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Malcolm is still in the middle, but now he’s a drummer. Frankie Muniz, the actor who played Malcolm in the popular television show “Malcolm in the Middle” has become the drummer for a band called Kingsfoil. The band has finally made it across the pond and is performing shows in the United Kingdom. The Nottingham Post reports that the band is popular among American teens, so it’s a big deal

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You may be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't like drumming. Sure, there are people out there who don't like certain genres of music and those genres may be what pop into their heads if you ask them what they think about drumming, but all you have to do is put a drum out where people can touch it to see that drums are difficult to resist. Maybe even impossible. Due to this seemingly

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Roy Haynes is famous worldwide as a phenomenal jazz drummer who can still fill a room. At age eighty-eight, Mr. Haynes has definitely drummed with more greats than some of us have even heard of. His most recent band is called The Fountain of Youth and to watch them perform is like downing a heavy dose of that famous elixir. A review of a recent performance in Jazzwise Magazine gives those of us

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A man in Potsdam, New York, has made a name for himself and put his drums on the map. Tim Damon began his drum-making business five years ago and is finally being noticed by some big names in the business. He used to make custom fishing rods, but decided to turn his love for drumming into a career. His hobby of making drums by hand from local wood sources has became a full-time job and he

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Sheila E recently helped celebrate Chuck Brown as part of a tribute concert. The world-famous drummer told the Washington Post that she had planned to become an Olympic runner, but performing with her father at age fifteen changed her goals. Sheila has been a professional drummer for forty years, now, and uses her position to encourage other female percussionists. She has the Elevate Hope

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A documentary about drumming legend Ginger Baker paints a picture of a man who was good on the drums but not so good in his personal relationships. “Beware of Mr. Baker” surprises people who thought that the drummer wouldn’t make it past the 1980s. A twenty year heroin addiction may be the reason for his horrible personality, but it’s just as likely that he’s simply not a nice guy. A review of

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Drumming still has a place in Europe, but maybe not this year. Elitsa and Stoyan Yankulov-Stundzhi, a drumming duo from Bulgaria, attempted to earn a spot in the Eurovision finals, again, but didn’t make it. The duo placed fifth in 2007 by performing its song, “Water”. This year, the drumming duo hoped to make it by performing “Only Champions”, but failed to impress the judges. According to

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Is there anything more romantic than someone composing or playing a piece of music for the love of their life? While pianos and guitars may get most of the attention with regard to love compositions, drumming for love is not totally unheard of. After all, what would Latin music be without either conga drums or love songs? Here are a few good reasons to consider serenading the love of your life.

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For students in Chatham, Ontario, drumming is leading to more than a beat. The city recently held its fifth annual Youth Cultural Symposium, dedicated to introducing students and teachers in the Lambton Kent District School Board to the cultures and traditions of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. This year the healing drum ZhowskeMiingnan was shared with the community, allowing Luke

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Drumming is often an act of love. It calls for a lot of sweat, maybe some tears, and certainly a bit of enthusiasm. A dedicated drummer may spend hours lost in the creative space others may refer to as ‘oblivion’. The passion and intensity drummers put into their craft often results in explosive, hypnotic acts that call out to everyone within range of hearing. Percussion accents have likely

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Ozzy Osbourne is letting the people know that Bill Ward isn’t drumming for Black Sabbath anymore due to his inability to play. MSN Entertainment reported on a magazine interview with the front man earlier this month where he had shared that Bill was too rusty to join the band for their reunion. The drummer had apparently tried using yellow post it notes placed on his drums to help him keep on

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With spring in the air and summer right around the corner, outdoor activities are on the minds of people everywhere. Drum circles are great ways to not only enjoy the weather and soak up some sunlight, but they are an opportunity to join communities of people together in the pursuit of music and rhythm. A drum circle can benefit everyone, regardless of ability, age, gender or culture, but,

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Drum circles have many purposes, but, perhaps no purpose is as great as healing those who are facing an illness. Azcentral.com reports that a local program is helping residents who are facing cancer establish a variety of methods to help heal from cancer, including drumming. These alternative methods are giving people, those affected with cancer as well as others without illness, a chance to

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Special Meinl Djembe Drum Jam Pack! Meinl Percussion is offering  this incredible Djembe and Percussion Bundle available ONLY through X8  Drums! For a limited time only, get a free Meinl Tambourine and Luis Conte Shaker when you purchase this bundle! Get all 5 items for Just $99.99. Quantities are limited so get yours today!

