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Jazz Drummer's Workshop - Exploring Self-Awareness

Most drummers I have talked to have some form of body tension they would like to be rid of.

by George Marsh
Oct 4, 2017
transcribed by Skip Shaffer
Oct 4, 2017

Concepts — Tips On Sight Reading

A number of young drummers regularly take lessons and pour through drum books...

by Roy Burns
Sep 28, 2017

From The Past — Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time...

For years, the ever-inventive drum equipment manufacturers have racked their brains.

Modern Drummer
Sep 28, 2017

Rock Charts — "Don't Stand So Close To Me"

This month's Rock Chart features the hit,

Transcribed by James Morton
Sep 28, 2017
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Drum Design Knowledge, Part 1: Hoops

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by Russ Miller
Sep 27, 2017

Quintuplet Madness - Superimposing Odd Groupings

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by Aaron Edgar
Sep 27, 2017

The Importance of the Offbeat

Tracing Its Use in Rock, Pop, and Jazz

by Peter Erskine
Sep 27, 2017

Faux Double Bass Drumming

Ten Single-Pedal Variations

by Matt Starr
Sep 27, 2017

Embellished Jazz Time

Pushing Beyond the Standard Ride Pattern

by Joel Rothman
Sep 27, 2017

Show & Studio — Chris Parker: A Day In The Life of a Studio Drummer

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by Cheech Iero
Sep 21, 2017

Rock Charts — "The Long Run"

This month's Rock Chart features

Transcribed by James Morton
Sep 21, 2017
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Drum Soloist: Billy Cobham

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Transcribed by Bobby Cleall
Sep 15, 2017

Rock N Jazz Clinic - Linear Coordination: Part II

Linear coordination is a tasteful learning concept and the groundwork for dexterous coordination and good counter-rhythm playing.

by Sal Sofia
Sep 15, 2017
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