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Popular Play-Alongs: Timber Grooves
July 2012 Jobbing Drummer Popular Play-Alongs Part 1: Timber Grooves by Donny Gruendler Pop music is all over the airwaves. Drummers need to realize that the music on the radio is vital and deserves our attention as aspiring working musicians.…
New Gear For 2012! Highlights From Winter NAMM (S–Z)
by Billy Brennan Here are some of the coolest new products coming down the pipeline for 2012, all of which were on display at the annual Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, this past January. Sabian Sabian displayed each…
Jason Heiser of Charm City Devils
Hello, Modern Drummer family! My name is Jason Heiser, and I’m the drummer for Charm City Devils. I feel honored and privileged to be writing a blog for this magazine that I have been reading for many years. It’s been…
New Gear For 2012! Highlights From Winter NAMM (N–R)
by Billy Brennan Here are some of the coolest new products coming down the pipeline for 2012, all of which were on display at the annual Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, this past January. Natal Natal has added American…
Simmons Electronic Drum Fans And Followers Support New Online Museum
More than thirty years after Simmons electronic drums helped usher in the modern age of electronic drumming with their SDSV electronic drumkit and hexagonal drum pads, Simmons enthusiast, collector, and restoration expert Wolfgang Stoelzle has announced the creation of an…
Premier Spirit of Maiden Drumset
The Spirit of Maiden drumset was designed exclusively by Premier and Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain. The artwork of the kit depicts the band’s iconic mascot, Eddie, from the Piece of Mind album, the first to feature McBrain on drums.…
New Gear For 2012! Highlights From Winter NAMM (E–M)
by Billy Brennan Here are some of the coolest new products coming down the pipeline for 2012, all of which were on display at the annual Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, this past January. Evans Drumheads Evans released a…
Sabian Clinics Announced
Sabian announces clinics for April, May, & June 2012. Details below. American Sabian Clinics 2012 APRIL April 10th - Aldo Mazza - Castleton State College, Castleton, VT - 802.468.3013 April 10th - Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, Vancouver, BC…
Mastro Bronze Snare Drums
Mastro bronze orchestral snares are fitted with 5 mm heavy steel hoops, eight lugs, steel claws, and a dual-action throw-off for precise tension settings. The shell is sized to accommodate calfskin heads, and up to four different wire sets can…
Matt Nolan Custom Cymbals Downloadable Sample Packs
British cymbalsmith Matt Nolan has teamed up with Yamaha Music Europe GmbH and drummer Emre Ramazanoglu to produce a series of free downloadable sample packs exclusively for Yamaha DTX electronic drums. The packs include Nolan’s hand-forged cymbals, gongs, and special-effects…
Rhythm! Discovery Center Offers Two Exciting Programs
Rhythm! Discovery Center’s family-oriented Saturday programs have quickly become a highlight of the downtown Indianapolis offerings each weekend. This trend continues with two exiting and highly anticipated programs within the next 2 Saturdays as Rhythm! Discovery Center welcomes the nationally…
Rock & Jazz Clinic: Brush Workshop, Part 4 (VIDEO)
May 2012 Rock & Jazz Clinic Brush Workshop Part 4: Rudiments by Florian Alexandru-Zorn Almost every drummer practices the rudiments—with sticks. If you’re serious about learning how to use brushes, why not also practice the rudiments with them? This article…
Mapex Saturn Special Edition Studioease Drumset
Mapex Saturn Special Edition Studioease Drumset by Michael Dawson The Saturn series is a line of high-end drums designed for professional touring and studio drummers alike. Whereas Mapex’s other high-end line, Orion, is built exclusively with North American maple shells,…
Zildjian 13" A Pocket Hi-Hats and 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride
Zildjian 13" A Pocket Hi-Hats and 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride by Michael Dawson New additions to Zildjian’s all-purpose A and A Custom lines include a set of super-funky and articulate 13" Pocket hi-hats and a limited edition 21"…
