July 1981 – Volume 5 • Number 5
On 01st Jul 1981
Articles in July 1981
Driver's Seat - Energy and the Ensemble
In my last article I talked about supporting the big band, not getting in the way, and cueing or directing the band. In this article, I'll be explaining the value of underplaying and the extreme importance of energy levels. For…
Drum Soloist - Terry Bozzio
Fills A through D were taken from Frank Zappa Live In New York. The song is
Concepts - Rudiments: For or Against?
Talking to drummers about the rudiments is much like talking to the average person about politics.
Teacher's Forum - Practice And Jazz Drumming
by Charlie Perry In my article "The Chorus Form and the Jazz Drummer" (December/January issue of Modern Drummer), I said that all practice material for jazz drumming should be practiced with, and without, records. Practicing with records will help the…
Rock Perspectives - A Practical Application of Swiss Army Triplets
The Swiss Army triplet was shown to me several years ago by Keith Knudsen of The Doobie Brothers.
Tony Smith
Tony Smith didn't own a set of drums until he was twenty. But then, he quickly made up for lost time, and eventually made his reputation with Jan Hammer and John McLaughlin.
Eddie Marshall: Covering the Jazz Spectrum
No doubt it's somewhat of an exaggeration to claim that Eddie Marshall has played with all of the major jazz figures of the past two decades.
Bassists on Drummers
No matter what style rhythm section a drummer plays in, it is essential that he or she lock in with the bassist.
Susan Evans: Doin' It All
A person interested in playing percussion has a lot to choose from.
REO Speedwagon's Alan Gratzer
REO drummer Alan Gratzer was born in Syracuse, New York, and almost immediately displayed an interest in drums. After bugging his parents for a couple of years to get him a kit, they gave in and got him a toy…
Harvey Mason
Harvey Mason "I never really thought of being a professional musician," stated Harvey Mason. "Music is something I did for fun and enjoyment, and coming from a poor family, there was no way I was going to do anything…
