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“Master Blaster (Jammin’)??? by Stevie Wonder
This cut, originally released on Stevie Wonder’s 1980 album, Hotter Than July, is a tribute to Bob Marley. Stevie himself played drums on the original track; check out this live version from the 2009 DVD Live at Last featuring Stanley Randolph at…
Health & Science: Drum Aerobics, Part 1 (VIDEO)
August 2012 Health & Science Drum Athletes Coordination Exercises, Part 1 by Billy Cuthrell We spend countless hours sitting behind our drumsets, working to build our independence. I’ve found, though, that some of the very best exercises for developing dexterity…
Rock & Jazz Clinic: Funky Threes
Funky Threes Breaking the Mold With Broken Stickings by Jeff Salem In this article, we’re going to look at a very simple three-note sticking pattern (LLR) and apply it on the drumkit in a way that you may not have…
Zach Danziger With Mr. Barrington, Live at Shapeshifter Lab
Zach Danziger has been working on some new triggering concepts, examples of which can be seen in the clip from a June 12 Mr. Barrington performance at Shapeshifter Lab in Park Slope, Brooklyn. “I’m triggering all of the music…
Steve Smith Solo Dedicated to Vic Firth (Video)
Check out this recent solo by drumming great Steve Smith. “This solo is dedicated to Vic Firth, a master musician and an inspiration to me,” says Steve. “I started with my timpani mallets, using motivic development, and I continued…
Ringo Starr And Elton John With T. Rex (Video)
Check out this unusual clip from the Ringo Starr-directed 1972 film Born to Boogie. Primarily a T. Rex concert film, Born to Boogie also featured studio performances such as this one filmed at Apple Studios. Here Ringo and Elton…
Karen Carpenter Drum Solo (Video)
This is a sequence from the Carpenters’ 1976 television special. Karen, who possessed one of the greatest voices in pop history, as evidenced in hits like “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “For All We Know,” and “Superstar,” was a drummer since…
Matt Halpern Improvised Grooves (Video)
Check out Modern Drummer’s July 2012 cover Star Matt Halpern of Periphery performing an improvised drum solo, which he posted on You Tube early last year. To obtain a digital copy of the July issue of MD, go to the…
Stephen Perkins Performs “Who Are You??? at Guitar Center Clinic (Video)
Check out this video of Jane’s Addiction’s Stephen Perkins conducting a Guitar Center Session. In the clip Stephen performs The Who’s “Who Are You,” paying homage to the late, great Keith Moon. And be sure to check out the latest…
Swingin’ the Clave: Advanced Exercises for Developing Independence (VIDEO)
July 2012 Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Swingin’ the Clave Advanced Exercises for Developing Independence by Steve Fidyk In jazz, the ride cymbal is the focal point for creating a flowing, swinging time feel. In Afro-Cuban music, the clave assumes this role.…
Focus Perform “Hocus Pocus??? Live on The Midnight Special in ’73
In this video from 1973, Dutch prog-rock band Focus performs the instrumental hit “Hocus Pocus” on The Midnight Special. Look for drummer Pierre van der Linden's succinct drum solos throughout the clip.
Shawn Pelton Performance at the 2010 Modern Drummer Festival (VIDEO)
Check out this clip featuring Shawn Pelton and the House of Diablo performing at the 2010 Modern Drummer Festival.
Edgar Winter Band Performs "Frankenstein" on The Old Grey Whistle Test
Watch this fantastic 1973 performance of the Edgar Winter Band performing "Frankenstein" on the British TV music show The Old Grey Whistle Test. Definitely stick around after the 4:11 mark, when drummer Chuck Ruff and Winter himself (on timbales and keyboards) duke…
Pete Lockett’s Rajasthan Collaboration: Percussion Breakdown Featuring Gafoor Khan and Kutla Khan
World-renowned percussionist Pete Lockett recently travelled to Rajasthan, India, to get to the heart and soul of the Indian folk music tradition. The trip led to a series of collaborative performances throughout the country, as well as across Europe.…
