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Musical Palindromes

A Twisted Rhythmic Challenge

by Aaron Edgar
Dec 27, 2018

Getting Unstuck

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by Roy Burns
Dec 12, 2018

Playing Around With Time

One aspect of drumming that I enjoy very much is playing around with time.

by Rod Morgenstein
Dec 12, 2018

Warm-Ups and Mobility Guidance

Part 1: Stretching Facts and Myths

by Brandon Green
Nov 30, 2018

A Different Approach to Flams

Developing Technique in a Modern Metal Context

by Aaron Edgar
Nov 30, 2018
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Polyrhythmic Bass Drum Workout

Challenging Your Endurance and Time

by Daniel Bédard
Nov 30, 2018

Pataflafla Builders and Shifters

Adding Syncopation to the Essential Rudiment

by Bill Bachman
Nov 30, 2018

The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 2

Part 2: Whole Notes, Half Notes, and Quarter Notes

by Miguel Monroy
Nov 30, 2018

Applying The Paradiddle-diddle

As a student, I always try to seek out new ways to use rudiments on the drumset, and as a teacher, I encourage my students to do the same.

by Jeff Macko
Nov 14, 2018

Mousey Alexander — Drumming And Courage

In 1957, I was scheduled for an audition with Benny Goodman's band at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

by Roy Burns
Nov 14, 2018

Drummers And Drum Shops

The drum shop is a special place.

by Roy Burns
Nov 8, 2018

Beat Shifting

The rhythmic potential of a beat is not exhausted once it is mastered in its original written form.

by Howard Fields
Nov 8, 2018
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A 20 - Minute Warm-Up

Warming up prior to playing is extremely important for any drummer.

by Mark Hurley
Nov 5, 2018

Breathing And Energy

Energy is, and always has been, very important to drummers.

by Roy Burns
Nov 5, 2018
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