Drum Features | Drum Information & Resources
Hudson Music has developed a wealth of content for drummers and musicians to find inspiration, as well as education. Our growing list of features include articles, Free play-alongs, spotlight videos, interviews, tributes to drumming legends of the past and more.
Check out all there is to see – for FREE – from Hudson Music!
Free Play Alongs:
Check out some free play-alongs from Hudson Music’s drumming books and drumming DVDs. Most include free mp3 and pdf files – some include free video tutorials!
- Mike Portnoy: Hell’s Kitchen
- David Garibaldi: Back in the Day
- Double Pedal Metal!
- Vera Figueiredo: Vera Cruz Island
- MWDB: Trump Tower
- Gavin Harrison: 19 Days
- Thomas Lang: Metal Fatigue
- Thomas Lang: Jumpseat
- Russ Miller: Rhythmic Conversation
Groove Essentials Samplers:
Tommy Igoe’s Groove Essentials is one of the best-selling instructional drum videos of all time. Now with the arrival of Groove Essentials 2.0, the system for groove construction is even more complete. Check out our samplers, which feature free video, mp3 and play-alongs from these incredible drum tutorials.
Product Spotlight (Includes FREE audio and video!):
Are you interested in some Hudson videos or books, but not sure if you’ll like them? We’ve put together some sample clips and pages from our latest releases for you to check out and “try before you buy”. Take a look, and keep checking back, as the list grows each week!
- Keith Carlock: The Big Picture
- Baby Steps to Giant Steps
- Benny Greb Brass Band
- DeLong Way To Polyrhythmic Creativity
- Breaking the Code
- Steve Smith: Drum Legacy
- Johnny Rabb: Freehand Technique
- Messin Wid Da Bull
Articles for Drummers:
The drumming articles have been written by some of the top names in drums and drumming education, such as Tommy Igoe and Steve Smith. Check a few out to get inspired by their incisive concepts and thoughts!
- A Musical Approach To Drumming
- Remember Your History – Steve Smith
- Let’s Get Technical
- Finding Your Groove
- 2008 in Review: Books
- 2008 in Review: Master Series
- Modern Drummer Readers Poll 2008
Drummer Interviews:
Interviews with drumming greats and drumming legends!
- Mike Portnoy: 5 minutes
- Thomas Lang: 5 Minutes
- Tommy Igoe: 5 Minutes
- Jake Reed: 2008 Scholarship Recipient
Tributes to Drumming Legends (RIP):
Gone but not forgotten – these pages pay homage to some recently departed drumming legends. Read, watch, and share your own respects.
Bonus Downloads:
Certainly Hudson Music DVDs and Books offer special codes to gain access to additional bonus content. See below if you have purchased one of these titles! (Password may be required)
Coming Soon – Sneak Previews!:
Sneak Previews of some upcoming releases from Hudson Music – check out some behind the scenes footage, uncut video and more!