March 1986 – Volume 10 • Number 3
Articles in March 1986
Drumming And Experience
One of the most frustrating things for a young drummer to hear is, "Kid, you have talent. Get some experience, and come back and see me," or the equally discouraging, "You play well, but you lack experience." I have seen…
Paradille Funk
There seems to be a lot of controversy today concerning the usefulness and importance of drum rudiments. This column is not an attempt to justify all of the 26 American Drum Rudiments but, rather, to demonstrate how we can take…
Tips Toward More Effective Practice
At one time or another, we've all heard that ageless expression:
Manny Elias — Patterns
Every year produces its musical surprises and success stories, and Tears For Fears was certainly one of 1985's most pleasant.
Buddy Williams — Going For The Feeling
Williams has sometimes been accused by listeners of laying back too much—of underplaying, in fact.
Marvin “Smitty” Smith Drum History In Transition
Affable, gregarious, and inquisitive, Smitty projected the kind of radiant enthusiasm and love off the bandstand that is the visible beacon of a soul at peace with himself.
Jerry Marotta
If Jerry Marotta had his way, we'd still be doing this interview. That's not because Jerry’s particularly enamored of interviews, but to continue means to never conclude. He'd much rather keep experimenting and trying to obtain the perfect interview than…