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.
Practicing And Boredom
One problem that all drummers face sooner or later is being bored while practicing. In the early years there are several reasons for being bored. First of all, the exercises for beginning drummers require dedication because they are so elementary.…
"Lowdown In The Street"
“Lowdown In The Street” From the album Deguello (Warner Brothers HS-3361) Since the late ’60s, ZZ Top has amassed a huge following, with their Texas-style blend of blues, boogie, and heavy metal. This power trio is featured here with “Lowdown…
Sugar Percussion - 2-12 Series Mahogany Snares
An experiment with shell depths yields surprising results.
Ddrum - Dios Maple Series Drumset
After being shelved for six years, the go-to shell pack is back and better than ever.
Ahead - Maxx 5A and Frank Zummo Drumsticks, Stick-On Practice Pad, and Compact Stick Holder
The leading synthetic drumstick brand expands once again.
The Drum Orb
The California-based inventor, musician, and performance artist William Close brings us a unique spherical percussion instrument dubbed the Drum Orb. The work is ten feet in diameter, and during performances it’s suspended fifteen feet in the air by a steel…
Alesis - Strike Pro Drumset
A top-notch e-kit built to look and feel like an acoustic set while offering unlimited sonic capabilities.
Def Leppard's Rick Allen
Rick Allen carefully studies his hands, which are blistered already, just a few days into Def Leppard’s tour with Billy Squier. “Yeah, I’ve often thought about it,” he says, examining one especially calloused finger, “how playing the drums has totally…
Dream - Re-Fx Naughty Saucer
A recycled cast-off turned into a multi-purpose electro-inspired effect.
New Drum Gear from Simmons, Zildjian, Roland, Sound Percussion Labs, Tama and Sabian!
New Drum Gear from Simmons, Zildjian, Roland, Sound Percussion Labs, Tama and Sabian! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Triplets With Buzz Rolls
Going from single strokes to buzz (multiple rebound) strokes requires a different pressure, which is controlled primarily with the fingers. The important thing to remember here is that “pressure” does not mean “rigidity” or “tension.” So these exercises, then, will…
Drum Fills: Keep It Simple, or Shred?
Drummers have to consider plenty of options when choosing an appropriate fill to play in a given situation. Factors such as voicing, subdivision, density, and speed comprise just a few of the choices. While keeping these options in mind, we…
Mel Lewis "Tiptoe"
From Consummation, by the Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Orchestra. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
