London-based multi-instrumentalist and percussionist Pete Lockett has signed on as an official endorser of Latin Percussion (LP). One of the world’s most respected percussionists, Lockett is best known for his diverse body of work including recording and touring with Björk, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Dido, Bill Bruford, Jeff Beck and Noel Gallagher among many others.
Sabian introduces the Tollspire Chimes – a set of 5 conically-shaped micro-splashes, sized in quarter-inch increments from 4.75" to 5.75". Crafted from Sabian B20 Bronze, they are rolled and tempered from splash- thickness blanks, then formed into a cupless, conical shape. The result is a compelling combination of chime, bell and splash, offering melodic sounds
Coming soon from Hudson Music and Mark Colenburg, a new Book with Video: The Beat Matrix Unlocked - A new template for the art of hip-hop drumming. The Beat Matrix Unlocked contains over 300 examples covering unique approaches to hip-hop drumming and groove creativity. Challenge your feel, independence, and chops while expanding your groove knowledge and sound options.
Yes, this really does have relevance to the piece - it beeps when I leave the door open. Have you ever wondered how your electronic drum pads work? No! Stop! Don’t hit the back button! This might be something which could be useful. Honest! Hopefully a little bit of knowledge in this area
In association with mikedolbear.com, Aaron Spears is holding a clinic at PMT Romford as his only UK date on Thursday November 9th. The event will be held at PMT Romford, 10-14 Eastern Avenue East, RM1 4DR at 7pm and tickets, priced at £12.50, are available from www.aaron-spears.eventbrite.co.uk The event is sponsored by DW, Zildjian, Remo
The new AQ2 Series from Sonor was launched on September 23 and 24 at the UK Drum Show in Manchester. Two days later it was launched globally online at a live event on onlinelessons.tv and Facebook live. The AQ2 range features; 100% maple shells New designed „SmartMount“ - The minimalistic yet functional design of the
Mike sits down with possibly one of the most famous ex-Policemen...ever! Recorded at Stewart's 'Home' Studio - a place that many great soundtracks have been recorded and mixed by this eclectic composer. Going back to his days before the Police and how scanning brains might unlock secrets to multi-limb coordination! Keep checking the site for
Nobody likes a sound limiter... I heard a track the other day which made me really think. It was put up onto social media by a drummer who presumably had just got his first serious electronic kit and had replaced all the drum parts on his function bands web site music with new
Entrance to the mikedolbear.com Young Drummer Of The Year competition 2018 is now open! Between October 1st and November 15th 2017 drummers aged 16 and under can enter the UK's original and Number 1 drumming competition. To enter, just go to http://www.youngdrummeroftheyear.com/How_to_Enter.htm and download your entry form. This year, the method of entry has
The Zildjian A Custom line is 25 years old this year so we thought we would take a look at a selection of them. The A Customs were originally created to have a contemporary feel to them and designed to have neither an overly bright nor dark sound. The review cymbals in the video are
