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February 2017 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuring Warpaint's Stella Mozgawa

(Available in print and digitally Dec 29, 2016) Print Copy ○ iTunes ○ Amazon ○ GooglePlay ○ Subscribe Volume 41 • Number 2 On the Cover Stella Mozgawa “People are making music in such crazy ways! The levels of involvement and collaboration…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

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…

Modern Drummer
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…

Modern Drummer
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…

Modern Drummer
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
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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! 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 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…

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Dec 30, 2015

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…

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Dec 30, 2015

Video Lesson: Triplet Fill Concepts Part 3, Three-Over-Four Fills With Rudiments

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer's Workshop Triplet Fill Concepts Part 3: Three-Over-Four Fills With Rudiments Welcome to the third and final lesson in our…

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Dec 30, 2015

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…

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Dec 30, 2015

Video Demo - 4 Killer Double Pedals for under $250

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Shop Talk Thinking of Going Double Bass? 4 Killer Double Pedal for Under $250 There are products in the drumming world…

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Dec 30, 2015
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Listen to the Drumming on Spotify: Great Tracks From MD's February 2015 Issue

King Crimson hasn't worked a deal with Spotify, so we took a different approach this month to sharing music by our cover stars. Check out tracks featuring mighty Crim drummers Pat Mastelotto with Steven Wilson, Gavin Harrison with Iggy Pop,…

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Jan 13, 2015

February 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring King Crimson’s Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, and Bill Rieflin

(Available digitally December 30, 2014; on newsstands January 6, 2015) On the Cover King Crimson’s Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, and Bill Rieflin “It’s doing everything that drummers normally do, but in an entirely di fferent way.” So says Bill Rie…

Modern Drummer
Dec 30, 2014
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