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Video Demo! Natal - Café Racer Series Drumset

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Natal Café Racer Series Drumset A compact, bop-size kit with a big, buttery sound. Natal was launched in 1965…

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Dec 29, 2016

Video Demo! Paiste Signature Rides

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste Signature Rides Distinctive tones crafted for some of the top drummers on the company’s roster. This past year…

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Dec 29, 2016

Video Demo! Gibraltar - Beat EFX Bass Pedal Enhancers

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Gibraltar Beat EFX Bass Pedal Enhancers Compact beater attachments to add subtle shaker, jingle, and finger-cymbal sounds. Always looking…

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Dec 29, 2016

Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 10: Exploring a Killer Cowbell Pattern

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 10: Exploring a Killer Cowbell Pattern by Jost Nickel In this lesson we’ll examine…

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Dec 29, 2016

Odd Subdivision Offbeats: Ten- and Fourteen-Note Groupings

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Odd Subdivision Offbeats Ten- and Fourteen-Note Groupings by Aaron Edgar When examining 32nd notes, we see that they’re twice…

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Dec 29, 2016
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Swiss Rudiments: Basel Drumming, Part 4

https://vimeo.com/197189220 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Basel Drumming, Part 4 by Claus Hessler In this lesson we’ll take a look at a…

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Dec 29, 2016

Video Lesson! The Swampy Double Groove with Rich Redmond

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Basics The Swampy Double Groove Grease Up Your Phrases by Rich Redmond With double grooves, the left hand plays every 8th…

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Nov 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Papa Jo Jones Drum Fill with John Xepoleas

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer's Workshop Papa Jo Jones Drum Fill Incorporating a Classic Jazz Lick by John Xepoleas In this lesson we’ll explore…

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Nov 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Swiss Rudiments - Basel Drumming, Part 3 with Claus Hessler

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Basil Drumming, Part 3 by Claus Hessler In the third installment of our series on Swiss drumming,…

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Nov 30, 2016

Video Demo! DW - Collector's Series Cherry/Mahogany Drumset

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Drum Workshop Collector's Series Cherry/Mahogany Drumset Deep, pure tones and ultimate clarity. The Collector’s Series is DW’s flagship line,…

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Nov 30, 2016

Video Demo! Istanbul Mehmet - Sahra and Kirkor Signature Rides

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Istanbul Mehmet Sahra and Kirkor Signature Rides Dark, warm tones with varying degrees of dryness. The Istanbul cymbal company…

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Nov 30, 2016

Video Demo! DrumLite - LED System

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up DrumLite LED System Quick installation, easy connection, and huge visual impact. Drummers Jeff Sevaldson and Joey Nesbitt established DrumLite…

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Nov 30, 2016
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Video Demo! RBH Drums - 6x14 Poplar Prestige Snare

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up RBH Drums 6x14 Poplar Prestige Snare A solid, steam-bent beauty with a fat, old-school sound. The Prestige series is…

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Nov 30, 2016

Video Lesson! A New Perspective On 2 Over 3 with Aaron Edgar

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives A New Perspective On 2 Over 3 Displacing Two-Over-Three Polyrhythms by Aaron Edgar This month we’re going to vary…

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Nov 30, 2016
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