Modern Drummer Magazine By Jeff Ryan It has been some time since we’ve heard from these two post-punk pioneers, but the news just came in that Double Elvis Productions will launch a new Audio Series Curious Creatures. Curious Creatures is a brand-new podcast where hosts Lol Tolhurst (co-founder of The Cure) and Budgie (Siouxsie and the Banshees) will explore … Continue reading Punk Pioneers Launch Podcast
Modern Drummer Magazine Welcome to this week’s Modern Drummer podcast with Billy Amendola, featuring one of Canada’s most in-demand drummers Mike Sleath. Mike’s main gig has been touring with pop-superstar Shawn Mendes for over five years on sold-out worldwide tours. Sleath fills us in on his acoustic DW setup, playing a high-profile gig with Roland … Continue reading Episode 52: Billy Amendola with Mike Sleath.
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be giving you a quick overview of the types of effects pedals you might want to try out when you play amplified. For this video I am using a Hohner Harp Blaster HB52 microphone plugged into a ZT Lunchbox amplifier via some effects … Continue reading Getting Started with Harmonica Effects Pedals
Drummer’s Review British drum brand Natal has released a new, low volume, practice kit; DNA Stealth. The brand is recognised by professional drummers and percussionists for delivering high quality equipment suitable for any style of music and this kit is no exception. Brandishing mesh heads and a smaller footprint, the kit is perfectly suited to … Continue reading New Practice Kit from Natal Drums Delivers Real Drums Without The Decibels
Drummer’s Review DRUMnBASE introduces new unique rug designs suitable for all musicians! Combining proven functionality with one of a kind looks. Don’t let them fool you, these Cow rugs are vegan and come with a FLEXGRIP anti-slip backing. The new FLEXGRIP 1.5mm rubber backing gives an outstanding blend of grip, durability, easy travelling, going flat and … Continue reading Drum N Base Vegan Cow Rugs Now Available
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips The augmented chord is one of the least understood chords among beginning piano students. It is frequently used by composers and songwriters to elicit feelings of otherworldliness, dream-states, surreality, and ethereal feelings. Despite their seemingly scary reputation, augmented chords are not terribly difficult to understand and incorporate … Continue reading The ethereal augmented chord
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Many of the most famous musical stars of the last century are self-taught musicians. Oftentimes, self-taught musicians exhibit a higher degree of “implicit understanding.” That is, they are able to play and perform music on their instruments often without fully understanding the music theory behind it.(1) Additionally, … Continue reading You too can become a self-taught musician
Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a set of Husht LTV Quiet Cymbals, featuring… 20″ Ride, 14″ Hi-Hats, 16″ Crash, Copper, Zinc & Aluminium alloy construction, Brushed Titanium finish. Husht says…“Husht is a new brand of low-volume cymbals designed by drummers for drummers! The durable range of cymbals have the same feel and response as … Continue reading Husht LTV Quiet Cymbals – Drummer’s Review
Drummer’s Review After the market launch of the GEWA G9, the successor model GEWA G5 is now finally available at authorized GEWA Digital Drum retailers. You can find a list of all specialist retail partners here With the slogan “This is for Performers”, the GEWA G5 is aimed at the advanced drummer who wants to … Continue reading GEWA G5 Now in Stores
Drummer’s Review Porter & Davies are delighted to welcome a host of new drummers to its Artist family. They join a group of discerning musicians who have discovered the amazing bone conducting benefits of the company’s innovative tactile monitors. Buckcherry’s Francis Ruiz recently purchased a BC2. Talking about it he said: ‘This BC2 system has … Continue reading Porter & Davies Welcome New Drummers To The Family
