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VIDEO DEMO: RBH Drums Americana Jump Kit
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up RBH Drums Americana Jump Kit Impossibly big and rich tones from a tiny grab-and-go setup. Virginia Beach–based RBH Drums…
VIDEO DEMO: Paiste PSTX Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste PSTX Series Cymbals Affordably priced, trashy effects hats, stacks, and crashes, plus a couple of calm, cooling bells.…
On the Beat With Robert Garza of Shattered Sun: Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival Spotlight
How’s it going, Modern Drummer reader? My name is Robert Garza, and I play drums for a band called Shattered Sun out of Texas. We are a melodic metal band with thrash influences, as well as uplifting chorus, riffy guitars,…
Daru Jones Mini-Doc and GC Signing
Check out this mini-documentary on July 2015 Modern Drummer cover artist Daru Jones. And New York–area fans, mark your calendars; on August 20 the Jack White/Ruff Pack drummer will be doing a performance/signing at Guitar Center’s Union Square location. To…
VIDEO LESSON! Pataflafla Hemiolas: Straight and Alternating Versions Over Half-Note Triplets
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2015 issue, which can be purchased at: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-fuj Strictly Technique Pataflafla Hemiolas Straight and Alternating Versions Over Half-Note Triplets by Bill Bachman This month we’re going to…
VIDEO LESSON! Progressive Drumming Essentials, Part 2: Demystifying Polyrhythms
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2015 issue, which can be purchased at: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-fuj Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 2: Demystifying Polyrhythms by Aaron Edgar Polyrhythms, which are two contrasting subdivisions played…
VIDEO DEMO! Zildjian FX Series Spiral Stacker
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the August 2015 issue, which can be purchased at: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-fuj Product Close-Up Zildjian FX Series Spiral Stacker Inspiring, funky sounds delivered in compact sizes. Seizing on the current trend toward…
VIDEO LESSON! Samba Independence Tips With Jazz Great Antonio Sanchez
In this short video lesson, supplied by Drum Guru and Hudson Music, August 2015 cover artist, Antonio Sanchez, shares his favorite exercise for developing complete creative freedom with the left hand in a Brazilian samba style. The right hand and…
On the Beat With Matt Greiner of August Burns Red: “Majoring In The Minors???
I chose to do a play through of “Majoring In The Minors” because of its dynamics as a metal song. It starts off with a basic driving drum pattern and transitions into a fast, blast beat pattern with a few…
On The Beat With Tom Hunting of Exodus
Hi, this is Tom from Exodus. It is an honor and pleasure doing this video for Modern Drummer. I have been a longtime fan of the magazine. I am not one to usually talk about myself, but this video was…
VIDEO LESSON! Attack of the Juh-Ba: The Flat Flam Followed by a Kick Drum
The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Basics Attack of the Juh-Ba Harness the Power of the Flat Flam Followed by a Kick Drum by Rich Redmond…
Saturday Night Live’s Shawn Pelton Plays “Step Out" from the Walter Mitty Soundtrack
In this clip, filmed in November 2014 at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), Saturday Night Live’s Shawn Pelton plays “Step Out” from the Walter Mitty soundtrack. The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is a music service organization promoting…
Strictly Technique: Flowing Groupings and Fill-Ins Exercises for Increased Single-Stroke Control
The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Flowing Groupings and Fill-Ins Exercises for Increased Single-Stroke Control by Bill Bachman This month we’re going to work…
VIDEO DEMO! Gretsch Renown Birch and Walnut Drumsets
The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Gretsch Renown Birch and Walnut Drumsets Two new shell offerings expand the tonal spectrum. A couple years back…
