It's an oldie but I still use it multiple times a gig. It just works.
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Fill of the Week #1
A nice straightforward one to begin with: Right Left Kick throughout. Bit trickier when you speed it up though!
The Drummer’s Guide to Being the Bandmate Everyone Wants: More Than Just Keeping Time
So, you’re a solid drummer? Great! But here’s a plot twist for you: being a great drummer isn’t just about knowing your rudiments or nailing that intricate fill. It’s about being the bandmate everyone wants to hang out with. A good drummer might make the music happen, but a good person keeps the band together, makes rehearsals bearable, and turns gigs into epic nights. Here’s a look at how to be more than just a rhythm machine—how to be a great human and the heartbeat of your band.
The pitfalls of being a drummer
The Pitfalls of Being a Professional Drummer: A Cautionary Tale So, you want to be a drummer, do you? Maybe you’re envisioning rock-star glory, sold-out stadiums, and free bar tabs. Well, hate to break it to you, but the life of a pro drummer is more often a rhythm of...
29 years of teaching
This year marks my 29th year of teaching drums—what started as a temporary and enjoyable way to make some extra money has evolved into nearly three decades of lessons and memories.
The box of nerdiness
I've always loved things with buttons on. As I have gradually cut down the size of my drum kit to a 4-piece setup with only a few cymbals, I have unfortunately managed to increase the amount of electronic gadgetry I carry around. OK, on small gigs I don't bring all...
Video: Steve Gadd
I can't say enough here about how cool this video is. You just have to watch it. This is the master at work. Steve talks about his approach to musical soloing, playing Latin styles, tuning and dynamics. as well as playing some incredible solos.
Ear Candy: Vulfpeck
Vulfpeck! You like your funky grooves? Enjoy awesome musicians laying down nasty beats? Hello Vulfpeck! I'm a bit late to the party with this band as they've been around for a few years, but better late than never eh? Here are some of my favourite Vulfpeck tracks so...
All change: Snare Drum
I went through many different snare drums - Black Panthers, Sweet Spot, Premier Modern Classic Maple, Modern Classic Brass, Premier XPK, Pearl Sensitone and even a Ludwig Black Beauty, until I settled on the love of my life - a 70s Ludwig 400. For about a decade I...
All Change: Sticks
I've been pretty set in my ways as regards my gear choices for the last few years. However, I have made some big changes recently; I've been using 5B sticks for well over 10 years (aside from a brief dalliance with 2B's!) but in the past month I have gone back to...