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Drums! may be the drumming app against which all others are judged. With several choices available for iOS, Drums! continues to provide a drumming experience, via iPhone or iPad, that is both practical and complex enough for pro drummers. According to AppCraver, the latest evolution of Drums! offers the ability to share recorded sessions, utilizes the retina display on certain iPads and has

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At age 49, Jeff Hanneman had made a huge name for himself in the music industry. As the "other guitarist" for Slayer, Hanneman left his mark on music that continues to inspire today's rock musicians. According to ComplexMusic, Hanneman was more than just a guitar player, he was the backbone of Slayer, honing the overall message of the band from that of death and destruction to more political and

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Image courtesy of yamaha.com Playing drums while at a desk, driving down the road, or sitting in class has its benefit when it comes to training and practicing rhythms, but in recent years, the world of smartphones has changed the way drummers can access that need to bust out a beat. 148apps.com reports that Yamaha has recently released an iOS app for drummers that not only teaches the right

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Being a drummer does not come without risk to the body. For those familiar with drumming, whether onstage or in a drum circle, physical injury can occur if the drummer is not properly warmed up, or even ignores advice about posture, drum placement or even how to hold drum sticks or mallets. What most drummers are never warned about is the risk of contracting anthrax while beating on a djembe,

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Cuban music may be best known for the sound of the drums that drive the beat, and there are few percussionists that can claim a true mastery over the sound and style of the conga drums. Worldmusiccentral.org recently interviewed Francisco Aguabella, a master of Cuban percussion, in order to understand his heritage and roots in drumming. From a young age, Aguabella was a drummer, starting out on

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Image courtesy of dispatchmag.com Jojo Mayer is a name that is not easily forgotten, especially in the world of drumming. As a musician who has been playing drums since the age of three, Mayer has established himself as one of the most pioneering, unusual and creative drummers in the music industry. Recently, Mayer can be found teaching drumming clinics throughout Canada and the United States

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X8 Drums is passionate about spreading the joy of rhythm, and we love to make that happen through a variety of online, downloadable lessons. Our most recent instructional video is all about the Macrou rhythm, perfect for all levels of drumming experience. With instructor, Kalani Das, the 4/4 Macrou rhythm is easily broken down into easy-to-follow lessons. As the Macrou is traditional African

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Drumming is a fantastic way to encourage a group to get together, form bonds and make a statement - whether political or personal. Unfortunately, sometimes, drumming can be noisy, and for those trying to work, relax or act on stage, the noise can be too much. The Sun reports that actress Helen Mirren, starring in The Audience as The Queen, had her performance drowned out by a parade outside the 

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Music has a place in everyone’s lives, bringing in means for self-expression, motivation, creativity and artistic expression. It is the thump of bass at a club, the screech of a violin at a recital, or the memory of a first love that will forever be attached to a song. For all of the emotional and creative benefits that music has, many people may not realize the impact that music can have on

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In the battle of the sexes, drumming may be the latest frontier for women to conquer, at least in the world of music. Despite inspirations like Sheila E., Meg White and Karen Carpenter, the ability for a female drummer to get a gig can be difficult. Syracuse.com reports that four central New York drummers, Liz Strodel, Cathy La Manna, Sue Royal and Lisa Nojaim, are busting through that

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Citing an inability to pull certifications and impose fines, the recent music therapy bill in Arizona was vetoed by the governor. StamfordAdvocate.com reports that Governor Jan Brewer felt Senate Bill 1437 did not have enough protective measures to meet "basic oversight authority." These measures would include the ability to revoke music therapist certifications and fine music therapists, as well

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