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Majestic Percussion Releases Highly Anticipated Opus One Orchestral Snare Drum Series
Majestic Percussion announces the launch of the Opus One Orchestral Snare Drum series. Featuring the most desirable attributes of coveted vintage snare drums combined with modern design advancements, the new series was created over several years in collaboration with some…
TnR Products Percussion Isolation Mounts Receive Fresh Branding To Match Improved Design
In the spirit of continuous improvement and better serving the drumming community, TnR Products is proud to announce design updates and the rebranding of their percussion isolation mounts as TnR TrueVibe. The snare stand isolation mounts have undergone subtle but…
Mapex Re-introduces the Venus Series Complete All-Inclusive Setup
The all-new Mapex Venus Series complete drum kit presents an all-inclusive setup for the first-time player ready to start the “Drummer for Life” adventure. As a global drum company with a 30 plus year reputation for manufacturing excellence and a…
SABIAN Introduces HHX Anthology
Sabian has announced a new collection of cymbal designs to be added to their world famous HHX series of professional cymbals. Introducing HHX Anthology, a collaboration between the Master Artisans at Sabian and world-renowned musician Jojo Mayer. Developed over 3…
The Muscle-Bound Myth and Weight Training for Drummers
If someone asked me to put together a list of non-negotiables – things I need to prioritize for my own well being – two activities would immediately come to mind: Drumming (obviously) and weight training. Drumming and training are a…
Going to the Movies, with Peter Erskine
Scene 1: Jam session, rehearsal, or a gig. Bandleader’s Line: Let’s play “Green Dolphin Street” … and… Drums, how about you play an intro? Spot Quiz: A.) Do you ask, “How long?”B.) Do you ask, “What tempo?”C.) Do you ask,…
Carter Beauford Replica Kit
April’s Kit of the Month comes to us from Hampton, Arkansas. It is Adam Parker’s Carter Beauford replica kit. Adam explains, “I have followed Carter’s kit every year since I was 14. Eventually I started replicating it because I loved…
Introducing...
My name is Mark Griffith, I am a professional musician who happens to play drums. I tour, play locally, record, do clinics, masterclasses, teach, and I write. I started writing for Modern Drummer under Ron Spagnardi’s leadership 25 years ago,…
July 1982 - Volume 6 • Number 5
Features: John Panozzo – 8 Graham Lear – 12 The History of Rock Drumming – 16 Carolyn Brandy/Barbara Borden – 20 Martin Chambers – 24 Inside Paiste – 28 Roland Vazquez – 30 Columns: Editor’s Overview – 2 Reader’s Platform…
April 1986 - Volume 10 • Number 4
Features Ed Shaughnessy – 16 Donny Baldwin – 22 Jerome Cooper – 26 Ray Mckinley – 30 Ted Mckenna – 34 Columns Education Rock Perspectives – 42 Rock ‘N’ Jazz Clinic – 54 In the Studio – 62 Drum Soloist…
IN MEMORIAM
Mike Shapiro Frank Gambale and Mike Shapiro Mike Shapiro was a talented musician-drummer who died on November 14, he was 57 years old. Mike was known for his passion for Brazilian grooves and music, but it went much further than…
The Empty Canvas
Accepting Creative Input For this article I’d like to talk about a luxury that we don’t always get to experience as a professional drummer, I call it “The Empty Canvas.” This simply refers to the amount of creative input that…
Dom’s World of Drumming
I believe to really understand anything, you must be fully involved to experience the journey. There are many music and drumming events worldwide. These conventions, festivals, carnivals, and shows open our minds while opening the doors of opportunity! When I…
