November 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 11
On 01st Nov 2019
Articles in November 2019
Creative Percussion Product Close-Up
The Hex Stax, which comprises three layers of hand-hammered and torched stainless steel for short and trashy yet musical sounds, and the Groove Chain-ger, which is a steel ring with chains attached that sits atop drums to produce a rattling natural reverb.
Tama Dyna-Sync Bass Drum Pedals
Now Tama is poised to take over the direct-drive market with its new Dyna-Sync single and double pedals.
John Wicks On Fitz and the Trantrums’ All the Feels
On September 20, the soul-influenced indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums released
Korn’s Ray Luzier
Korn drummer Ray Luzier moved from Los Angeles to Nashville in 2014. “I can live pretty much anywhere I want because I only meet the other members of the band on airplanes.”
Mark Guiliana — Blackstar in a Yellow Sweat Suit
The famed drummer is back in electro mode with his way forward-looking Beat Music project.
Sugar Percussion’s Jefferson Shallenberger
Sugar Percussion's Jefferson Shallenberger on drum making, artistry, and building an honest business fit for his offspring's approval.
The Ancient European Rudimental Codex
Welcome to the Rudimental Codex, an alternative collection of rudiments that focuses specifically on the ancient European legacy of rudimental drumming.
Mike Sleath With Shawn Mendes
Deftly backing Mendes on the road is Mike Sleath, whose powerful energy has driven the singer’s live show since 2015.
Yamaha Product Close-Up
Complementary, high-quality maple and birch options tailor-made for live and studio applications.
The Raconteurs' Patrick Keeler
It’s been a while since we’ve heard Patrick Keeler driving the Raconteurs on a brand-new set of noisy, infectious, and hard-grooving songs. In fact, for those scoring at home, it was eleven years and three months between studio albums for…
New Gear from Tama, Groove Juice, Yamaha, Alesis, 64 Audio, and more!
New Gear from Tama, Yamaha, Groove Juice, Alesis, Innovative Percussion and 64 Audio.
Alesis Strike MultiPad Product Close-Up
With the introduction of the Strike MultiPad, Alesis pulls no punches, delivering a knockout product packed with unprecedented power, performance, and creative potential.
King Crimson’s Gavin Harrison
Pushing forward with the ever-evolving art-rock institution, digging in deeper as a full-fledged member of the Pineapple Thief, and forever shaping the song.
A New Perspective on Polyrhythms, Part 1
The easiest way to think about a two-over-five polyrhythm is that you have two equally spaced notes across five beats.
A Boutique Beauty
Garrett Clagett of Annapolis, Maryland, tells MD that he custom-ordered the Masters of Maple setup after hearing about the boutique drum manufacturer in 2015.
Hand and Foot Rolls
This workshop is dedicated to what I refer to as hand and foot rolls, a particularly powerful and interesting way to orchestrate single-stroke rolls.
Steve Lukather on Five Jeff Porcaro Toto Tracks (Plus Five Non-Toto Ones!)
Back in 1977, after doing sessions in L.A. for a number of top acts and appearing on many hit records together, keyboardist David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro decided to write, record, and tour for themselves.
