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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.
On the Beat With Denny Seiwell: Talks New Book, Trio, and Drums
Hey MD drummers! How’s everybody doing? It’s Denny Seiwell checking in from Los Angeles. I’ve been playing drums since I was five years old. My dad was a drummer and I’ve had a pretty wonderful career that includes over…
Video Lesson! Six-Stroke Success with Rich Redmond
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Six-Stroke Success Variations on a Classic Roll The six-stroke roll is easily one of my favorite rudiments. I was hooked…
Video Lesson! Groove Construction Part 2: More Snare Displacement with Jost Nickel
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 2: More Snare Displacement In the second part of this series, we’ll continue to…
Video Lesson! Progressive Drumming Essentials, Part 11: Making Four Sound Like More
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 11: Making Four Sound Like More I’ll never forget the first time I heard Meshuggah.…
Video Demo! Kumu - Limited Series All Maple and All Mahogany Drumsets
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Kumu Limited Series All Maple and All Mahogany Drumsets Precisely made, professional-grade kits from Finland's top craftsman. Founded in…
Video Demo! Masterwork - Jazz Master and Valena Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Masterwork Jazz Master and Valena Series Cymbals A tribute to the tradition and a creative push forward. Masterwork, an…
Video Demo! Doc Sweeny - Midnight Edge and Narra King Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Doc Sweeny Midnight Edge and Narra King Snare Drums Custom single-ply and hand-painted stave-shell drums. Doc Sweeny is a…
Episode 38: Listener Questions, Dawson’s Two-Mic Setup and Mixing Process, Paiste Signature Combo Crisp Rhythmatist Hi-Hats, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike answer more listener questions and then dig into Dawson’s two-mic setup and mixing process. The hosts then talk about which living drummer they'd like to take a lesson with and why. In the gear…
Episode 37: Paradiddle-Diddle Rudiment, NYC-Based Session Drummer Ron Thaler, Paiste Ride Cymbals, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike answer a few listener questions, discuss the paradiddle-diddle rudiment, and talk about featured artist, NYC-based session drummer Ron Thaler. Up for review are two Paiste ride cymbals, and the show concludes with the hosts'…
Poly-Math Performing “Knight, Death and the Devil, Part 2??? From Brand-New Melencolia Mini-Album
Check out this clip of Brighton, England, math-prog trio Poly-Math performing the track “Knight, Death and the Devil, Part 2” live at Old Mill Studios. The band, which features drummer Chris Woollison, guitarist Tim Laulik-Walters, and bassist Joe Branton, is…
Episode 36: Bass Drum Mics and Miking Techniques, Abe Cunningham, Canopus Solid Brass and Harvey Mason Signature Snares, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike field some listener questions before discussing their favorite bass drum mics and miking techniques. The featured artist is Abe Cunningham of modern-rock band Deftones. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with…
Episode 35: Andrés Forero, Listener Questions, “Sticking??? vs “Orchestration,??? DW’s Collector’s Series Pure Oak Drumset, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the cover artist of the May 2016 issue of Modern Drummer, Andrés Forero, who holds the drum seat in the award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton. Then the hosts field a few listener questions before…
Video Demo! DW - Collector's Series Pure Oak Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up DW Collector's Series Pure Oak Drumset Crisp attack, booming tone, and ultra-rich aesthetic. With all of DW’s experiments in…
Video Demo! Paiste - Signature, 2002, 602, and RUDE Additions
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste Signature, 2002, 602, and RUDE Additions Specialty/artist-designed models and a ride for all occasions. Swiss cymbal maker Paiste…
