Modern Drummer
Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
Open-Handed Playing, Part 2: Asymmetrical Accents and the Control Stroke
November 2011 Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Open-Handed Playing Part 2: Asymmetrical Accents and the Control Stroke by Claus Hessler One of the biggest advantages to playing open-handed is that you no longer have to deal with the obstructed movement of crossing…
Ride Cymbal Phrasing: How Grip and Fulcrum Impact Your Sound (VIDEO)
November 2011 Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Ride Cymbal Phrasing: How Grip and Fulcrum Impact Your Sound by Steve Fidyk Here’s a video demonstration of the three ride cymbal grips discussed in my latest article. https://vimeo.com/117291798 For transcriptions and additional insight into…
Ostinato Studies, Part 2: Cross-Rhythms
November 2011 Drum Soloist Ostinato Studies Part 2: Cross-Rhythms by Jason Gianni Here is the video that we are using as the basis for the concepts we’re exploring in our Ostinato Studies article series. Check out the first installment in…
GMS 6.5x14 Super Vintage Snare
The complete review of the GMS 6.5x14 Super Vintage snare drum is on page 27 of the November issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
Gretsch Renown57 Drumset
The complete review of the Gretsch Renown57 drumset is on page 27 of the November issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
Listen to Sound Files of New Meinl Byzance Cymbals
A complete review of various new Meinl Byzance cymbals can be found on page 24 of the November issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Traditional-Extra-Thin-Hammered-crash Sand-Hats Trash-Crash
The Evolution of Jazz Drumming by Danny Gottlieb
BOOK/CD/DVD LEVEL: ALL $29.99 Educator and renowned player Danny Gottlieb chronicles the history of jazz drumming in an entertaining and educational workbook format that offers a brief background, photos, transcriptions, audio, and video of the featured players. From Baby…
Sabian Clinic Calendar
Date Location Venue/Info January—April, 2012 Various Various 2012 JANUARY Jan 18th Chris Deviney, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO Jan 21st Rich Redmond, Sand Hills Music Center, Fayetteville, NC Jan 25th Rich Redmond, Musician's Institute, Hollywood, CA Jan 26th Rich…
TightScrew Non-Loosening Tension Rods
TightScrews are machined tension rods with a patented built-in nylon insert that allows for snug, precise tuning and is designed to prevent detuning. Standard models are available in 1 5/8" (42 mm), 2" (52 mm), 2 1/2" (65 mm), and…
Kaces Razor Series Drum Bag Sets
Kaces is offering two new five-piece Razor drum bag sets for standard- and fusion-size kits. Each bag is crafted with a padded ballistic nylon exterior, a soft protective interior lining, reinforced double stitching, and a padded handle, packaged in a…
Yamaha DTX500 and DTX700 Series Electronic Kits
Yamaha is now using a numbering system to designate different series of electronic drumkits based on the brain used in the configuration. All the kits in the 500 series feature the redesigned DTX500 Drum Trigger Module, which includes 427 drum,…
Taye MetalWorks Series Pedals
Taye MetalWorks pedals are designed to create a seamless bond between the player and the bass drum. Adjustable features include cam pitch, beater/spring assembly, beater head position, and footboard depth. The double version is easily convertible to a left-handed setup.…
LP Qube and Finger Shot Shakers, Rio Stanton Moore Pandeiro, and Hi-Hat Shekere
The Qube has an internal baffle design that allows for various shaker effects. Forward-and-back motion creates one sound; side-to-side creates another. When shook in a circular pattern, the Qube produces a double-time version of both. The Finger Shot is a…
Gibraltar Quad Mount Platform Stand and Turning Point Swing Nuts
Gibraltar’s elliptical-leg Quad Mount platform stand (7700Q) allows players to mount two electronic tom pads along with two cymbal arms directly from the platform mount of one stand. Quad Mount platform stands are lightweight and portable and can accommodate a…
