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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.
Wood or Nylon Tip?
Nylon! Lasts much longer than wood (so you save cash!), and you never have to worry about a chipped stick tip on a ride cymbal. I also play darker cymbals, so the nylon tips add some extra clarity rather than…
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Neil Peart I am a longtime subscriber to Modern Drummer and have been eagerly awaiting the May 2020 issue ever since I read that you were writing a tribute to Neil Peart. Neil has been one of my biggest drumming inspirations…
A Life Changed Forever
Modern Drummer readers immediately shared their heartfelt feelings with us when they heard about the passing of drumming icon Neil Peart. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine…
MD Reader's Weigh In
MD Readers tell us that they think. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel Subscribe Now All Access (Print…
Treasured Tracks
We get our readers to weigh-in various topics. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel Subscribe Now All Access…
Acoustic vs. Electronic Drums Plus Other Topics
Modern Drummer readers respond to Danny Carey, Drew Thompson and Shawn Mendes comments from recent interviews. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+…
What’s Your Favorite David Garibaldi Track?
Readers weigh in on their favorite David Garibaldi tracks. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel Subscribe Now All…
What's Your Favorite Hal Blaine Track?
Readers weigh on their favorite Hal Blaine tracks.
What's Your Favorite Recorded Jazz Drum Sound?
Modern Drummer readers weigh in on what is their favorite recorded jazz drum sound.
What’s Your Most Worn-Out Drum Book?
Modern Drummer asks it's readers what their most worn-out drum book? Books by Ted Reed, Carmine Appice and George Lawrence Stone are among the leaders.
What’s Your Favorite Nicko McBrain Track?
To coincide with Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain’s cover story this month, we checked in with our readers and social media followers to find out which performance from the metal heavyweight’s lengthy career stands out for them. Here are some…
What’s Your Favorite ’90s Jazz Drumming Album?
We recently checked in with our readers and social media followers to find out which jazz records from the 1990s featured their favorite drumming performances.
What’s Your Favorite 2000s Metal Drumming Album?
Heavy metal underwent significant change between 2000 and 2010, as the genre continually split into new styles.
What’s Your Favorite Tony Williams Album?
In this month’s Jazz Drummer’s Workshop, the Brooklyn-based drummer and educator Mike Alfieri demonstrates ways to develop unique ride patterns inspired by the jazz great Tony Williams. To coincide with the piece, we asked our readers and social media followers…
