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John Densmore - Reflections
In the following interview with the Doors' John Densmore, it is impossible to catch all of his sense of humor or see his very animated way of expressing himself. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Back Home With James Black
We were listening to records and Jaimoe asked me if I'd ever heard James Black. I said, No. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Sheila Escovedo - A Natural Approach
Sheila Escovedo is striking and diminutive, and can spark a band with the flash of a smile or an outrageous, ingenious percussion lick. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Concepts - Art vs. Money
If you run your own business, at the end of the year you review profits and expenses.
Rock Perspectives - Playing Simple
The following material is a presentation of some simple ideas I've developed for use with my private students.
Show And Studio - Notes On The Making Of Moving Pictures Part 1
Having been a regular reader of MD for the last couple of years, I've noticed most of the studio information has been for the
Complete Percussionist - Chord Scales
In this article, I'll discuss the connection between chords and their chord scales.
Jazz Drummers Workshop - Studies in Style: Part 1
Philly Joe Jones The “perfect combination of Blakey’s unquenchable fire, Catlett’s melodiousness, and Roach’s subtlety”—such is MD‘s description of Philly Joe Jones. Joe was all of the above, and more, on the 1958 album, Milestones, with Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley,…
Shop Talk - Al Duffy
Al Duffy has been playing drums for forty-seven years. And that fact, perhaps more than any other, accounts for his singular reputation as a drum designer, craftsman and innovator. Now the key research and development source at Nashville’s Pearl International—and…
Industry Insights - Drum Workshop's Don Lombardi
This merging of the best elements of past and present technology is largely due to the personal influence of DW president Don Lombardi. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Yamaha - Rydeen RDP2F5 Drumset
An excellent entry-level option with quality sound and sturdy hardware.
Paiste - 900 Series Cymbals
Hand-hammered 2002 bronze with a special dark finish for a slightly warmer tone.
Black Swamp - Dynamicx Sterling, Live!, and BackBeat Snares
Pristinely crafted wood-shell drums for any professional situation.
Los Cabos - White Hickory, Red Hickory, and Maple Drumsticks
Top-notch products from a smaller Canadian company with big-time aspirations.
