Ed Thigpen

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.

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Time And Its Nuances

This article will deal with time in its basic form, as applied to swing, bebop, gospel, Dixieland, Latin, rock, country & western or whatever. The basic principles will apply when playing any rhythmical style which requires a steady pulse. Time…

by Ed Thigpen
Dec 12, 2017

Ed Thigpen - Inter-Continental Swinger

Being a student of jazz drumming during the '60s could ofttimes be a mind-boggling experience. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Mark Hurley
Oct 6, 2017

Jazz Drummer's Workshop - The Beauty Of Brushes

Brushes are the playing implement in the drummer’s array of equipment which can, if handled properly, produce a wide range of sounds, moods and textures. Brushes are normally thought of for soft playing on ballads, and in trios playing small…

by Ed Thigpen
Oct 6, 2017

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

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

May 2010 - Volume 34 • Number 5

Eric Singer, Shannon Leto, Pete Lockett, Elliot Humberto Kavee, Dave McAfee, Kenny Washington, Terreon Gully, Dave Turncrantz, Joe Goretti, Phil Rudd, Ed Thigpen, Tony Williams, Ryan Hoyle TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
May 1, 2010
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October 2002 - Volume 26 • Number 10

Mike Bordin, Simon Phillips, Billy Cobham, Jerry Marotta, Peter Erskine, Carmine Appice, Ed Thigpen, Jeff Hamilton, Kenneth Schalk, Paul John Jr., Adrian Passarelli, Lynn Coulter, Grant Collins, Jose Pasillas, Danny Carey, Kenny Aronoff, Billy Kilson TO READ THE FULL STORY:…

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2002

February 1993 - Volume 17 • Number 2

In this Issue: Steve Smith, Ed Thigpen TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Feb 1, 1993

June 1983 - Volume 7 • Number 6

Bill Bruford, Mike Clark, Mark Craney, Ed Thigpen, George Wettling, Kenny Aronoff, Jim Chapin, Terry Clarke, John Densmore, Gregg Bissonette, Carl Palmer, Russ Kunkel, Graham Lear TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Jun 1, 1983

October 1982 - Volume 6 • Number 7

Stewart Copeland, Ed Thigpen, Jimmy Madison, Neil Peart, Joe Morello, Armando Peraza, Raul Rekow, Orestes Vilato, Tommy Aldridge, Mark Craney TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 1982
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