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Nick Vincent: The Donnie And Marie Show

There's nothing like the thrill of playing for a live audience, because you can't do it over.

by Jim Dinella
Jan 25, 2019

16th-Note Triplets On Double Bass

In one bar of 4/4, a 16th-note triplet takes up one-half of a beat, which is the same amount of space as one 8th note or two 16th notes.

by Joey Franco
Jan 25, 2019

Perseverance

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by Roy Burns
Jan 25, 2019

Larry Lelli of the Broadway Musical Come from Away

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Interview by Dave Previ | Photos by John Fell
Jan 30, 2019

What You Need to Know About...Plywood Snare Drums

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by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019
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Dennis Chambers

The legendary fusion drummer is still setting stages afire with his scorching chops and unshakable groove.

Story by Robin Tolleson | Photos by Steve Parke
Jan 30, 2019

Shakira’s Brendan Buckley

“A bassist friend of mine recently told me that I play drums like a conductor,” says Buckley.

Story by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photos by Alex Solca
Jan 30, 2019

Blondie’s Clem Burke

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by Patrick Berkery
Jan 30, 2019

The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 3

Part 3: 8th Notes and 8th-Note Rests

by Miguel Monroy
Dec 27, 2018

Night Verses’ Aric Improta

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Story by Ben Meyer |Photos by Alex Solca
Jan 30, 2019

Fishbone’s Phillip “Fish” Fisher

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by Dave Previ
Jan 30, 2019

Eights and Sixes, Part 1

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by Bill Bachman
Jan 30, 2019
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Protocol's Simon Phillips

While in Los Angeles, Simon Phillips uses this Tama Star kit, which is one of three setups he keeps in rotation.

Story by John Martinez | Photos by Alex Solca
Feb 27, 2019

Dennis Chambers’ Half-Time Shuffle

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By Daniel Bédard
Jan 30, 2019
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