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Pearl Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015 Pearl’s Kevin Packard gives us a rundown on the latest offerings from Pearl, including the new Wood-Fiberglass series, Crystal Beat series acrylic drums, Chad Smith's Free Floater Signature snare drum, Masterworks custom kits, and the…
Sabian’s Big and Ugly Cymbals at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Mark Love, product specialist at Sabian, demonstrates the new Big and Ugly series of cymbals including the AA Apollo, HH Nova, HH King, HHX Phoenix, HH Pandora, and XS20 Monarch. The NAMM Show 2015,…
Drummer Blog: The Future Laureates’ Rob Durkee Talks Passion and Influences
Photo by Kaitlyn McQuaid Hello! If you were to tell me less than ten years ago that I was going to grow up and be a drummer, I likely would have thought you were insane. There was not a musical…
What You Need to Know About...Drum Mics
This article originally ran in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of Drum Business. by Billy Brennan By its very nature, the drumset can be the hardest instrument to mike. Guitarists, for example, have it easy: They have only themselves, their axe,…
LESSON! Rock & Jazz Clinic: Odd Groupings Over Samba (From the Feb. 2015 Issue)
The following excerpt is taken from the February 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Rock & Jazz Clinic Odd Groupings Over Samba by Mike Johnston What do you do when you have two things in the refrigerator or pantry that taste…
News: Enter Evans’ Heavyweight Tournament Now!
Evans is seeking the heaviest hitters for its Heavyweight Tournament. Drummers are called to compete, for four rounds, in a single-elimination battle to determine the “Undisputed Heavyweight Champion.” Winners are determined by votes every week, with each competition’s top voter…
VIDEO! The Lindy Beat: The Grooviest of Early Rock Grooves (From the February 2015 Issue)
The following excerpt is taken from the February 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Basics The Lindy Beat The Grooviest of Early Rock ’n’ Roll Grooves by Rich Redmond The classic rhythm we’re exploring this month has weathered the test of time…
What You Need to Know About...Effects Cymbals
This article originally ran in the Oct/Nov 2012 issue of Drum Business. by Ben Meyer The term effects, or FX, is applied to a wide array of cymbals, from tiny splashes to giant, oddly shaped sheets of metal…
VIDEO! Solid Soloing, Part 2: Changing Note Rates (From the January 2015 Issue)
The excerpt below is taken from the January 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Drum Soloist Solid Soloing Part 2: Changing Note Rates by James Murphy In this miniseries we’re utilizing my “glue” method to gain freedom and flow while soloing.…
What You Need to Know About...Cymbal Stands
This article originally ran in the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of Drum Business. by Ben Meyer All drummers require hardware of some kind. Knowing what kinds of packages are available from your favorite brands, as well as becoming familiar with individual…
Basics: Radio Beats (From the January 2015 Issue)
Radio Beats 7 Real-World Applications of Essential, Time-Honored Grooves by Rich Redmond In this month’s article, we take a look at some popular grooves on country radio right now. All of them are variations of what I call “money beats,”…
What You Need to Know About...Drumsticks
This article originally ran in the May/June 2010 issue of Drum Business. by Fran Azzarto Drumsticks aren’t overly mystifying, yet there is information that you should be able to draw from when choosing a particular size or…
Showroom: Revolution Drum’s 2nd Generation Firefly Drum Key
The redesigned Firefly drum key features a wider and more ergonomic handle for increased torque and comfort, a smoother and more precise silent ratcheting system, and a red anodized-aluminum handle to help locate in dark rooms. The second-generation Firefly drum…
News: Guitar Center’s 26th-Annual Drum-Off Finals Brings Together Legendary Drummers to Celebrate the Nation’s Best Undiscovered Talent
Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off finals will take place January 17, 2014 at 8 pm at Club Nokia at LA Live, 800 W Olympic Blvd # 335, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Five talented drummers from across the country have been…
