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Drums and Percussion : SR18 Drum Machine by Alesis

Posted by Gary Allen on 2009/7/17 21:50:00

The SR18 Drum Machine by Alesis

Here�s a question for you -- "What sets a professional guitar player apart from a non-professional?" The answer is not as cut and dry as it may seem. There are actually many factors that propel one guitar player to the studio and big stage while another seems to be held back to small local clubs. The difference can range from playing technique, understanding of music theory and chord structure, and no small amount of pure luck of being in the right place at the right time. However, I believe there is one factor that is often overlooked and is extremely important to not only professional guitar players, but to all professional musicians regardless of the instrument they play. A great sense of timing is paramount, and can make all the difference between a good musician and a great instrumentalist.

I have played many clubs, and seen many other bands play. I have seen great guitar players with incredible technique and skill, but their timing was off enough to throw the entire bands sound into chaos. At the other end of the spectrum, I have heard players who lacked the finer technical skills, but their timing was tight and focused. Given the choice, I would rather listen to a less pyrotechnic musician who added to the energy of the bands overall sound, than a proficient player who can not stay with the beat.

Many teachers will tell you to practice with a metronome to hone your timing efficiency. They are absolutely correct; although I would also point out that I find metronomes to be a considerable bore. To make this process for fun, interesting, and even more realistic, I suggest the use of a drum machine. Alesis recently sent me their new SR18 drum machine for review, and I decided to approach this review from an angle that I have not seen any other reviewer consider. I chose to review the SR18 from the viewpoint of a powerful timing tool; a tool which I believe has the ability to positively impact a musician�s sense of timing greatly.

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Drums and Percussion : Thomas Lang EXCLUSIVE AT THE ICMP

Posted by Bert Edkins on 2009/5/7 9:58:17

Thomas Lang EXCLUSIVE AT THE ICMP

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is delighted to announce an exclusive session of clinics and masterclasses with drum maestro Thomas Lang on Wednesday May 27th 2009 at the ICMP facilities in London, UK.

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Drums and Percussion : 2009 Drummer Live : New artists added to Final line-up

Posted by Bert Edkins on 2009/5/7 0:10:00

2009 Drummer Live :
New artists added to Final line-up

Europe�s biggest drumming festival, Drummer Live can now announce top session Drummer Mark Richardson will play the show at London ExCeL Docklands on the 14th June.

Best known for his hard hitting style, Mark has forged a successful professional career with some top UK bands. He started out playing with Little Angels, who over a period of ten years toured with such acts as Guns �n� Roses, Aerosmith, Van Halen and Bon Jovi.  In 1995 Mark joined Skunk Anansie; the band became incredibly successful across the world, and in the space of 6 years their 3 albums sold over 5 million copies and in 2009 has joined the re-formed band who have already played several sold out shows this year.

The organisers have moved Derrick McKenzie and Sola Akingbola (Jamiroquai) to Sunday 14th June to make this British Drummer Live day with the final weekend line-up as follows;

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Drums and Percussion : ICMP 2009 Mapex/Paiste & Drummer Magazine Scholarship winner announced

Posted by Bert Edkins on 2009/4/30 18:50:00

ICMP 2009 Mapex/Paiste & Drummer Magazine Scholarship winner announced:

Daniel Penalver with Martin Potts from Mapex/Paiste.

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance recently hosted the 2009 drum scholarship finals, in conjunction with Mapex, Paiste and Drummer magazine. The winners were Daniel Penalver, who walked away with a prize of a free course worth �5,250 and Nicola Roccamo and Francesco Lucidi , both of whom received the sum of �2,500 towards their own course fees.

The 8 finalists were competing for a place on the ICMP�s internationally-renowned Higher Diploma course, delivered at their fantastic London facilities. This specialist one-year full-time course has been developed to train students of drums, guitar, bass and vocals for a career in the music industry. �Achieving a place on the course is an aspirational goal for talented young musicians, and alumni can be found throughout today�s music industry, working with artists such as Babyshambles, Lemar, Radiohead, Eric Clapton, Keane and KT Tunstall.

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Drums and Percussion : DW Launches New Vertical Grain Exotics

Posted by Scott Watts on 2009/4/26 19:10:00

DW Launches New Vertical Grain Exotics

Drum Workshop has announced the addition of five distinct new Vertical Grain Exotic (VGE) woods to its existing line of Collector�s Series Exotic finish options. In addition to offering a half dozen woods from around the globe, drummers can now choose from an array of rare finds that are vertically and artistically matched to create a truly unique high-end look.

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