Features
How To Coax 7 Sounds From 1 Cymbal
Check out seven sounds that can be easily produced from a cymbal with nothing more than a pair of sticks in the middle of a performance.
Hand Drum
Oguer “OG” Ocon Of Slightly Stoopid
We ask Slightly Stoopid percussionist, Oguer "OG" Ocon about his chops on the band's latest album, Top Of The World.
Lessons
Workshop: Unleash Your Creative Fill Potential
Use Nate Brown's step-by-step approach to unleashing your creative fill potential and learn how to improvise during any situation.
Lessons
Faster Feet: Jason Bittner Double Bass Seminar
Double-bass technique requires stamina, power, and dexterity, and in this lesson Jason Bittner shows how to develop such skills for full foot control.
Lessons
Rich Redmond: Add Pea Soup To Your Groove
Rich Redmond demonstrates how to add contour to his “money beats” concept by applying some “pea soup” hi-hat patterns to the recipe.
Plugged In
Minimalist Drum Miking Techniques
While recording with eight or nine microphones has been a standard practice, Jake Wood teaches us how to get better results with minimalist techniques.
Lessons
Perfecting Your Groove-To-Fill Transitions
The ability to keep a groove flowing while playing a transitional fill often separates the men from the boys. Here are some tips to stay in tempo.
Features
5 Drummers Discuss The Mechanics Of Footwork
Tommy Lee, Iggor Cavalera, Matt Greiner, Morgan Ågren, and Babatunde Lea discuss the muscle groups they employ for their bass drum footwork.
Lessons
Matt Byrne: Three For Your Feet
Matt Byrne takes you beyond double-bass single strokes with these challenging triplet exercises.
