December
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December 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuring Ralph Peterson
(Available in print and digitally October 27, 2016) Print Copy ○ iTunes ○ Amazon ○ GooglePlay ○ Subscribe Volume 40 • Number 12 On the Cover Ralph Peterson “I’m a better player. My energy is used to uplift the people…
News: New Jersey’s “Holiday Percussion??? to Perform in December
Holiday Percussion, under the direction of Chris Colaneri, is the largest inter-generational percussion ensemble in New Jersey. Percussionists perform Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa music on marimba, bells, xylophone, vibraphone, drums, and more. Last year, close to fifty participants came from…
Video Lesson! In The Pocket - Ghost Notes 101 with Jim Riley
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Ghost Notes 101 6 Approaches to Give Your Grooves Greater Dimension One thing that separates the novice drummer from the professional…
Video Lesson! Basics: Practi-Patterns with Rich Redmond
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Basics Practi-Patterns A Dozen of the Most Common Kick/Snare Figures One of the best things you can do in your drumming…
Video Lesson! Raw Speed Bass Drum Workout with Mike Johnston
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock 'n' Jazz Clinic Raw Speed Bass Drum Workout Increase Your BPM With a Focused 12-Minute Routine This bass drum workout…
Video Lesson: Quintuplets, Part 1: The Basics
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Quintuplets Part 1: The Basics Some may think of quintuplets—groups of five notes in the space of a quarter…
Listen to the Drumming on Spotify: Great Tracks From MD's December Issue
Want to hear music from the artists featured in the latest issue of Modern Drummer? We've got you covered. Our December 2014 Spotify Playlist kicks off with legendary D.C. go-go band E.U.'s hit "Da Butt," which is referenced in this…
December 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Gregg Bissonette
(Available digitally October 28, 2014; on newsstands November 4, 2014) On the Cover Gregg Bissonette He’s got a new solo album, a headlining spot at this year’s Percussive Arts Society convention, and yet another Ringo Starr tour under his belt.…
December 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring George "Spanky" McCurdy
(on newsstands November 5, 2013) On the Cover George "Spanky" McCurdy “I’m always aware of what the fans need and what the artist is trying to do. If I’m coming in, it’s time to go higher, time to upgrade.” Lady…
