june 2015
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Grab Some Greb in the June 2015 Spotify Playlist
Our June 2015 Spotify playlist features ten tunes culled from an exclusive music sidebar found in Benny Greb's cover story. Find out why Greb is one of the most talked-about performing and educational voices on today's drum scene. Also featured…
VIDEO DEMO! Paiste Masters Dark Crashes and Hi-Hats
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Product Close-Up Paiste Masters Dark Crashes and Hi-Hats Rich, warm, mix-ready tones from Switzerland’s ultra-consistent cymbalsmiths. The Masters series started in…
VIDEO DEMO! Maxwell Drums Nesting Kit
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. June 2015 Product Close-Up Maxwell Drums Nesting Kit Big, versatile tones in an ultra-compact package. If you’ve ever had to pack…
VIDEO LESSON! The Drumset Drag: Orchestration Options for Powerful and Melodic Textures
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Rock & Jazz Clinic The Drumset Drag Orchestration Options for Powerful and Melodic Textures by Powell Randolph In this lesson we’re…
VIDEO LESSON! Dynamics Mechanics: Loud, Soft, and Everything in Between
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Strictly Technique Dynamics Mechanics Loud, Soft, and Everything in Between by Bill Bachman I believe that a drummer should be able…
VIDEO LESSON! Elvin Jones–Style Triplet Fills, Part 2: Orchestrating Accent Patterns
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Elvin Jones–Style Triplet Fills Part 2: Orchestrating Accent Patterns by John Xepoleas Welcome to our second lesson covering…
VIDEO LESSON! Drum Miking 101, Part 5: Multi-Mic Setup
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Electronic Insights Drum Miking 101 Part 5: Multi-Mic Setup by John Emrich Over the past few months, we’ve explored miking a…
June 2015 issue of Modern Drummer featuring Benny Greb
(Available in print May 5, 2015; digitally April 30, 2015) On the Cover Benny Greb In his eagerly awaited new instructional DVD, the drummer boldly addresses the history and mystery of grooving like the greats. “I wanted to look at…
VIDEO LESSON! John Bonham–Style Foot Pattern: Getting Creative With the “Four Sticks??? Ostinato
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Rock Perspectives John Bonham–Style Foot Pattern Creative Ideas Based on the “Four Sticks” Ostinato by Powell Randolph Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham…