Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Bose Professional today introduces the Bose L1 Pro portable line array systems, the next-level advancement of a PA category invented by Bose 17 years ago with the release of the original L1. The L1 Pro systems usher in a new era of on-the-go audio for singer-songwriters, mobile … Continue reading Bose Unveils New L1 Pro Portable Line Array Family
Modern Drummer Magazine Drummer Viola Smith, one of the first female drummers of note, has passed away. She was an astounding 107 years old. Modern Drummer profiled Smith in the April 2003 issue; we’re sharing that piece in honor of her remarkable career. It’s well known that during the Second World War, when America’s young … Continue reading Pioneering Drummer Viola Smith Passes
Drummer’s Review ToneAlly are delighted to be organising Drum-Off UK for 2020. In these uncertain and challenging times, dedicated drummers have this great opportunity to show off their skills, and perhaps launch, or re-launch their careers. A chance for you to share your drum-soloing skills amongst the global drumming community! We have a FANTASTIC panel … Continue reading ToneAlly Announced Organisers of Drum-Off UK 2020
Modern Drummer Magazine It’s atypical for a drummer-led debut to open with a contemplative, rubato tune shaded by hushed, minimal brushwork. But jazz drummer/composer Rajiv Jayaweera favors attention to sound and ensemble voice over bluster. On Pistils (Outside in Music), Jayaweera’s superb touch yields dancing interplay and dramatic dynamics, calling to mind Paul Motian and … Continue reading Jazz Drummer Rajiv Jayaweera Draws From His Sri Lankan Heritage on His Brilliant Debut Album, Pistils
Modern Drummer Magazine Episode 4: Andy Newmark, Jack Douglas, John Lennon’s Final Album, Rob Silverman’s Drumology release, Shop Talk – ddrum Dominion Birch. In this episode, MD CEO|Publisher David Frangioni & Editor at Large Billy Amendola talk with session and touring legend Andy Newmark about his career & records. Producer Jack Douglas, surprise crashes the … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 4: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Andy Newmark
Modern Drummer Magazine In advance of Epica’s upcoming album, Omega, which will be released next February 26, we’re presenting an exclusive drum playthrough of drummer Ariën van Weesenbeekperforming the single “Abyss of Time.” Omega is the Dutch symphonic metal band’s eighth full-length, and their first collection of all-new material in five years. “My biggest challenge … Continue reading Epica’s Ariën van Weesenbeek “Abyss of Time” Drum Playthrough
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be showing you a clip of Roly Platt’s seminar over at Tomlin Harmonica School. It’s all about Paul Butterfield and how to sound like him. Complete Beginner?? Join my FREE 4 Week Blues Harmonica Foundation eCourse by clicking here. Harmonica School Serious about … Continue reading Inside Paul Butterfield – Essential Techniques with Roly Platt
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips 💡 Click here to jump down to the piano chords generator What is a chord? In music, a chord is simply the combination of two or more notes played simultaneously. Anytime you sit down at the piano and push down two or more keys at the same … Continue reading Everything you need to know about piano chords
Modern Drummer Magazine Modern Drummer was saddened to hear of the passing of Harold Sargent. Sargent’s name might not be immediately recognizable to drum fans, but his influence was widely felt nonetheless, as a player, producer, mentor, and organizer of talent. As one of the the drummers on the debut album by funk group the … Continue reading Influential Funk Drummer Harold Sargent Passes
Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a set of a Sonor Vintage Series shell pack, featuring… 22″ x 14″ bass drum, 13″ x 8″ rack tom, 16″ x 14″ floor tom, 14″ x 5.75″ matching snare drum, California Blue finish, T-Rod bass drum claws, Teardrop-style lugs, 6mm, 9ply cross laminated German Beech Shells, rounded bearing edges, Remo heads … Continue reading Sonor Vintage Series Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review
