With his ethereal soundscapes, haunting melodies, and a penchant for dark, introspective atmospheres, Burial has become a pioneer of a subgenre known as “future garage.” His music is an evocative blend of elements from dubstep, garage, ambient, and jungle, resulting in a unique sonic landscape that is both deeply melancholic and undeniably captivating. Burial’s musical … More Burial – Drum Beats Transcription
This article originally ran on April 26, 2013, on Modern Drummer. What makes a great drum book? There’s no single answer, as different books have been written to address a wide variety of styles and techniques. But judging by a recent poll in which Modern Drummer readers were asked to name their favorite volumes, a … More 25 Timeless Drum Books
Here’s a collection of 7 jazz grooves from various standards of the bebop and hard bop era. Drummers like Max Roach, Jimmy Cobb, Kenny Clarke, Vernel Fournier, Billy Higgins, and Elvin Jones are the masters of these Latin-oriented grooves. Here’s the PDF including the transcriptions. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
This article originally ran in the December 2009 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. 1. Think marketing. I made my latest record [Since 1972] on my own dime. So I thought, How can I do something cool and interesting to make people aware of it? My last record sold so few copies I thought I should call everyone who … More Josh Freese: How to Promote Yourself, And Other Insights
Murray Spivack was a Russian-born American sound engineer. He was also a drum teacher whose students included Louie Bellson, Joe Morello, David Garibaldi, Vinnie Colaiuta, Chuck Silverman, Chad Wackerman, Ed Shaughnessy, and many more. Some years ago, I was at the masterclass of drummer Phil Maturano and he spoke about the Spivack technique. I had … More An Introduction to the Murray Spivack Technique
The half-time shuffle is one of the most essential rhythms every drummer should know. You can hear it on various songs from R&B to rock, fusion, and pop music. Here’s a collection of half-time shuffle grooves. DOWNLOAD THE PDF The master of this groove is Bernard Purdie, whose work with Steely Dan is remarkable. John … More Half-Time Shuffle – Grooves Collection
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