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The Versatile Virtuoso: Joe Dyson’s Journey Through Jazz
Joe Dyson is a name that resonates deeply within the jazz community, even if he doesn’t have one particular band to call home. Instead, Joe has built his reputation playing with a veritable who’s who of jazz greats, moving seamlessly…
Boston's "Foreplay/Long Time" drummer Sib Hashian
Written in 1969 by Tom Scholz, “Foreplay/Long Time” was the first song recorded by Boston. Initially recorded with the band’s original drummer, Jim Masdea, the studio insisted on replacing him, leading Tom to recruit Sib Hashian. For the recording, Sib was tasked…
Five Drumming FLOW Hacks You Can Use TODAY
I believe getting into flow is one of the main reasons we drum. This is where that feeling of the drums playing you comes from. We all have those days that feel like the furthest thing from flow, it’s when…
Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming: Linear Cross-Rhythm Combinations
In the new and revised edition of the Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming, Bobby includes nine new double bass drumming chapters. The new and expanded edition covers contemporary techniques such as bass drum double strokes, feet-only exercises, binary and ternary…
Master Studies II: Eighth Note and Triplet Combinations
As a follow-up to Joe Morello’s legendary Master Studies book, he released Master Studies II in 2006. Joe was a masterful teacher and helped many great drummers with their musicality, technique, and touch. Joe was also masterful at creating exercises,…
Understanding the Language of MusicChord Progressions 101
Modern Drummer founder Ron Spagnardi wrote an excellent book called Understanding the Language of Music, a Drummer’s Guide to Theory and Harmony. This book spells out the basics of theory and harmony in a very easy to understand way. It…
Todd Sucherman's Entire Pearl Styx Kit
After 53 years, 17 albums and countless world tours, Styx is rocking harder than ever and playing over 100 shows every year. They’ve sold 54 million records and are the only band to ever release four consecutive triple-platinum albums. Todd…
Out Now February 2025
Modern Drummer is spotlighting new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings might be drummer-led, or just include high-quality, special, or unique drumming and musical performances from the drummer and/or musicians in the band. This…
Hand-Picked Vinyl February 2025
As the music world continues to see a resurgence in Vinyl (LP’s,) Vinyl Me Please (VMP) is curating and producing some of the best vinyl remasters and pressings around. They are scouring the history of recorded music for forgotten gems…
Nik Hughes' Bush Touring Kit
Drums: DW Design Series Gloss White Finish – 18×22 Kick drum, 9×12 Rack Tom, 14×16 Floor Tom, 16×18 Floor Tom Snares: 6.5×14 DW Bell Brass snare drum, 5.5×14 Maple snare drum Gloss White finish. Heads: Evans – Toms: clear G2’s on top Clear…
Zakir Hussain 1951-2024
Ustad Zakir Hussain Allarakha Qureshi was the greatest and most well-known tabla player in the world. He won Grammy’s, and was recognized by the United States, Indian, and Japanese governments for his artistic contributions to the world. His collaborations and…
Roy Owen Haynes 1925-2024
Roy Haynes was one of the most influential drummers ever. His identifiable sound, vocabulary, sense of swing, musicality, innovation, and unbridled creativity permeated every bandstand and recording that he graced with his magical drumming. To see Roy Haynes was always…
Jeff Kozol's UltramarineMapex Armory Set
This month’s Modern Drummer Kit of the Month comes to us from Jeff Kozol. His drums are made by Mapex, his cymbals are Zildjian, his sticks are Immortal Signature 5B/Ball Tip/17” with Venom Grip made by Scorpion, and he uses…
