may 2015

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! Strictly Technique: Pataflafla Builder

This post is excerpted from the complete article that appears in the May 2015 issue. Strictly Technique Pataflafla Builder Exercises for Developing a Challenging Yet Musical Rudiment by Bill Bachman One of the most beneficial of the forty PAS rudiments…

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Mar 31, 2015

VIDEO LESSON! Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Elvin Jones–Style Triplet Fills, Part 1

This post is an excerpt from the complete article that appears in the May 2015 issue. Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Elvin Jones–Style Triplet Fills Part 1: Creating a Rolling Melodic Feel Using Basic Stickings by John Xepoleas In this lesson I’m going…

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Mar 31, 2015

VIDEO LESSON! Electronic Insights: Drum Miking 101, Part 4: Four Mics

This post is excerpted from the complete article that appears in the May 2015 issue. Electronic Insights Drum Miking 101 Part 4: Four Microphones by John Emrich At this point in the series, you should have a good idea of…

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Mar 31, 2015

DEMO VIDEO! Product Close-Up: Zildjian K Custom Organic and K Constantinople Renaissance Rides

This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue. Product Close-Up Zildjian 21" K Custom Organic and 20" K Constantinople Renaissance Rides Zildjian recently teamed up with two of its artists, drummer/educator Pat Petrillo and jazz great Adam Nussbaum,…

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Mar 31, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Castle Tapered Snares

This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue.  Product Close-Up Castle Tapered Snares Massachusetts-based craftsman David Cheney has developed a unique conical snare drum shell with function as its focus. The shell is…

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Mar 31, 2015
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VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Cymgard Cymbal Accessories

This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue.  Product Close-Up Cymgard Cymbal Accessories The drum industry has plenty of cymbal accessories, including mutes, bags, and fancy felts. So what’s next? Cymgard thinks it…

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Mar 31, 2015

AUDIO DEMO! Product Close-Up: GMS Special Edition Series Drumset

This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue.   Product Close-Up GMS Special Edition Series Drumset Back in 1987, when Long Islanders Rob Mazzella and Tony Gallino joined forces to create the GMS…

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Mar 31, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Electronic Review: GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Music Bundle

This post is excerpted from the complete review that’s in the May 2015 issue. Electronic Review GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Music Bundle The GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Music Bundle comes with everything you need to start recording high-quality audio and…

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Mar 31, 2015

May 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Jojo Mayer

(Available March 30, 2015) On the Cover Jojo Mayer “As I exposed myself to programmed music, I became more aware of the contrasts between electronic media and real-time playing. I understood that this is something that we should cultivate.” And…

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Mar 31, 2015
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