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Drummer Blog: The Drum Coaches’ Damani Rhodes Talks Urban/Gospel-Style Drumming
Urban/gospel style drumming has been one of the most sensationalized styles of playing in the last five to ten years. Many people recognize it as “gospel chops.” Although gospel music has a lot of groove in it, it’s mainly recognized…
Drummer Blog: Gabor “Gabs??? Dornyei on Being Anything but Average
Some great things have happened in my career, but being featured in the current (April 2015) issue of Modern Drummer is a dream come true, especially as I’ve also just discovered that both MD and I were born in 1977.…
Gibraltar Hardware at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Brent Barnett of Gibraltar Hardware shows us many of the new products available from Gibraltar in 2015. There's a new rack for electronic kits, the Chrome Series Stealth E-Rack. It comes with four L-rods,…
Remo Percussion at NAMM 2015 Pt (VIDEO)
In the video from NAMM 2015, Remo’s Chris Wakelin introduces us to two new drumheads from Remo for 2015. First is the new Powerstroke 77. The Coated Powerstroke 77 has two 7-mil plies, a 7-mil underlay ring that reduces overtones,…
Dixon Drums and Hardware at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Dixon drums brand manager, Jim Uding, shows us an assortment of sets, hardware, and snare drums available from Dixon for 2015. First up is Gregg Bissonette’s Artisan series Ultra Maple drumkit in sea-foam green…
In the Pocket: “Rock Steady??? Demystified (VIDEO)
This article is an excerpt from the April 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. In the Pocket “Rock Steady” Demystified Four Steps to Mastering Advanced Funk Grooves by Jim Payne Have you ever checked out Bernard Purdie’s beat on…
Drum Miking 101, Part 3: Three-Mic Setups (VIDEO)
This article is an excerpt from the April 2015 issue, which can be purchased at here. Electronic Insights Drum Miking 101 Part 3: Three-Mic Setups by John Emrich So far in this series we’ve looked at mixing a drumset with…
Rock Perspectives: Diamonds in the Ruff, Part 2: The Sexy Four-Stroke (VIDEO)
This article is an excerpt from the April 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Rock Perspectives Diamonds in the Ruff Part 2: The Sexy Four-Stroke by Matt Starr Welcome to part two of our miniseries on the ruff. I…
Product Close-Up: Premier Modern Classic Club Drumset (VIDEO)
The following review originally appeared in the February 2015 issue of Modern Drummer, which can be purchased here. Product Close-Up Premier Modern Classic Club Drumset The subtle vintage/retro vibe of this kit makes it look as timeless as it sounds. Inside…
Drummer Blog: Seek Irony’s Rom Gov Talks Moving From Tel Aviv to Austin
Hey, Modern Drummer! How’s it going? My name is Rom Gov and I’m the drummer for the band Seek Irony. My band and I are originally from Tel Aviv, Israel and we recently relocated to our new home base of…
Meinl Percussion at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Meinl’s German Baratto gives us the rundown on many of the new Meinl hand percussion instruments that are available for 2015. First up are new finishes for the Headliner Designer, Woodcraft, and Traditional String…
KAT Percussion at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, KAT Percussion product manager, Mark Moralez, takes us through what’s new for 2015 from KAT. KAT is introducing the KT4 kit, their most advanced e-kit to date. It features a new chrome rack and…
Whiplash Bonus Clip: Star Drummers on Music Education
It’s been a big week for the independent film Whiplash, in which Miles Teller portrays an aspiring jazz drummer training under a monstrous conductor played by J.K. Simmons. On Sunday, February 22, the movie won three Oscars, including one for…
Meinl Cymbals at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Meinl’s Norbert Saemann takes us on a tour of the new cymbals available from Meinl this year. There are four new sizes in the Byzance Extra Dry series for the model called Byzance Dual,…
