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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.

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Video Demo! Natal - Café Racer Series Drumset

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Natal Café Racer Series Drumset A compact, bop-size kit with a big, buttery sound. Natal was launched in 1965…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

On the Beat With Jessica Forsythe of Sick of Sarah: Always Learning

Hey everyone! I’m Jessica Forsythe and I drum in a band out of Minneapolis called Sick of Sarah. I moved to Minneapolis to audition for the band back in 2009 and have been a professional touring drummer ever since. I…

Modern Drummer
Apr 22, 2016

On the Beat With Abe Fogle of Rob Thomas: Road Update

Hi MD! The Australian leg of (Matchbox Twenty) Rob Thomas’ solo tour, The Great Unknown, was exciting. It was great to get back to Australia again and to experience such a beautiful country. The shows were phenomenal, and each one…

Modern Drummer
Apr 4, 2016

On the Beat With Aaron Hamel of Stone Cold Fox: Talks Listening and Understanding the Music

Hi! There are limited choices growing up in a small town, especially in music. I had the choice of the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, or the one radio station, which was country music. I chose the Beatles, and have tried…

Modern Drummer
Apr 1, 2016

Video Demo: VK Drums - 6x14 Titanium, 7x13 Stainless Steel, and 8x14 Aluminum Snare Drums

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up VK Drums 6x14 Titanium, 7x13 Stainless Steel, and 8x14 Aluminum Snare Drums Spawning from one of the metallurgy capitals…

Modern Drummer
Jan 29, 2016
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Jost Nickel’s Groove Book

BOOK/CD $21.99 Jost Nickel’s Groove Book explores the meaning of groove, both in terms of what is played and how it’s played. Each chapter presents a new concept, such as linear grooves or ghost notes, and with it a set…

Modern Drummer
Jan 25, 2016

Drum Cam Video: Jay Postones of TesseracT Demonstrates “Dystopia??? From the Brand-New Polaris Album

I’d like to do something a little different with my first new TesseracT drum video. I want to share with you the point I’m at right now, before I’ve spent six months on the road with the song. At this…

Modern Drummer
Oct 5, 2015

Video Demo! Product Close-Up: DTS 6.5x14 Oscar Seaton Hybrid-Shell Snare

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up DTS 6.5x14 Oscar Seaton Hybrid-Shell Snare Marrying birch with maple for ultimate clarity and depth.  DTS, or Drum Tech…

Modern Drummer
Aug 27, 2015

VIDEO DEMO: Craviotto Johnny C. Series Snare Drums

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Craviotto Johnny C. Series Snare Drums “Affordable” was never a word associated with the king of steam-bent shells…until now.…

Modern Drummer
Jul 30, 2015

On the Beat With Richard Lee Jackson of Jonathan Jackson and Enation: Passion, Practice, and Playing

Hi, guys and girls! Richard Lee Jackson from Jonathan Jackson and Enation here. I started drum lessons as a kid after hearing the band Chicago, with Danny Seraphine, on the radio, and I’ve been in love with drums ever since!…

Modern Drummer
Jul 20, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Fidock 6x13 Heartbreaker Series Snare

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the August 2015 issue, which can be purchased at: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-fuj Product Close-Up Fidock 6x13 Heartbreaker Series Snare The crème de la crème of one of Australia’s finest tonewood connoisseurs. Fidock…

Modern Drummer
Jun 30, 2015

Strictly Technique: Flowing Groupings and Fill-Ins Exercises for Increased Single-Stroke Control

The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Flowing Groupings and Fill-Ins Exercises for Increased Single-Stroke Control by Bill Bachman This month we’re going to work…

Modern Drummer
May 29, 2015
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VIDEO DEMO! Sugar Percussion Stave-Shell Snares

The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Sugar Percussion Stave-Shell Snares Discreet design, careful construction, and top-shelf tones.  Although it’s a relative newcomer in the…

Modern Drummer
May 28, 2015

Showroom: Groove Freedom iPad App

Leading online educator Mike Johnston, founder of the popular live-streaming drum lesson site mikeslessons.com, recently teamed up with app developer Derek Lee to create an interactive version of his popular method book, Groove Freedom, for iPad users. Incorporating all of…

Modern Drummer
May 2, 2015
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