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February issue of Rhythm on sale now
Featuring Lamb of God's Chris Adler
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Ralph Salmins: A session drummer's diary
Brit drum star takes you behind the scenes of his most...
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Winter NAMM 2012
All of the best gear from the mega product show
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National Learn to Play Day
Free music lessons for the UK public
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In Pictures: Mike Byrne talks drum heroes
Chamberlin, Cobham and more
Latest Posts
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Best of the Blog: Session Drumming Month
This week we're doffing our hats to our favourite moments from down the year on rhythmmagazine.co.uk. Today we take another look at our sesison drumming month, which includes all kinds of treats, including interviews with Josh Freese, Abe Laboriel jr, Mark Pusey and many more. Take a look inside to find all of the latest interviews, tips and tricks from the stars as part of Rhythm's Session Month.
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Best of the Blog: In pictures: Recommended bass drum mics
Some practical advice for you today from our Best of the Blog feature as we delve into the world of miking drums. Miking drums is an art in itself and where better to start than with our round-up of the five best bass drum mics around.
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Inside the World of an Online Session Drummer - September 2011
This month has been really busy, even though it's traditionally the 'summer slump' when less session work comes through. When musicians are supposed to be out at festivals and relaxing in the sun rather than camped out in the studio, I guess it's a testament to the British summer(!).
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Inside the World of an Online Session Drummer
Back in our Session special issue a few months back we first introduced you to a drummer at the forefront of the online session playing phenomenon – Tim Kitchen. Now, Tim starts the first of a new series letting you into his world so you can see for yourself just what online session drumming is, and how Tim is making both a career and a name for himself from it.
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Rhythm at Download 2011: Day Two
Day two at Download 2011. No sun. A smattering of cloud. Plenty of killer performances.
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Rhythm at Download 2011: Day One
Rhythm is out in force at this year's Download festival, and with Def Leppard, The Darkness, Korn, Alter Bridge and more just on day one, it's a good job. We'll be getting interviews and video content throughout the weekend. So stick right here to follow us hour-by-hour as we catch the biggest rock show of the year.
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Video: Donington's finest moments
Download festival is just hours away. To get you in the mood for the weekend-long mud and metal fest we've put together some of our favourite moments from Donington's vast history.
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Rhythm's Guide to Festival Survival
The festival season is right around the corner, with Download kicking off later this week, before Glastonbury, V, Sonisphere, Reading and Leeds et al take place over the coming months. Anyone heading to any of these weekend-long camping jaunts will need all the help they can get, so here's our (and a few of our drumming mates') top tips for festi-fun!
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Types of bass drum mic
Confused by what mic does what in the studio or on stage? Producer Jason Wilcock guides you through what you need to achieve the ultimate bass drum sound.
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Video: DIY bass drum mic mounting solution
There have always been pitfalls for drummers when it comes to getting a great live or studio bass drum sound. Frequently drummers won't be aware of where to place the hole in the resonant head for an ideal microphone placement. There are a few commercially available internal mic solution, but we couldn't resist attempting to DIY it ourselves.
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