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VIDEO DEMO: Pearl Wood Fiberglass Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Pearl Drums Wood Fiberglass Drumset The innovative hybrid shell that defined the company forty-plus years ago is back…and better…
On the Beat With Thaddeus Dixon of Meghan Trainor: Drummer Versus Producer
Hi, my name is Thaddeus Dixon and I’m the drummer for (“All About That Bass”) Meghan Trainor. I’ve been playing drums for Meghan since January 2015 and it has been an absolute pleasure and an amazing year. Not only have…
Web Exclusive! Joe Walsh’s Joe Vitale: Practice Tips and Influences
More With Joe Vitale From His October 2015 MD Feature by Billy Amendola Joe Vitale is currently touring with Joe Walsh as well as starring in the movie Ricki and the Flash, featuring Meryl Streep. Here, Joe shares…
Exclusive Video Premiere of Big Talk’s “The Void???
Check out this exclusive clip of Big Talk performing “The Void” for their At: Guitar Center webseries performance. Big Talk is a band fronted by the Killers’ drummer, Ronnie Vannucci Jr. This performance features the group’s current drummer, August 2011 Modern Drummer cover artist…
On the Beat With Van Romaine of Enrique Iglesias
Hey, MD! Here’s a video of my touring kit on the Enrique Iglesias Sex and Love tour which is on it’s third year and features my Gretsch Brooklyn curved bar hybrid acoustic/electronic setup with Sabian cymbals, Evans heads, Roland electronics,…
Video Lesson! Necessary Ruffness: Make Your Grooves Percolate With Subtle Doubles
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Basics Necessary Ruffness Make Your Grooves Percolate With Subtle Doubles by Rich Redmond The ruff is an essential rudiment that’s directly related…
Video Demo! Product Close-Up: DTS 6.5x14 Oscar Seaton Hybrid-Shell Snare
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up DTS 6.5x14 Oscar Seaton Hybrid-Shell Snare Marrying birch with maple for ultimate clarity and depth. DTS, or Drum Tech…
Video Demo! Product Close-Up: Angel Black Wenge Segment-Shell Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Angel Black Wenge Segment-Shell Drumset Rare African hardwood meets Eastern European ruggedness. Angel is a Hungarian company that prides…
Video Lesson! Progressive Drumming Essentials, Part 4: How to Feel Odd Subdivisions
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 4: How to Feel Odd Subdivisions by Aaron Edgar When I was first learning quintuplets…
Video Demo: 8 iOS Apps Every Drummer Should Know
This article is taken from the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Electronic Insights 8 iOS Apps Every Drummer Should Know Metronomes, Play-Alongs, and More by Miguel Monroy In recent years, the use of technology has become increasingly important for…
Video Lesson: The Flexible Five
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock & Jazz Clinic The Flexible Five Exploring the Five-Stroke Roll on the Drumset by Mike Johnston One of the most…
On the Beat With Xavier Muriel of Buckcherry: Drawing Inspiration and Finding Your Niche
Hey Modern Drummer, what’s happening? My name is Xavier Muriel, and I play drums for Buckcherry. I’m honored to be a part of the magazine that I’ve been buying since I picked up a pair of sticks as a kid.…
Electronic Review: Ultimate Ears Pro UE-11 In-Ear Monitors
This review originally ran in the August 2015 issue, which is available here. Ultimate Ears Pro UE-11 In-Ear Monitors Using Star Trek–type scanners and 3D printing for out-of-this-world delivery and performance. Ultimate Ears Pro, one of the world’s premier makers of custom…
Video: Watch Gil Sharone Demonstrate Marilyn Manson and Team Sleep Drum Parts
Among the topics Gil Sharone explores in the current issue of Modern Drummer are shuffles, which can be deceiving in their complexity and difficulty level. “Shuffles are near and dear to my heart,” Sharone says in his first MD cover…
