No. 261, March 2018

On the Cover: Learn how to manipulate time from behind the drum set with the help of this 10-day lesson plan, written by Musicians Institute faculty members. Metric modulations are changes in tempo or meter that are derived from a note value and overall subdivision encountered previous to a modulation. Drummers use them to superimpose or imply a change in meter, feel, or tempo over an existing rhythmic template, or as a vehicle in which to literally change meter, feel, or tempo. Dive into nine lessons that provide the building blocks that culminate in a final challenge! Features: We examine the evolution of drumming in country music in When Drums Went Country. Take better care of your snare by reading and heeding our advice about What Not To Do With Your Snare Drum. Discover a fun way to pursue your love of drumming by learning from expert teachers and well-known drum artists in a variety of settings and locales, which are described in Drum’s survey of Drumming Camps.   Lessons:  Cons