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Video Lesson! Raw Speed Bass Drum Workout with Mike Johnston
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock 'n' Jazz Clinic Raw Speed Bass Drum Workout Increase Your BPM With a Focused 12-Minute Routine This bass drum workout…
Video Lesson: Quintuplets, Part 1: The Basics
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Quintuplets Part 1: The Basics Some may think of quintuplets—groups of five notes in the space of a quarter…
On the Beat With Tamara Tadic of Conquer Divide: A One of a Kind Journey
Hi, I’m Tamara and I’ve been stuck to my drums for the past nine to ten years. Let me tell you how it all started; my journey to becoming a drummer is one of a kind. My story is actually…
On the Beat With Andrew Campanelli of the Revivalists: Talking Go-Go Rhythms and Men Amongst Mountains
Hello Modern Drummer readers. My name is Andrew Campanelli. I play drums and write songs for the Revivalists. I’ve been learning from articles and exercises in Modern Drummer since I was ten so it’s a huge honor to be included…
On the Beat With Christopher Guanlao of Silversun Pickups: Recording Better Nature
Hi MD. Being a self taught drummer who relies strongly on instinct and muscle memory more so than technical aspects, Better Nature was an album with many struggles and soul searching. In this day and age I find that human…
Web Exclusive: Producer David Frangioni on the Brian Frasier-Moore “Grooves For Life??? Loop Library
In 2009, Audio One’s sound-specialist and producer David Frangioni spoke to Madonna’s musical director Kevin Antunes about Brian Frasier-Moore contributing to Frangioni’s series of drum sample libraries. Antunes thought it was a wonderful idea and three years later, in 2012,…
On the Beat With Pamela Lynn-Seraphine: Mental Fitness Through Neurodrumming Therapeutics
Hello, fellow MD readers! I’m Pamela Lynn-Seraphine, world percussionist, author, educator, and founder of Neurodrumming Therapeutics. I’ve been a lifelong reader of MD, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to finally share my story. Actually, back in 2004 I…
Drum Cam Video: Jay Postones of TesseracT Demonstrates “Dystopia??? From the Brand-New Polaris Album
I’d like to do something a little different with my first new TesseracT drum video. I want to share with you the point I’m at right now, before I’ve spent six months on the road with the song. At this…
On the Beat With Chris Reeve of Filter: Connecting and Creating Relationships
Chris Reeve (photo by Anna Sklavos) What’s up, Modern Drummer readers? I’m Chris Reeve, drummer for the band Filter. It’s an honor to be featured on here. This has been the most intense year of my life—getting the call to…
Video Demo! Falling Rocks: A Primer on One of Drumming’s Most Powerful Fills
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Basics Falling Rocks A Primer on One of Drumming’s Most Powerful Fills by Rich Redmond The term “falling rocks” refers to…
Video Tour! Gearing Up with Wilco's Glenn Kotche
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Gearing Up On Stage and Up Close Glenn Kotche by Miguel Monroy Glenn Kotche has one of the most distinctive setups…
VIDEO DEMO: Soultone Noa Cymbal Pack
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Soultone Noa Cymbal Pack A beginner’s pre-pack with potential for professionals. When putting together its first pre-pack, the Noa,…
VIDEO DEMO: Gaai Sun & Stars Collection Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Gaai Sun & Stars Collection Snare Drums One-of-a-kind hand-cut finishes and classic maple tones…with a twist. Gaai Drums is…
Video Lesson! Bass Drum Development with Mike Johnston
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock & Jazz Clinic Bass Drum Development 4 Focused Exercises for Building Raw Speed by Mike Johnston One of the most…
