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Video Lesson! Groove Contruction, Part 5: Ghost Notes Using an Ostinato Approach
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Contstruction Part 5: Ghost Notes Using an Ostinato Approach by Jost Nickel Ghost notes are an…
Video Lesson! Hearing the Click on the "E"
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Hearing the Click on the "E" Shifting the Metronome to Improve Time by Powell Randoph In this lesson, we’ll…
Video Lesson! Fundamental Fills, Part 1: Solid 16th Notes
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Fundamental Fills Part 1: Solid 16th Notes by Donny Gruendler The abundant amount of educational material on the market can…
Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 4: Linear Variations
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 4: Linear Variations by Jost Nickel We’ll continue working with linear grooves by embellishing…
Video Demo! ddrum - Reflex Rally Sport Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up ddrum Reflex Rally Sport Drumset A great gigging kit with a tricked-out aesthetic. One of the sister companies to…
Video Demo! Sabian - HH Vanguard Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Sabian HH Vanguard Series Cymbals A more expressive expansion pack for the original hand-hammered line. Canadian cymbal maker Sabian…
Video Demo! Love Custom Drums - 7x14 Indian Rosewood Snare
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Love Custom Drums 7x14 Indian Rosewood Snare A beautifully crafted and sonically superb drum built to withstand the rigors…
Video Demo! Dunnett - Dreamtime Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Dunnett Dreamtime Snare Drums Creamy, smooth tones crafted from premium Australian timbers. One of the standout products launched at…
Claus Hessler Playing on “The Axis" With Bassist Stefan Hergenröder
Claus Hessler Playing on “The Axis” With Bassist Stefan Hergenröder In this video, German drummer/educator Claus Hessler, who’s featured in the June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, performs the song “The Axis” with his duo. “This is my project…
Video Lesson! Progressive Drumming Essentials, Part 11: Making Four Sound Like More
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 11: Making Four Sound Like More I’ll never forget the first time I heard Meshuggah.…
Video Demo! Kumu - Limited Series All Maple and All Mahogany Drumsets
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Kumu Limited Series All Maple and All Mahogany Drumsets Precisely made, professional-grade kits from Finland's top craftsman. Founded in…
Video Demo! Masterwork - Jazz Master and Valena Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Masterwork Jazz Master and Valena Series Cymbals A tribute to the tradition and a creative push forward. Masterwork, an…
Video Demo! Doc Sweeny - Midnight Edge and Narra King Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Doc Sweeny Midnight Edge and Narra King Snare Drums Custom single-ply and hand-painted stave-shell drums. Doc Sweeny is a…
Video Demo! DW - Collector's Series Pure Oak Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up DW Collector's Series Pure Oak Drumset Crisp attack, booming tone, and ultra-rich aesthetic. With all of DW’s experiments in…
