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Understanding the Language of Music A Drummer’s Guide to Theory and Harmony

By Ron Spagnardi On 31st Jan 2023
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February 2023 Issue

Feb 2023 Modern Drummer Magazine

features

Brann Dailor: Mastodon’s Modern Metal Master

Mark Kelso Expect the Unexpected

Pat Petrillo: Big Rhythm from Jersey

PARAMORE’S ZAC FARRO ALWAYS EVOLVING

education

Pat Petrillo Groove Breakdowns

The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming Two Consecutive 16th Notes

Six- Against-Four Polyrhythm Exercises in African-American Funk

Double Bass Drumming Accented Rolls and Accented Patterns with Triplets

Pat Petrillo’s drum solo on “Runnin”

Exercises for the Development of Control and Technique

The Four Practice Pockets #1 Release Your INTUITION

departments

Rogers 1960s Gold Louie Bellson and Sammy Davis Jr. Kit

Phil Seamen: Percussion Genius, Legendary Rebel, and Born Raver By Peter Dawn

The Art & Challenge of Teaching

AJ’s Swampy Outlaw Kit

Persistence

equipment

Jerry Shirley’s Humble Pie Ludwig Roses Set

ROLAND INSTRUMENTS FOR FIRST TIME DRUMMERS, AND EXAMINING THE PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE EFFECTS OF DRUMMING

GEWA G3 Studio Electronic Drum Kit

Doc Sweeney’s Hollocore Snare Drum A Resonating New Twist on Shell Construction

TAMA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NEW STAGESTAR SERIES KITS

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