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Lessons

Stanton Moore: Between Swing And Straight

Stanton Moore gives us an exercise to help develop coordination with a linear pattern. Contrary to popular belief, Moore says it's actually fun.

Lessons

Stanton Moore: Swimming In Swing

Stanton Moore

The ever funky Stanton Moore shares a lesson from drumming legend Earl Palmer about finding the area that lives between straight and swing feels.

Features

Moments In History: Origins Of The Bop Sound

Learn the history behind jazz, how it evolved from swing to bebop, and how drumming pioneers like Max Roach and Kenny Clarke changed their setups to adapt.

News

Big Band Drummer Sonny Igoe Dies At 88

Big band drummer Sonny Igoe passes away from a heart attack at age 88.

Lessons

Peter Erskine: Dynamic Swing

Phrasing on the drum set involves dynamic as well as rhythmic choices. In this lesson, Peter Erskine explores the possibilities of dynamic phrasing.

Lessons

Herman Matthews: Can The Boy Shuffle?

You want to have a good-feeling shuffle in your bag. The following exercises will give you a number of different shuffles to work on.