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This Week in Drumming: September 8th
by Paolo Ragusa It's been another big week behind the kit for Modern Drummer and the drum community. Here's what to know for this week in drumming. Celebrating Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll Alongside Modern Drummer's September 2023 issue, the results of our…
Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst Honored with Yamaha’s Legacy in Education Award at PASIC 2019
From left to right: Greg Crane, Yamaha; Marc Dicciani, award recipient; Paul Winterhalter, Yamaha (accepting the award on Tom Aungst’s behalf); John Wittmann, Yamaha. Yamaha bestowed the company’s Legacy in Education Award to Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst at the…
Episode 64: Odd-Time Songs, Dynamics, Yamaha Recording Custom, and More
Episode 64: Odd-Time Songs, Dynamics, Yamaha Recording Custom, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike share two of their favorite odd-time songs, and then they discuss the importance of dynamics in drumming. The featured artist is Halsey/Ryan Adams’ Nate…
Enter To Win This Incredible Prize From Bucks County Drum Company and Zildjian Cymbals!
Contest valued at over $3,600! This incredible prize includes a three-piece Bucks County Drum Company Semi-Solid bop kit with a satin wenge veneer finish, Gretsch-style lugs, and black-nickel hardware. The 8x12 rack tom features five maple plies fused to a…
Enter to Win One of Two Incredible Prizes From Paiste and Yamaha!
Paiste and Yamaha have teamed up to help kick off Modern Drummer’s fortieth year with this incredible contest valued at over $5,000! Yamaha five-piece Stage Custom Birch acoustic drumset with Yamaha 700 Series hardware First Prize: The Yamaha DTX502 Hybrid…
News: Yamaha and the Percussive Arts Society Award Scholarships to Two Young Music Educators
Yamaha and the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) recently awarded scholarships to Emily Sgouros and Jade Hails. The two percussionists were recognized for their facility on their instruments and steadfast commitment to music education. Jade Hails Sgouros is the recipient of…
Yamaha Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Yamaha Drums’ Jim Haler explains how the company’s new apps will further its hybrid kit concept, which combines electronics and acoustic drums. Yamaha has developed iPhone and iPad apps to control the electronic modules…
Yamaha Offers Live-Sound Solutions for Electronic Drummers
Drummers face many challenges when it comes to amplifying electronic drums, and in the case of hybrid kits it’s important to have the electronic components match the audio quality and volume of the acoustic drums to create a cohesive, integrated…
New YamahaDTX.com Website Designed to Educate and Enhance the Playing Experience of Electronic Drummers
Yamaha announced the launch of www.yamahadtx.com, a new website devoted to the company’s DTX electronic drum lineup. Featuring bold graphics and refreshed, updated content, the site addresses the growing market for electronic drums and highlights the latest DTX product information…
New YamahaDTX.com Website Helps Electronic Drummers Enhance Their Knowledge and Playing Experience
Yamaha recently announced the launch of www.yamahadtx.com, a new website devoted to the company’s DTX electronic drum lineup. Featuring bold graphics and refreshed, updated content, the new site addresses the growing market for electronic drums and highlights the latest DTX product…
Yamaha Establishes Two Music Education Scholarships to Celebrate 30 Years with the Madison Scouts
Yamaha Corporation of America recently announced the establishment of two new scholarships to honor the 30-year relationship between the company and the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. Beginning this season, Yamaha will award one $500 scholarship to a corps…
VIDEO! In the Pocket: Dubstep Drumming, Part 1: The Basics (From the May 2014 Issue)
http://www.youtube.com/embed/gWnGHbR5I9Q by Donny Gruendler Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music known for its head-nodding beats, dark atmosphere, and ear-shaking bass. It draws on many other genres, including Jamaican dub, hip-hop, jungle, drum ’n’ bass, and 2-step, while fusing…
VIDEO - Yamaha Drums and Percussion NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage
In this video Jim Haler and Troy Wollwage give a tour of the latest drumsets, marching drums, and percussion instruments from Yamaha at The NAMM Show 2014. Yamaha Drums is a subsidiary of the Yamaha Corporation founded in 1967.…
WIN the Ultimate Hybrid Drumset from YAMAHA
This is your chance to win the ultimate Hybrid Drumkit from Yamaha — a prize worth over $5,700! The set includes Live Custom acoustic drums (available in four colors), DTX electronic percussion components and hardware: • 14 x 22"…
