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Listen to the Drumming: Great Tracks From MD’s March 2016 Issue
Our latest Playlist includes tracks from cover artist Barry Kerch and Shinedown, Jellyfish, Spock's Beard, Dixie Dregs, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Vinnie Colaiuta, Savages, Daughter, and more incredible artists featured throughout the pages of the March 2016 issue of Modern Drummer…
March 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Barry Kerch
(Available digitally January 29, 2016; in print February 2, 2016) On the Cover Barry Kerch “The ‘Cut the Cord’ video is us in a live setting.If you put the four of us in a room with an aggressive song, that’s…
Video Lesson! The Tap Nine, by Rich Redmond
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics The Tap Nine Embellishing Backbeats With a Modified 9-Stroke Roll The traditional nine-stroke roll consists of four alternating double strokes…
Video Lesson! Hidden Rhythms - Part 2, by Mike Johnston
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Hidden Rhythms Part 2: Odd Groupings Last month we explored the endless rhythmic and textural ideas hiding…
Listen to the Drumming: Great Tracks From MD’s February 2016 Issue
Our latest Playlist includes tracks from cover artist Adam Deitch and Lettuce, the Chick Corea Quartet, Fleetwood Mac, Jethro Tull, Mastodon, Refused, New Order, and more incredible artists featured throughout the pages of the February 2016 issue of Modern Drummer…
February 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Adam Deitch
(Available digitally December 29, 2015; in print January 3, 2016) On the Cover Adam Deitch “There’s a constant search for finding out what your sound is and what you’re able to express in the moment, when it counts. It just…
Video Lesson: Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 7, Beat Displacement
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 7: Beat Displacement Has a song ever caught your ear in just the right kind…
Video Demo! Beier - 15" Steel Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Beier 4x15 & 5.5x15 Steel Snare Drums Vibrant and versatile with supreme clarity and a full range of tones.…
Video Demo! TRX - New DRK Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up TRX New DRK Series Cymbals Warm, dark, classic sounds with pre-drilled holes for rivets. TRX has released several new…
Video Demo! Liberty - Jazz Series Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Liberty Jazz Series Drumset Top-quality modern design with tasty vintage flare. Liberty Drums is a UK-based manufacturer that builds…
January 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Neil Peart
(Available digitally November 25, 2015 and in print on December 1, 2015) On the Cover Neil Peart “There are things in my solo that have been there since I was sixteen, that always thrilled me—and still do.” As the members…
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