Speed a Beat will be in booth 166 at the Music city Drum show in Nashville --July 20 and 21
Read moreThe Family of Paradiddles
Aside from single and double strokes, paradiddles are the most often used sticking patterns in drumming. In the family of paradiddles there are four standard types—single paradiddles, double paradiddles, triple paradiddles, and paradiddle-diddles. The following highlights each family along with their inversions.
Read moreMy Latest Drum Blog; Jim Blackley Page 97 Up Close and Personal
I am a staunch disciple of renowned drum teacher Jim Blackley. His death in 2018 at the tender age of 86 silenced his voice, but it needn’t cut us off from his legacy and extraordinary teaching.
Read moreSuper Ludwig Super Sensitives
I really like the Ludwig pre-serial # Super Sensitive snare drum. I have 10 of them in my collection from the 1920’s – 1970’s. This month I will feature 3 of them that are from 1961 – 1964.
Read moreRemembering John Barbata
“We are saddened to hear of the passing of the great John Barbata. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans. Rock in peace, Johny” – Jefferson Starship
Read moreFrom Publish Editor George Lawrence
I got a call from producer Bobby Colomby, former drummer for Blood Sweat and Tears, to play on this recording by the band Pages in L.A. in 1979.
Read moreLiving Music; A Film about Ra Kalam Bob Moses - Indie GoGo Fund Raiser
Bob Moses is one of my favorite drummers. My friend, Nashville drummer Clifford Koufman, is currently making this film and is raising funds via Indie GoGo.
Read moreBucket List Find - Ludwig Down Beat Bowling Ball Oyster Blue
I’ve always been a fan of the blue and black “bowling ball” oyster finishes that Ludwig introduced in 1971. The blue is my favorite and I have had a couple of Hollywood kits (12, 13, 16, 22) over the years, but I’ve always wanted a Downbeat kit (13, 16, 22) with a rail consolette.
Read moreRare Early Pearl Snare Drum
The word “rare” is a very subjective term and quite overused in the drum world, but in this case I think it’s appropriate. There are many parts of this drum which are rarely seen, or not seen at all, and they don’t appear in any known catalogs.
Read more1960s Keystone Badge Ludwig Drums – Types and Dimensions
This article documents the types and sizes of drums recorded in a large database of 1960s Ludwig Keystone badge drums to provide a glimpse into Ludwig’s 1960s production.
Read more1968 Slingerland Modern Jazz Outfit No. 9N
You are looking at a one owner 1968 4-piece Slingerland Brass & Black Badge, w COB Rims, Milk Chocolate Interior “Modern Jazz Outfit” No. N9 in Light Blue Pearl in absolutely remarkable condition! 12” tom, 14” floor, 20” bass, 5” x 14” 8-Lug “Buddy Rich Artist Model” snare. All ordered and born together with all the original period Zildjian Cymbals including a 20” ride, 18” crash and 14” hi-hats.
Read moreSantana Drum Legend Michael Shrieve Releases New Album “Drums of Compassion”
Drummers! You must hear this music. Besides Shrieve’s incredible drumming, the sound of his drums is SOOOO good and big on this recording. The ambience and depth of the soundscape is hypnotic, entrancing. Captivating heavy grooves that defy categorization. You will want to listen to this masterpiece on a very high end stereo system or studio quality headphones.
Read more1995 SLINGERLAND 6.5 x 12 BRASS/ENGRAVED #1 of 5
The engraving pattern is based on the engraving pattern that was used on the 1928 Slingerland Gold Plated Artist Models
Read moreA rare French METJAZZ drumset !
METJAZZ is a french brand created just after WWII by Jean METZGER. He was working with his 3 sons, Henry, Jean Claude & André, and the workshop was located in SUCY EN BRIE near Paris. They made banjos and drums, and quickly knows a great success for their high quality instruments because METJAZZ was a very innovative brand, by design, and patented inventions.
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