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Portraits: Butch Ballard

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By Sharon Geller and John Earl Maberry
Sep 21, 2017

JP Bouvet

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Story by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photos by Tanya Ghosh
Sep 27, 2017

Mickey Roker

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by Jeff Potter
Sep 27, 2017

Neil Peart's musical travelogue

A new DVD puts us right on stage with the Rush rhythmatist, for a detailed throne-side look at drumming masterpieces from his fruitful career.

by Michael Parillo
Jun 7, 2023

Embellished Jazz Time

Pushing Beyond the Standard Ride Pattern

by Joel Rothman
Sep 27, 2017
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Faux Double Bass Drumming

Ten Single-Pedal Variations

by Matt Starr
Sep 27, 2017

The Importance of the Offbeat

Tracing Its Use in Rock, Pop, and Jazz

by Peter Erskine
Sep 27, 2017

Quintuplet Madness - Superimposing Odd Groupings

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by Aaron Edgar
Sep 27, 2017

Drum Design Knowledge, Part 1: Hoops

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by Russ Miller
Sep 27, 2017

LP - Uptown Sculpted Ash Congas and Valje Bongos

A textured veneer finish for the industry standard and the reintroduction of a legendary name in percussion.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 27, 2017

Dunnett - Res-O-Tone and Res-O-Two Drumheads

Hazy timpani-style film for a warmer tone with fast attack and quick response.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 27, 2017

Roland - GO:MIXER

A smartphone audio mixer for social-media video performers.

by Miguel Monroy
Sep 27, 2017
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Jon Cross - 6.5x14 Macassar/Gaboon Ebony Snare

A powerhouse segment-shell drum with more musicality than most.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 27, 2017

Agner - Number, Name, and Signature Series Drumsticks

Durable, balanced, and great-sounding models made from hickory, maple, and the little-known hornbeam wood.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 27, 2017
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