April 1985 – Volume 9 • Number 4
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Articles in April 1985
Ian Wallace — Keeping The Customer Satisfied
It would probably be easier to list all the musical things that fan Wallace hasn't done than those he has. This unassuming Englishman has covered every aspect of pop drumming, beginning with pre-Beatles rock 'n' roll in England, and progressing…
Phrasing With Triplets
This article deals with the use of triplets within a compound phrase to embellish and create more interesting patterns. By inserting the 16th-note triplets into the duple feel, these patterns become more exciting to the ear. Practice each exercise at…
April 1985 - Volume 9 • Number 4
Sly Dunbar, Steve Schaeffer, Chico Hamilton, Ian Wallace, Gene Krupa, Kenny Clare, Kenny Clarke, Chester Thompson, Bill Bruford, Neil Peart
A New Look At Technique
I have heard professional drummers say, "I don't care about technique at all. 1 am only interested in the music." I have also heard top players say, "Of course technique is important. Without it you can't play anything." It would…
Kenny Clare and Kenny Clarke
Kenny Clare British drummer Kenny Clare died on January 11 at the Westminster Hospital in London, at the age of 55. Kenny had been hospitalized for eight weeks and had several operations for the removal of cancer from the esophagus.…
