Reviews

August 23, 2009

On this page you'll find all sorts of reviews: DVDs, books (or ebooks), products, events, etc. If you have any questions on any of the reviews, you can leave a comment, or you can e-mail me directly!^*

Book Reviews

"Stick Technique" - Want to play faster, more controlled rudiments, and improve your speed on your kit? Then you must check out this book! Written by Jim McCarthy

DVD Reviews

Taken to School - A review of Modern Drummer's 2006 Festival DVD, part 1

Taken to School, Reprise - A review of Modern Drummer's 2006 Festival DVD, part 2

Snare Drum Basics - DVD review

Rush: Snakes and Arrows Live - DVD review; maybe Rush's best?

Drum Gear Buyers Guide - See how professional musicians choose their gear, and how this can help you!

Mike Michalkow's "Drumming System" - A complete drumming instructional course, for beginners and more

"Unburying the Beater", by Matt Ritter - A whole new approach to bass drum play - a must read!

"Learn and Master Drums", by Dann Sherrill - Another great complete drumming instruction course worth your serious consideration

Event Reviews

2008 Buddy Rich Memorial Concert - Highlights from The Paradiddler

2008 Buddy Rich Memorial Concert - Highlights from The Paradiddler (part 2)

DrumChannel.com and the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert - The Paradiddler reviews DrumChannel.com's presentation of the BRMC

Sabian Live at NAMM 2009 - A review of DrumChannel.com's live stream of performances sponsored by Sabian and others, at NAMM 2009 in Anaheim, CA

Sabian Live at NAMM 2010 - A review of DrumChannel.com's live stream of performances sponsored by Sabian and others, at NAMM 2010 in Anaheim, CA

The Paradiddler's Wish List for Rush's Next Tour - Rush could be touring in 2010 and 2011. Here's what The Paradiddler thinks they should include in their set list!

Rush On Tour - The Paradiddler's Epilogue - The Paradiddler's review of Rush's "Time Machine Tour" stop in Alpharetta (Atlanta), GA

Van Halen is Back - A pseudo-trip down memory lane, and mixing the old with the new - is Van Halen truly back?

Product Reviews

The Ringing In My Ears - A very important piece of the drum kit gives The Paradiddler fits! Find out how he deals with it

To Crash-Ride Or Not to Crash-Ride - What I think about crash/ride cymbals, and what I plan to do with my own setup

Great Snares of Rock - The best sounding snare drum sounds of rock, and the drummers who played them. Read about the unique sounds of the these great drums - you may want them for your kit!

Off-Set Double Bass Drum Pedal - Quite possibly the best double bass pedal in the market

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