But what makes me curious (and has stumped a good few people more in the know than I am) is the wrap. It is (now considerably yellowed) WMP but it has these gold & silver strands running through it.
Read moreGretsch Mystery Wrap - Stumped
Why so many articles about Tony Williams?
I encourage all rock drummers, in particular, to explore Tony’s playing to learn how he influenced much of what we play.
Read moreFor Sale: Tama Starclassic 5.5 x 14 maple snare clear lacquer
Up for sale is a nice 5.5" x 14" Tama Starclassic Maple snare drum in Maple Lacquer finish with die cast hoops.
Read moreFor Sale - DW Collectors 5x13 heavy brass snare drum w trigger
For Sale $600 - consigned to me years ago is a DW Collectors 5x13 heavy brass snare drum w gold hardware, 8 lugs, and a trigger for electronics professionally installed. It has been well used. Everything is completely functional.
Read moreFor Sale DW Collectors Copper 6.5 x 14 Copper Snare
These copper drums go for a lot more but I’ve price this one to sell. More pictures upon request. I played it before the lug broke and it sounded great.
Read moreMissing Rudiments: Ruffs
In researching for my Missing Rudiments book, I found many alternate stickings for ruffs.
Read moreFrom The Editor - Consignments and Brokerage
Want to sell your gear the old fashioned way? Advertise in NSMD. Also you can let NSMD handle the whole sale on a consignment basis.
Read moreSOLD!!! 1962 Slingerland Capri Pearl set for sale
14x20 bass drum, 8x12 mounted tom, 16x16 floor tom, fiber cases, throne.
Read moreMy Favorite Things - A review of drum set practice mutes
During Covid in 1920 I bought some Remo Silent Stroke heads and some “holy cymbals” to put on my teaching kit at home. My wife Georgetta was working from home so I had to lower the volume.
Read moreEight Missing Paradiddles - an excerpt from "The Missing Rudiments" book by George Lawrence
There are eight “missing” diddle (paradiddle) fundamental stickings in the list below: The tap diddle, right paradiddle, left paradiddle, five-a diddle, triplet diddle, ruff-a diddle, seven-a-diddle, and the paradiddle-diddle-diddle.
Read moreOn growing old as a drummer, and age-ism bias
I was hesitant to write this article for several years because I was still betwixt and between “growing older” and “old”. It is a subject that most drummers want to put off thinking about until later, and sometimes until it’s too late.
Read moreFor Sale - 1980s Tama Imperialstar 5" x 14" Powerline 8065 seamless shell snare
This drum is in excellent ++ working order. The seamless Powerline metal shell drums sound great and punchy whether tuned low and fat or tight and crisp
Read moreSOLD! For Sale - Ludwig 6.5" x 14" Millennium LM2000MX6 snare drum from 2000
This is from a Limited Edition, # 83 out of 100.
Read moreThe difference between ruffs and drags - an excerpt from "The Missing Rudiments" book by George Lawrence
From my new book “The Missing Rudiments - ”The current modern majority opinion is that, since they can’t both be and are not the same thing, a drag has double stroke grace notes and most ruffs have single stroke grace notes. I agree with that majority in keeping it simple but with the caveat that there are other known stickings for ruffs by historically important authors, which are included in this book. So,“ruff is ruff, drag is drag, and never the twain shall meet.
Read moreBrady 8 pc drum kit - value?
I was wondering if you could assist me with a drum kit. I currently have my father's Brady Drum kit he purchased in around 1992.
Read moreIntroduction to Billy Cuthrell & The Future of DrumSellers.com
“I was one of the early users of DrumSellers and over the years the site has become a regular part of my daily routine, which goes something like this; Get out of bed, brush my teeth, check DrumSellers to see what's new on the site, check other email then start my "regular" work day. I'll usually check DrumSellers throughout the day to get an update on a listing I may be pondering or just to look at all the great drums and gear on the site.”
Read moreFrom Editor George Lawrence
There are a few changes going on at Not So Modern Drummer and with me. First and foremost, Billy Cuthrell is the new owner of DrumSellers.com.
Read moreJohn Crocken Drum Sticks has a very nice new website
With decades of experience and performance under his belt—from serving in the Army band to dazzling audiences alongside A-list celebrities and Broadway musicals—John harnessed his skills to infuse every pair of sticks with superior craftsmanship and an unrivaled ethos.
Read moreKeith Carlock FULL (!) 20 MIN SOLO @theukdrumshow 2024
Keith was a student of several teachers who taught at my George’s Drum Shop in Jackson Mississippi in the mid 80s; me, Quinous Johnson, Bud Berthold and he also was taught by my first drum teacher, Herman “Sonny” Hill. My opinion is this is one of the best solos he has ever played. Watch it, then go practice or lock your drums up in the closet! :-)
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