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Fred Begun: Timpani Virtuoso
Another facet of drumming is explored in this interview with Fred Begun, timpanist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, D.C. Begun discusses his approach to classical music and the influences of his mentor, Saul Goodman. TO READ THE FULL…
Rock Perspectives - Odd Rock
Experimentation with new ideas and concepts brings growth. There is always a way to incorporate new ideas into your personal musical situation. Many times it has taken me months or even years to successfully incorporate new concepts into my playing…
PRODUCT CLOSE-UP - Beier 15" Steel Snare Drums
There’s been a bit of buzz building around the snares coming from Jim Beier’s shop in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Blue Öyster Cult’s Jules Radino, Olivia Newton-John’s Mark Beckett, and Charlie Daniels’ Pat McDonald have been using them live, and Nashville session…
Colloquium III
Horacee Arnold. Billy Hart and Freddie Waits comprise the group Colloquium III. The three musicians are as devoted to each other as they are to the music they play. Each one discusses the foundation of the drummer's role today and…
It's Questionable: E-Drums and Apartment Dwellers
E-Drums and Apartment Dwellers I live in a very old three-story apartment building with hardwood floors. I bought a Roland TD-20 drumkit for my son, but apparently the impact from the pads is finding its way into the apartment below,…
Alan White - Yes-Man
As the drummer for the popular British rock group Yes, Alan White has many definite ideas concerning the position of the drummer within a rock band. White talks about the importance of the bass drum, the studios and writing for…
Dave Mattacks - Working The Studies
British session drummer Dave Mattacks has recorded with many of today's popular recording artists. Rejecting a technoflash style, Mattacks is happy complementing the styles of the performers he works with. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Roberta Crain - Navy Drummer
Roberta Crain is a rock drummer, currently employed by the United States Navy. Crain explains the competition she faced entering the Navy's music program and the prejudice encountered because she is a drummer. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…
South Of The Border - New Directions In Latin Drumming
Much of contemporary popular music draws greatly from the rhythms of Latin America. The contagious excitement generated by these rhythms is partly responsible for the success which disco has enjoyed over the past few years, and fills an important place…
Concepts - Stanley Spector: Challenging the Rudimental System
Stanley Spector studied percussion with Ralph Eames, George L. Stone and Simon Sternberg. He was a scholarship student at Tanglewood from 1942-46 and received a Bachelor of Music Degree from Boston University in 1950. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE…
Danny Seraphine: The Rhythm of Chicago
"I loved to watch my uncle who was a drummer, when I was young, but he only played weekends because in those days, most of them didn't really devote their lives to it. It was such a long-shot," says Danny…
Bob Moses: Beneath the Surface
If I were asked to make a list of the most underrated drummers. Bob Moses would be the first name that would come to my mind. I first met Moses through Charlie Perry at a jazz drumming workshop Perry was…
Barriemore Barlow
Since their 1972 album "Thick As A Brick", Jethro Tull's music has become more and more layered, intricate, and demanding on both players and listeners. Also, since that time, Barriemore Barlow, a 29-year-old Scotsman, has been their percussionist. TO READ…
Michael Carvin: Spreading The Word
One might nickname Michael Carvin "Man Of 1,000 Albums." He's played drums on many albums, including 100 jazz albums. The artists with whom he's been associated run the gamut of jazz— bebop, traditional, to the avant-garde and soul-tinged. TO READ…
