempos and computerized breakbeats effortlessly, thanks to flawless technique and his creative use of rudiments like the Swiss triplet.…
Drum Soloist: Elvin Jones Solo "Effendi"
Elvin Jones Solo "Effendi", from Inception transcription. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Drum Soloist: Elvin Jones Solo "Effendi"
Elvin Jones Solo "Effendi", from Inception transcription. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Rock Perspectives - A Practical Application of the 5 Stroke Roll
The possibilities offered to us by the 5 stroke roll are limitless. In this article, we'll look at a few possible ideas for applying the 5 stroke roll in today's contemporary music. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS…
