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Great Drums at Sun

A new compilation puts drummers square at the center of the most important musical invention of the mid-twentieth century. They called it rock.

by Patrick Berkery
Jun 28, 2017

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

On Topic: R&B Legend James Gadson

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Interview by Bob Girouard | Photo by Derek McCoy
Jul 26, 2017

Finding a New Musical Home

Let’s face it, sometimes it just isn’t happening at home. We may be in the age of bedroom studios, high-speed digital transfer, and cloud computing, but for the foreseeable future our physical address will continue to have a significant impact on our work opportunities. This month we speak with three pro drummers who decided they needed to up stakes to begin a new chapter in their careers. If you’ve been contemplating a move lately, their experiences could help you in making this important decision.

by Jeff Ryan
Jun 28, 2017

Philly Joe Jones

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by Rick Mattingly
Jun 19, 2017
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Paradiddle-Diddle Inversions

Straight and Triplet-Based Rudimental Rock Fills

by Joel Rothman
Jun 28, 2017

1,000 Ways to Practice a Single Page

Part 6: Building Independence

by Libor Hadrava
Jun 28, 2017

Transitions

Exercises for Improving Time

by Wayne Salzmann II
Jun 28, 2017

Stix Hooper: Finding The Groove

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by Cheech Iero
Jun 19, 2017

MAX WEINBERG - Good Time on "E" Street

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by Scott K. Fish
Aug 2, 2017

Drum Soloist: Jack DeJohnette "It's You Or No One"

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by Chuck Kerrigan
Aug 2, 2017

The Evolution of the Drum Set: Part Two

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Story by Danny L. Read | Photos by Ken Mezines
Jun 19, 2017
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Playing Melodically

Part 3: Stickings and Interpretations

by Peter Erskine
Jun 28, 2017

Advanced Herta Applications

Rudimental Polyrhythms in Odd Subdivisions

by Aaron Edgar
Jun 28, 2017
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