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.
News: Empowerment for Disabled Musicians Organization CandoMusos to Present at H.O.T. Zone During Winter NAMM 2016
CandoMusos announces that they will again be presenting their global vision for all musicians with disabilities on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 3 pm PST, in the H.O.T. Zone at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Conference in Anaheim,…
Video Demo - 4 Killer Double Pedals for under $250
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Shop Talk Thinking of Going Double Bass? 4 Killer Double Pedal for Under $250 There are products in the drumming world…
Video Demo! Liberty - Jazz Series Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Liberty Jazz Series Drumset Top-quality modern design with tasty vintage flare. Liberty Drums is a UK-based manufacturer that builds…
Video Demo! TRX - New DRK Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up TRX New DRK Series Cymbals Warm, dark, classic sounds with pre-drilled holes for rivets. TRX has released several new…
Video Demo! Beier - 15" Steel Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Beier 4x15 & 5.5x15 Steel Snare Drums Vibrant and versatile with supreme clarity and a full range of tones.…
Video Demo! Remo - Dorado Cajon
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Remo Dorado Cajon Deep, resonant tones and removable snares for greater sonic options. Remo’s new Dorado cajon is a…
Video Demo: Basics - More Cowbell, by Rich Redmond
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics More Cowbell Embellishing Grooves With a Different View The phrase “more cowbell” has seeped into the public consciousness with good…
Video Lesson: Hidden Rhythms, by Mike Johnston
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Hidden Rhythms Part 1: Cookin’ With 16ths The concept of discovering hidden rhythms within common subdivisions reminds…
Video Lesson: Triplet Fill Concepts Part 3, Three-Over-Four Fills With Rudiments
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer's Workshop Triplet Fill Concepts Part 3: Three-Over-Four Fills With Rudiments Welcome to the third and final lesson in our…
Video Lesson: Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 7, Beat Displacement
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 7: Beat Displacement Has a song ever caught your ear in just the right kind…
Video Lesson: Consecutive Flams - Hand-to-Hand Groupings
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Consecutive Flams Part 4: Hand-to-Hand Groupings This month we’re going to play hand-to-hand flams consecutively and in groups of…
February 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Adam Deitch
(Available digitally December 29, 2015; in print January 3, 2016) On the Cover Adam Deitch “There’s a constant search for finding out what your sound is and what you’re able to express in the moment, when it counts. It just…
Exclusive Video Interviews from PASIC 2015
This past November 11–14, the Percussive Arts Society held its annual international convention in San Antonio, Texas. This milestone event marked the fortieth anniversary of PASIC and the first year that live-streaming passes were offered. Within the convention, attendees had…
Video Lesson: Diddling the Baião
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Around The World Diddling the Baião Gary Novak on Chick Corea’s “Discovery” Over the years, Chick Corea’s bands have featured a…
