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The greatest Yamaha drummers: Andy Newmark

The greatest Yamaha drummers: Andy Newmark

Yamaha is one of the most renowned brands in the musical instruments market (and not only that), but also in drums. As the company celebrated its 50th year in the drumming world not so long ago, we thought it would be a good idea to present the...
The greatest Yamaha drummers: Al Foster

The greatest Yamaha drummers: Al Foster

Yamaha is one of the most renowned brands in the musical instruments market (and not only that), but also in drums. As the company celebrated its 50th year in the drumming world not so long ago, we thought it would be a good idea to present the...
How to be like Jeff Porcaro

How to be like Jeff Porcaro

Jeff Porcaro is a legend. Period. He has earned his position during his time in TOTO, as well as during countless recording sessions with the biggest names in showbusiness (Michael Jackson, Madonna, Steely Dan). His unique groove, reliability and...
Paiste Anniversary

Paiste Anniversary

As some sources state, on the 31st of October 1906, Michail Toomas Paiste – musician and composer whose father had come to Russia from Estonia to serve in Czar’s Guard, commenced the manufacturing of the first cymbals under the Paiste...