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Video Lesson! Hearing the Click on the "E"
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Hearing the Click on the "E" Shifting the Metronome to Improve Time by Powell Randoph In this lesson, we’ll…
Video Lesson! Fundamental Fills, Part 1: Solid 16th Notes
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Fundamental Fills Part 1: Solid 16th Notes by Donny Gruendler The abundant amount of educational material on the market can…
Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 4: Linear Variations
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 4: Linear Variations by Jost Nickel We’ll continue working with linear grooves by embellishing…
Video Demo! ddrum - Reflex Rally Sport Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up ddrum Reflex Rally Sport Drumset A great gigging kit with a tricked-out aesthetic. One of the sister companies to…
Video Demo! Sabian - HH Vanguard Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Sabian HH Vanguard Series Cymbals A more expressive expansion pack for the original hand-hammered line. Canadian cymbal maker Sabian…
Video Demo! Love Custom Drums - 7x14 Indian Rosewood Snare
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Love Custom Drums 7x14 Indian Rosewood Snare A beautifully crafted and sonically superb drum built to withstand the rigors…
Video Lesson! Rhythmic Conversions, Part 2 - Getting Creative Around the Kit
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer's Workshop Rhythmic Conversions Part 2: Getting Creative Around the Kit In this lesson, we’ll focus on variations of the…
Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 3: Linear Patterns with Jost Nickel
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 3: Linear Patterns In this lesson, we’ll create linear grooves by following three simple…
Video Lesson! Basics - Advanced Disco with Rich Redmond
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Advanced Disco Beyond Four on the Floor Disco, a style of music popularized in the 1970s, launched dance crazes, drove…
Video Demo! Paiste - 2002 Big Beat Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste 2002 Big Beat Cymbals Thinner, warmer, and more complex sounding than their classic-rock counterparts. Paiste’s first B8 bronze…
Video Demo! Bone - Essence Series Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Bone Essence Series Drumset Custom-shop quality at a more manageable price Bone Custom has been handcrafting drums in Slovenia…
Video Demo! Dunnett - Dreamtime Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Dunnett Dreamtime Snare Drums Creamy, smooth tones crafted from premium Australian timbers. One of the standout products launched at…
Claus Hessler 5/4 Drum Solo on "Thunderstorm" with Flux Trio
Claus Hessler’s 5/4 Drum Solo on “Thunderstorm” With Flux Trio In this video, German drummer/educator Claus Hessler, who’s featured in the June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, takes a solo on the tune “Thunderstorm” with his trio Flux at…
On the Beat With Tosin Aribisala: Let’s Get Happy!
Hello, everyone! From time to time I try to offer the drum community something tangible and inspiring—drum monologues, communal drumming, basic instructions, and workshops. Last year I embarked on a communal drumming project, which involved a few tribal drummers and…
