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.
December 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Dom Famularo
(Available in print and digitally October 30, 2015) On the Cover Dom Famularo “If a student isn’t getting a technique, it’s never that student’s fault. It’s my fault. What am I not doing right to deliver that information in a…
Video Demo: Zildjian K Custom Dark Crashes
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Zildjian K Custom Dark Crashes Zildjian’s product catalog already covers a wide swath of tones, from the bright, all-purpose…
Video Lesson! Jazz Triplet Fill Concepts, Part 1
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer's Workshop Triplet Fill Concepts Part 1: Three Over Four Welcome to the first of three lessons in our “Triplet…
Video Lesson! In The Pocket - Ghost Notes 101 with Jim Riley
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Ghost Notes 101 6 Approaches to Give Your Grooves Greater Dimension One thing that separates the novice drummer from the professional…
Video Demo: Hendrix African Padauk Snare
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Hendrix Archetype Series Snare Drum A versatile, super-thin stave-shell option made from one of the world’s premier tonewoods. The…
Video Demo: Tru Tuner Rapid Drumhead Replacement System
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Tru Tuner Rapid Drumhead Replacement System A Spirograph-type approach to cranking all the keys at once. Regardless of where you stand…
Video Lesson! Basics: Practi-Patterns with Rich Redmond
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Basics Practi-Patterns A Dozen of the Most Common Kick/Snare Figures One of the best things you can do in your drumming…
Video Tour! Gearing Up with Gary Clark Jr.'s Johnny Radelat
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Gearing Up One Stage And Up Close Johnny Radelat As much as we love checking out giant kits, it’s nice to…
Video Lesson! Raw Speed Bass Drum Workout with Mike Johnston
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock 'n' Jazz Clinic Raw Speed Bass Drum Workout Increase Your BPM With a Focused 12-Minute Routine This bass drum workout…
Video Lesson: Quintuplets, Part 1: The Basics
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Quintuplets Part 1: The Basics Some may think of quintuplets—groups of five notes in the space of a quarter…
Video Demo: Handheld Tambourines
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Handheld Tambourines A Roundup of Options From Four of the Industry’s Top Jingle Makers Whether you’re an aspiring session…
On the Beat With Tamara Tadic of Conquer Divide: A One of a Kind Journey
Hi, I’m Tamara and I’ve been stuck to my drums for the past nine to ten years. Let me tell you how it all started; my journey to becoming a drummer is one of a kind. My story is actually…
On the Beat With Jake Bundrick of Mayday Parade: Make It Your Own
It’s the fall of 2015. Mayday Parade’s fifth album, Black Lines, has just dropped and we’re about to be back on the road again. It’s been one hell of a ride so far. We started this band exactly ten years…
News: Stanton Moore Third-Annual “Spirit of New Orleans??? Drum Camp Announced
Grammy award-winning drumming superstar, author, and instructional DVD creator Stanton Moore (Galactic) hosts his Third Annual “Spirit of New Orleans” Drum Camp, December 11–13, 2015 at Parlor Studios located at 605 Ninth St, New Orleans, LA 70115. Produced by MUSO…
