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The Drummers Of Woody Herman
For 50 years—with relatively brief interruptions—Woody Herman has led one of the greatest of all big bands. And not surprisingly, he's had some of the greatest drummers driving his band. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Walter Keiser And Pedro Haldemann
The Swiss group, headed by composer and electric harpist Vollenweider, is best selling in Europe. This is a decent achievement for drummer Walter Keiser and percussionist Pedro Haldemann. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
More Questions And Some Answers
I find that there are young drummers today asking some of the same questions, as well as some new ones. So I thought it was about time to address a few of those questions. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE…
Funk In Five
In this article, we will develop some funk patterns based on the following left-foot hi-hat pattern. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
James Stroud
While playing for many of Nashville's major acts and producing some of them as well, James grew to understand and appreciate the importance of the song.
Nick Vincent: The Donnie And Marie Show
There's nothing like the thrill of playing for a live audience, because you can't do it over.
16th-Note Triplets On Double Bass
In one bar of 4/4, a 16th-note triplet takes up one-half of a beat, which is the same amount of space as one 8th note or two 16th notes.
Perseverance
When successful people in all walks of life are asked how they achieved their success, they almost always attribute it to perseverance. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Larry Lelli of the Broadway Musical Come from Away
“We really nerd out on this stuff, because it’s important.” TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
What You Need to Know About...Plywood Snare Drums
As touring and recording great Kenny Aronoff explained, “Start with a metal drum and a wood. That will cover a lot of situations.” TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Dennis Chambers
The legendary fusion drummer is still setting stages afire with his scorching chops and unshakable groove.
Shakira’s Brendan Buckley
“A bassist friend of mine recently told me that I play drums like a conductor,” says Buckley.
Blondie’s Clem Burke
Precious few drummers are bringing the heat after forty-plus years in the game like Clem Burke is bringing it. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 3
Part 3: 8th Notes and 8th-Note Rests
