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Rhythmic Imagination: Brazilian Rhythms Coordination Studies, by Ramon Montagner, seeks to help students develop the aptitude for the execution of rhythms, and ascend some steps further in the sense of rhythmic independence. The method is based on his extensive use and experimentation of his own material with students for over a decade, inspired by the
Last week Zildjian invited a few members of their Zildjian GBI family to a little meet up in London for an Artist Session. Players such as Mikey Sorbello, Richard Brook, Darby Todd, Kev Whitehead, Steve White, Andy Gangadeen, Kaz Rodriguez, Simon Hanson, Bob Knight, Ash Soan, Colin Woolway, Cherisse Osei, Emily Dolan Davies, Steve Barney,
The Royal College of Music (RCM) Festival of Percussion 2019 returns on Sunday 5 May. Internationally-renowned drummer Tommy Igoe headlines a full day of performances, talks and workshops for audiences of all ages. Now in its ninth year, the RCM Festival of Percussion is an established highlight of the UK percussion calendar. Alongside Ronnie Scott’s
Stewart Copeland will be bringing his ‘Lights Up The Orchestra’ concert to the UK for March ’19 dates. The performance will be a celebration of the legendary drummer’s musical career. Along with other band members, sticksman Copeland formed The Police in 1977. The rock trio went on to become one of the most internationally successful
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH(UK)are proud to announce sole UK distribution for Protection Racket from 1stMarch 2019. This recent move expands Yamaha’s distribution role for Protection Racket which also includes Japan, since 2005, and Mainland Europe, since 2015. With no compromise in construction, Protection Racket’s supply of affordable quality cases for drums and other musical instruments
Adjustable Bass Drum Dampener Remo is proud to introduce the new Lock Top Drum Riser. Remo’s Lock Top Drum Riser is designed to ergonomically position the drums playing surface at an optimum drumming height. Bass tones resonate freely as the Lock Top Drum Riser lifts the drum off the floor making playing a drum while
Tycoon Percussion have announced a number of additions to their already impressive range of percussion instruments including the Supremo Kinetic Series, Finn Cajon, Bold Series Cajons and the Kalani World Rhythm Sets. Finn Cajon Tycoon is proud to introduce the all-new Finn Cajon, 100% crafted from Finnish Birch imported directly from Finland. Constructed using 10
Ludwig Launch 110thAnniversary Products For 110 years, Ludwig Drums have captivated players with their unrestrained style, design, and sound. From their humble beginnings in Chicago, IL to their historic operations refined in Monroe, NC, Ludwig Drums are dedicated to serving drummers and the fine art of drum craftsmanship. Ludwig’s innovation over the last century has
Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak Series Drum Offer a Strong Sonic Character with Low-end Punch Yamaha today launched the Live Custom Hybrid Oak series drum sets, providing drummers with a new sonic range, from powerful attack to low fundamental tones with an emphasis for the Live Stage where sound needs to cut through. As with
Pearl Puts Sound At The Forefront With New Masters Maple/Gum Series Drums Introduced in 2017, Pearl’s Sonic Select Shell Recipes gave a performance-formula focus to the boutique-level Masterworks series. Though each sonically-tested option represents the very best in form and function, the Studio Recipe won the favor of many a Pearl Artist due to its
