Gear
TrapKAT 5KS Drum Controller Tested!
Norman Weinberg reviews the TrapKAT 5KS and feels this machine deserves our attention — it comes with great drum sounds, minus the fuss and muss.
Lessons
Billy Martin: Soloing On “Max Moon”
Billy Martin shows us how to keep sections conversational and contrasting when improvising a solo.
News
Race To The Stage 2013
Race to the Stage 2013 is underway, and two young musicians (one guitarist, one drummer) will be chosen to win prizes and perform based on talent.
Lessons
Stanton Moore: Between Swing & Straight
Stanton Moore shows us how to play "Go-Go" from Galactic's record, Coolin' Off, and suggests playing it with your own variations.
Gear
Birth Of The Modern Hi-Hat
Get schooled on the history of the hi-hat, starting with when it first appeared on recordings. Fun hi-hat facts are included to impress your friends.
Hand Drum
Kopf Percussion S-Series DoubleShot Cajon
Gregg Juke says that this cajon is "awesome." He claims it's the best value on the market today — perhaps the best out there period.
Features
Keeping Time At Fast Or Slow Tempos
We ask Matt Halpern, Chris Vrenna, and Frank Gilchriest if it's more difficult to keep time at fast or slow tempos.
Lessons
Matt Byrne: Odd-Time Boogaloo Beats
We learn some 1960s boogaloo-style beats in odd time, fusing soul and R&B with Latin rhythm.
Gear
Mapex MyDentity Drum Set Tested!
Design your own custom kit online and have it delivered within a month at an affordable price, with Mapex' MyDentity series.
Features
Chris Guglielmo: Bashing For Bayside
Drummer Chris Guglielmo fills some big shoes, taking the late John "Beatz" Holohan's place in the band Bayside after a tragic tour bus accident.
