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Toca Adds New Timbale to Custom Deluxe Percussion Instruments

Drummer’s Review For the past few years, the Toca Percussion line of Custom Deluxe bongos and congas has been lighting up the hand drumming world with its best-in-class quality, sound and playability combined with a choice of show-stopping color choices. Now, Toca has rounded out the line with a set of timbales, completing the traditional … Continue reading Toca Adds New Timbale to Custom Deluxe Percussion Instruments

The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 34: Narada Michael Walden & Tony Coleman Part 2

Modern Drummer Magazine In this episode, Narada Michael Walden continues his two-part interview with Tony Coleman. Tony talks about working with various artists including Johnnie Taylor, how he finds musical inspiration, and more. Audio Video The post <center>The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 34: Narada Michael Walden & Tony Coleman Part 2</center> appeared first on Modern … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 34: Narada Michael Walden & Tony Coleman Part 2

6 reasons people give up learning an instrument

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Learning a musical instrument is one of the most rewarding experiences of a lifetime. However, it can also be one of the most challenging. At the beginning, you might feel overwhelmed and out-of-control. There are so many new words to learn and new movements to make. Eventually, … Continue reading 6 reasons people give up learning an instrument

SlapKlatz and UFO Low Volume Introduce New Products

Drummer’s Review SlapKlatz and UFO Low Volume Cymbals are pleased to announce new products for 2021. First is the new ‘Refillz’ packs from SlapKlatz. Available in four eye catching colours, Green, Pink, Black and Clear. Each Refillz packs comes with 12 individual gels in three different sizes. The Refillz packs are the perfect way to … Continue reading SlapKlatz and UFO Low Volume Introduce New Products

7 Tips For Better Blues Harmonica Tone

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be talking about the number of things that need to come together to get great Blues Harmonica Tone. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSQoyUMkM60?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=640&h=360] Here are 7 tips to help you get better blues harmonica tone. 1. Relax 2. Get The Harmonica Nice and Deep 3. Play … Continue reading 7 Tips For Better Blues Harmonica Tone

Everything you ever wanted to know about the piano keys

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Have you ever counted the number of keys on a piano? The standard piano has 88 keys, but some electric keyboards have 64 or 44. Have you ever wondered why? Do you understand the difference between weighted and unweighted keys and why there is a difference at … Continue reading Everything you ever wanted to know about the piano keys

Levara – Album Review ‘Levara’ LP May 15th, 2021

Modern Drummer Magazine by Josh Buchignani   With the release of Levara’s debut self-titled album “LEVARA”, Modern Drummer takes a look at this LA rock trio made up of UK drummer Josh Devine (One Direction’s tour drummer), US guitarist Trev Lukather (son of Steve Lukather of Toto), and skilled vocalist from France Jules Galli, together … Continue reading Levara – Album Review ‘Levara’ LP May 15th, 2021

Modern Drummer Exhibiting at the 2021 Chicago Drum Show May 15th & 16th

Modern Drummer Magazine Modern Drummer is exhibiting at the 2021 Chicago Drum Show (Sat May 15th & Sun May 16th) at the Prairie Events Center, at Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, Illinois! This is the 30th Anniversary of the Chicago Drum Show, and after 2020 we are excited to be joining 94+ other drum … Continue reading Modern Drummer Exhibiting at the 2021 Chicago Drum Show May 15th & 16th