January 2017

Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.

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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
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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

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

Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 9: Split Grooves with Jost Nickel

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 9: Split Grooves by Jost Nickel This month’s groove workshop introduces split patterns. In…

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Nov 30, 2016

Video Demo! Snare Drum Effects

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Features Snare Drum Effects 16 Add-ons to Quickly Modify Tone by Willie Rose The snare drum could be viewed as a…

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Nov 30, 2016

January 2017 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuring Chris Dave

(Available in print and digitally November 30, 2016) Print Copy ○ iTunes ○ Amazon ○ GooglePlay ○ Subscribe Volume 41 • Number 1 On the Cover Chris Dave “I try whatever I can think of. There’s no limit on anything.”…

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Nov 30, 2016
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