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The (American) Shuffle Exercises in African-American Funk
This month we’re taking a look at some basic American shuffle grooves. We’ll begin with a groove to be played with the hands. Then we’ll offer a list of bass drum options. When you practice these grooves, a strong sense…
March 2015 Issue – Volume 40 • Number 3
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The 4 Practice Pockets: #2: Stack the Reps, The 10,000 Reps Mindset
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”–Bruce Lee Back in the early days of recording, bands had to be grittier to get a magical…
April 2015 Issue – Volume 40 • Number 3
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Talking Art with Rick Allen
On the cusp of another massive tour that will bring them through South America and Europe, Def Leppard is getting ready to go out on a tour with the recently unretired Motley Crue opening. And while Def Leppard doesn’t have…
May 2015 Issue – Volume 40 • Number 4
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June 2015 Issue – Volume 40 • Number 6
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July 2015 Issue – Volume 40 • Number 7
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August 2015 Issue – Volume 40 • Number 8
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ADELE, ALICIA KEYS, & DECLAN McKENNA DRUMMERS JOIN PORTER & DAVIES
Top Drummers Use World Beating Silent Tactile Monitors Porter & Davies proudly announce that more world class drummers have joined their ever growing family. Derrick Wright for Adele, Mike Reid for Alicia Keys, Gabi King for Declan McKenna and Elijah…
September 2015 Issue – Volume 40 • Number 9
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Art Blakey’s Gretsch 1960s Custom Moon Glow Flame kit
Art Blakey was an individualist in every way, including the look of his drum kit. The Gretsch kit shown here features a 14×20 bass drum, 8×12 and 9×13 rack toms, a 16×16 floor tom, and a 5×14 metal snare. The…
WFLIII DRUMS NEW TEAM, NEW DRUMS, NEW EVERYTHING!
Bill Ludwig III and his company WFLIII are all FIRED up for 2023! Under the direction of Bill, together with new business partner Cloburn Ltd, owned and run by professional drummer Paul McManus, the year 2023 sees a new and…
October 2015 Issue – Volume 40 • Number 10
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