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Carmine Appice Ultimate Realistic Rock Sixteenth Note Rhythms
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Carmine Appice Ultimate Realistic Rock, Modern Drummer is reprinting this classic section of Carmine’s book. In this section Carmine introduces two essential rhythms to rock drumming, and teaches us how to play and…
Double Bass Drumming Part 2
Continuing from last month’s re-introduction of Joe Franco’s classic book Double Bass Drumming, and his concept called the Single Stroke System. Here is Joe’s chapter on Sixteenth Note Double Bass Patterns. There are many more patterns and beats included in…
Bob Moses’ Drum Wisdom, Musical Resolution Points
In the last few last months of Modern Drummer we have included the chapters from Bob Moses’ Drum Wisdom book on the 8/8 Concept and the Sixteen Musical Resolution Points. These two concepts work together and can apply to every…
Up-Tempo Jazz Ride Playing
I use a kind of circular motion to achieve my desired sound, as was taught to me by Sam Woodyard. The quarter note is being accented slightly, yet consistently, creating a driving and danceable feel. Digging in is what we…
The Game Changers Part 1
For this month’s article I’d like to share several different topics that I feel were monumental for my growth as a drummer. I call these “The Game Changers”. There are several topics so this article will be split into two parts.…
MAMMOTH WVH With drummers Wolfgang Van Halen and Garrett Whitlock
The band Mammoth WVH is a musical force to be reckoned with. What else is there besides great songs being played by great musicians. But there is more to this band than meets the eye. True multi-instrumentalists are a unique…
Jonathan Pinson: Asking Questions
With all of the amazing young jazz drummers around these days, it’s got to be tough to set yourself apart. But when you can put names like Seal, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Terrace Martin, and Kamasi Washington on your resume,…
Gavin Harrison: Context and Contrast
Who is busier than Gavin Harrison? He is tearing it up on two new records that are coming out and is touring with those two bands within the next year. Porcupine Tree’s new recording Closure/Continuation is a welcome surprise to…
ddrum NIO
In today’s musical landscape incorporating electronics has become commonplace, from creating hybrid acoustic/electric setups, to looping and accompaniment, percussion pads have opened up a world of sounds and creative possibility for musicians. Compared to its predecessors, ddrum’s NIO model cuts…
Pearl Debuts the Matt McGuire “Smart Snare,” and Redesigned CX Airframe 2 Carriers and PLUS Size Add-On Assemblies
From millions of YouTube views to sold out concert tours with The Chainsmokers, drummer Matt McGuire knows how to bring the fire. His new Matt McGuire Pearl Signature Snare drum is crafted to not only bring arena-filling sound, but also…
Mapex Drums Announces Promotion to Accompany Drums on Demand Program Now Offering FREE Drum Covers with Purchase
Mapex Marching’s Drums on Demand program, which launched April 1, 2022, is creating an exciting new way to circumvent excessive lead times by offering drums in eight new premium wrap finishes including Blue Ripple, Red Ripple, Purple Ripple, Burgundy Ripple,…
Paiste Introduces Several New Models of Flat Rides. Bigger Range, More Choices
In response to renewed interest in Flat Rides, Paiste announces the reintroduction of ground breaking models from the Formula 602, 2002 and Traditionals Series, and the addition of a new model in the Masters Series. Paiste thus significantly expands the…
RTOM Releases New Single-Zone Triggers
RTOM is proud to announce the launch of their new bh Single-Zone Triggers to usher in a new era of hybrid drumming. RTOM Corporation (“RTOM”) Single-Zone Triggers are a new product that instantly transforms acoustic drum heads outfitted with Black…
RETAIL GIANT THOMANN ADDS ADORO SILENT STICKS TO ITS INVENTORY
Europe’s largest music instrument retailer, Germany-based Musikhaus Thomann, with its massive online Thomann Cyberstore, is the latest retail giant to add Adoro Silent Sticks to its drum and percussion offering. Says Adoro CEO Stefan Korth: “Thomann’s inventory of Silent Sticks…
