Modern Drummer Issue 429

2015·16.8 MB·English

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Written by renowned drummer The series of exercises contained in the book guide you
Jonathan Joseph (Jeff Beck, Joss through a fusion of African and American elements. On
Stone, Richard Bona) and University of the American side, we have shuffl e and shuffl e-funk. On the
Miami director of drumset studies Steve African side, we have the rhythms from Cameroon known
Rucker, Exercises in African-American Funk as mangambe and bikutsi. Mastering these exercises will
is designed to introduce musicians who’ve strengthen your groove, provide you with an understanding of
studied jazz, R&B, rock, soul, and blues to a the three-against-four polyrhythm, give you an awareness of
concept that applies West African rhythms the second partial of the triplet, and introduce you to a fresh
to various genres. new way to hear and feel music.
Chapter 4: Half-Time Shuffle-Funk
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CONTENTS
Volume 39 • Number 7
On the Cover
Antonio Sanchez
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by Michael Parillo
“I’m in a very scary place right now,
because I’m saying no to everything so
I can do my thing. But I’m determined to
get my product out because I believe
in what I’m doing.” Riding high on his
Birdman score and sporting an inspired
pair of new releases, this drummer is
ready to soar to bandleader glory.
Cover and contents photos by Rahav Segev
Features
16 Catching Up With… Albert “Tootie” Heath /// Bryan Adams’ Mickey Curry ///
Blues Traveler’s Brendan Hill
20 Get Good: Anger Management Dealing with tough people without losing your cool. by Juels Thomas
54 Adam Christgau The fi ne art of fi ne-tuning for the situation. by Ilya Stemkovsky
58 Dylan Howe Deconstructing Bowie with an ear to jazz. by Ken Micallef
60 Jay Postones Technique and transformation with Tesseract. by Ben Meyer
64 A Diff erent View: Merrill Garbus Tune-Yards’ founder is led by the sound of drumming. by Will Romano
66 Setting Sights: John Tempesta The rock journeyman takes Motor Sister for a Ride. by David Ciauro
Education Equipment Departments
50 Jazz Drummer’s Workshop 24 Product Close-Up 8 An Editor’s Overview
Antonio Sanchez Bone Custom Drums Grousers Anonymous
The Meridian Suite Mineral Maple Drumset by Adam Budofsky
by Terry Branam Zildjian FX Series China Trashes,
Volcano Cup Zil-Bel, and Spiral Stacker 10 Readers’ Platform
68 Basics Fidock 6x13 Heartbreaker Series Snare
Beware of the Chi-Ga-Da! Remo Powerstroke 77 and 14 News
Exercises for Harnessing a Powerful Powerstroke 3 Black Dot Drumheads
Funk/Fusion Sticking 22 It’s Questionable
by Rich Redmond 30 Electronic Review Mind Matters: Why Am I Avoiding
Ultimate Ears Pro UE-11 In-Ear Monitors Practice? • Dashboard Practice Pads
70 Strictly Technique
Patafl afl a Hemiolas 32 Shop Talk 84 Showcase
Straight and Alternating Versions Get the Most Beat for Your Buck Featuring Drum Market
Over Half-Note Triplets 4 Options for Building a Primo Snare
by Bill Bachman Collection on a Workingman’s Budget 88 Critique
by Nate Bauman
72 Rock ’n’ Jazz Clinic 92 Backbeats
The Paradiddle Challenge 34 Gearing Up Nashville Drummers Jam •
Unlocking Keith Carlock–Type Peter Erskine Carlos Vega Memorial Concert
Hand/Foot Interplay
by Daniel Bédard 82 New and Notable 96 Kit of the Month
Conga Color
74 Around the World
Traditional Percussion on Drumset
Part 4: Cajon
by Arturo Stable
80 Concepts
76 Rock Perspectives Nothing Happens When
Progressive Drumming Essentials You’re Comfortable
Part 2: Demystifying Polyrhythms Setting Goals for Maximum Growth
by Aaron Edgar by Russ Miller
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