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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.
Perseverance
When successful people in all walks of life are asked how they achieved their success, they almost always attribute it to perseverance. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Larry Lelli of the Broadway Musical Come from Away
“We really nerd out on this stuff, because it’s important.” TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
What You Need to Know About...Plywood Snare Drums
As touring and recording great Kenny Aronoff explained, “Start with a metal drum and a wood. That will cover a lot of situations.” TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Dennis Chambers
The legendary fusion drummer is still setting stages afire with his scorching chops and unshakable groove.
Shakira’s Brendan Buckley
“A bassist friend of mine recently told me that I play drums like a conductor,” says Buckley.
Blondie’s Clem Burke
Precious few drummers are bringing the heat after forty-plus years in the game like Clem Burke is bringing it. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 3
Part 3: 8th Notes and 8th-Note Rests
Night Verses’ Aric Improta
His relentless dedication to practice and his unwillingness to take any other path in life, is paying dividends during what has been the busiest period of this drummer’s life. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Fishbone’s Phillip “Fish” Fisher
The members that are here today had a burning desire to hear the music played with an integrity that at a minimum was where we left it in the late ’90s. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…
Eights and Sixes, Part 1
The goal is to improve not only your hand technique, but also your rhythmic understanding and comfort level between these figures. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
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.
Dennis Chambers’ Half-Time Shuffle
In this lesson, we’ll focus on variations of a groove that Chambers plays on the song “Babylon Sisters.” TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Contemporary Coordination Exercises
The exercises in this month’s lesson are meant to challenge your concentration, coordination, and independence. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
