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Rock Perspectives: It’s an Open and Shut Case

When playing consecutive sixteenth notes on the H.H., with eighth note and/or sixteenth note "swishes" in the pattern, the tendency upon closing the H.H. (at the end of the swish) with the L.F., is to double that note with the…

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Feb 23, 2017

South of the Border: Mambo on the Drum Set

The Mambo, along with its close relative the Son Montuno, makes up a significant share of the music played at Latin dances. It is too bad that the Mambo is not played more often at American dance jobs. It is…

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Feb 23, 2017

Rock & Jazz Clinic - Melodic Drumming

In this article we’re going to explore a way to represent a melodic guitar riff from a classic-rock tune on the kit, while playing the song’s drumbeat at the same time. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…

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Feb 23, 2017

Gov't Mule's Matt Abts - On Tour & On Stage Making It Work On The Road

Mistakes? He's made a few. But Gov't Mule's longtime drummer knows that sweating the small stuff doesn't pay when your goal is jam-band Nirvana. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017

Strictly Technique: Extending Stick Control

Stick Control by George L. Stone is perhaps the most widely accepted text on "pure" technique for snare drum. However, many drum set players of very high caliber have also mentioned this book as a constant study source. TO READ…

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Feb 23, 2017
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Jazz Drummer's Workshop - Solving Technical Problems

All instruments have several approaches to a foundational technique. These techniques are determined by the physical nature of the instrument, the styles of music to be played on that instrument, and the physical limitations and advantages of the musician. TO…

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Feb 23, 2017

Concepts: Overcoming the “Horribles???

Imagine yourself playing in a club and having a really good time. It's one of those nights when the group is clicking and the audience is really with you. Suddenly, you notice a very famous drummer in the audience, watching…

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Feb 23, 2017

Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic - The Odds Are in Your Favor

Searching for a way to break out of the old four-16th-notes-per-drum rut when playing fills? Applying odd note groupings can equip you with some fresh ideas that also sound very hip. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…

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Feb 23, 2017

Portraits: The Oak Ridge Boys’ Fred Satterfield

I've been traveling and playing for money since I was about 14. I'm 25 today. I started out playing in some gospel/rock bands on the West Coast. Much of my fatback, heart and soul comes from that music, and working…

by Scott K. Fish
Feb 23, 2017

Drum Soloist: Steve Gadd “Samba Song???

Steve Gadd "Samba Song" TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017

Up and Coming: Butch Baron

Butch Baron was raised on Long Island, New York, but has spent the last few years on the West Coast. He has taken the seeming "adversity" of being a drummer with only one leg and turned it into an "opportunity."…

by Scott K. Fish
Feb 23, 2017

Gene Krupa 1909-1973

"I'm happy that I succeeded in doing two things: I made the drummer a high priced guy, and I was able to draw more people to jazz." TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017
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Reflections on Gene Krupa

In 1939, I first met Gene. I started at the Hickory House in 1938. So Gene and I had been friends for over 30 years. I guess that everything that has been said about the man has been said before…

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Feb 23, 2017

Michael Shrieve: Transcendence

I can remember being 16 years old, listening to 17-year-old Mike Shrieve on the first Santana album. It was released soon after Santana's stunning performance at the Woodstock Festival. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017
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