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Rock Perspectives - Theme And Variations

People ask me how I keep my ideas flowing and how I keep from getting stale and bored. This is a problem many drummers seem to have in common; a lack of ideas or concepts to use in their everyday…

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Feb 23, 2017

South of the Border - The Cha-Cha

Today's drummer must be prepared to handle diverse musical situations. Knowing many different rhythms, and having the ability to play them musically, is one prerequisite to a successful career. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017

Jazz Drummer's Workshop - Solving Technical Problems

All instruments have several approaches to a foundational technique. These techniques are determined by the physical nature of the instrument, the styles of music to be played on that instrument, and the physical limitations and advantages of the musician. TO…

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Feb 23, 2017

Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham is one of the strongest innovative forces on the drumming scene today. Both his technique, and drum set-up are awesome.We met at Starr Recording Studios where Billy was to record an instructional tape for the Tama Drum Company.…

by Cheech Iero
Feb 23, 2017

Reflections: Don Lamond

"I was fascinated by the drums. I was always banging on things but I couldn't figure out how people rolled on drums. How could they play fast enough to produce a continuous sound?" TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…

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Feb 23, 2017
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Jimmy Cobb: Seasoned Sideman

After talking to Jimmy Cobb and hearing him play, I was impressed both by the man, and the musician. His musical credentials are extensive. From 1958-1962 he was a member of the Miles Davis group, which included John Coltrane and…

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Feb 23, 2017

Jazz Drummer's Workshop: Reading And Jazz Interpretation

A drummer's interpretive powers grow once he has established the foundational techniques of hands and feet. Coordination, which means hearing something and spontaneously reacting to it in a musical manner, develops. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…

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Feb 23, 2017

South Of The Border: The Mambo

Ranking among the most popular Latin rhythms is the mambo. This rhythm, which originated in Cuba, has had much success on the dance floors of the world because of its exciting, driving qualities. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…

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Feb 23, 2017

Teachers Forum: The Gladstone Technique

The late William D. Gladstone was a multi-faceted percussionist who for many years worked in the pit orchestra of Radio City Music Hall in New York. Many well known drummers studied technique with him during the 40's and 50's. TO…

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Feb 23, 2017

Rudimental Symposium: Back-sticking

Years ago, back-sticking was almost unknown in most drumming circles and when it was used, it was usually done in a rather simple way. Since that time, back-sticking has become more widely used and with this use has come some…

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Feb 23, 2017

Gene Krupa 1909-1973

"I'm happy that I succeeded in doing two things: I made the drummer a high priced guy, and I was able to draw more people to jazz." TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017

Krupa and the Small Groups: A Lesson In Individuality and Swing

The overwhelming majority of both jazz historians and laymen remember Gene Krupa as primarily, a big-band drummer. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017
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Reflections on Gene Krupa

In 1939, I first met Gene. I started at the Hickory House in 1938. So Gene and I had been friends for over 30 years. I guess that everything that has been said about the man has been said before…

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Feb 23, 2017

Michael Shrieve: Transcendence

I can remember being 16 years old, listening to 17-year-old Mike Shrieve on the first Santana album. It was released soon after Santana's stunning performance at the Woodstock Festival. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017
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