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Understanding the Language of Music Key Signatures and Scales

By Ron Spagnardi On 31st May 2023
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June 2023 Issue

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The Groove of Sarah Jones

Clem Burke: Drummer, Band Member, Session Man, Medical Researcher

Tucker Rule: Bringing the songs of L.S. Dunes to Life

education

Stop Skipping Steps!

The Bass Drum Owners Manual: The Leg Stroke

The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming Feet Only

Exercises in African-American Funk “Mangambe” Part Two

Master Studies Eighth Notes with Flams

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Behind the Curtain

Taurus Lovely’s “Crown of Thorns” kit

Knowing When to Say Goodbye

Christian McBride

OUT NOW! New Recordings in the June 2023 Issue

Rufus “Speedy” Jones’ Slingerland White Marine Pearl double bass kit

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Steve Smith’s 1980 Sonor Phonic Kit

Gretsch Drums Launch Limited Edition 140th Anniversary Kit

beyerdynamic Reimagines its Classic M Series Microphones

Latin Percussion Launch Panderos De Plena Folkloric Puerto Rican Drums

Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion Sound System An Open Canvas for Sonic Expression

Outlaw Drums Sound Control Technology Snare A Clean Sounding, Extremely Stable, Stave Constructed Snare Drum

Tone Wings Add Some Focus to Your Drum Tone

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