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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.
Video Demo: Chicago Drum - Maple/Poplar and Mahogany/Poplar Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the April 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Chicago Drum 6.5x14 Maple/Poplar and 5.5x14 Mahogany/Poplar Snare Drums Classic American drum manufacturing revised and reborn. Chicago has…
Video Lesson: Jazz Drummer's Workshop - Crossovers with Steve Fidyk
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the April 2016 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer's Workshop Crossovers 10 Exercises to Improve Drumset Facility This month’s lesson focuses on the crossover, a technique that…
Online Feature with Video: Jeff Ryan on Pleasant Grove’s The Heart Contortionists
Online Feature Jeff Ryan on Pleasant Grove’s The Heart Contortionists by Adam Budofsky Jeff Ryan has logged studio and stage time with St. Vincent, the War on Drugs, Daniel Johnston, and Sarah Jaffe, his band the Baptist Generals, and his…
Video Lesson! Progressive Drumming Essentials, Part 9: Switching Gears With the Double Bass Pyramid
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the April 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 9: Switching Gears With the Double Bass Pyramid Changing subdivisions on a dime is…
Episode 30: Recording Technology Drum Workshop, Joe Saylor, Dedicated Drumming Footwear, Bucks County Semi-Solid Bebop Kit, and More
This week Dawson shares some info on his recent drum workshop for recording technology students at the Peabody Institute, and the hosts field several listener questions. They talk a bit about the April 2016 cover artist, Joe Saylor of Late…
Episode 29: Bass Drum Beaters, Listener Questions, Systematic Practice, Gretsch USA Custom Maple Snare, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike field several listener questions before digging into their thoughts on the various types of bass drum beaters out there. Then Johnston goes into detail on his systematic and highly productive approach to practicing. In…
Episode 28: Joe Hibbs, Listener Questions, Modern Drummer 40th-Anniversary Custom Snare Drums, Rashid Williams, and more
In this episode, Mike and Mike briefly pay tribute to the late Joe Hibbs, who was an icon in artist relations in the drum industry and played a big role in elevating the profile of Mapex Drums. The hosts also…
Listen to the Drumming: Maurice White
In honor of the passing of Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, we've put together a playlist featuring some of the best-known EWF songs that he played drums on, as well as some rare performances from the singer and…
Episode 27: Barry Kerch, Sabian HH Remastered Series Cymbals, Hidden Rhythms Part 2, Listener Questions, and more
In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the March 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss cover artist Barry Kerch of the popular hard rock band Shinedown. Dawson shares some of his experience reviewing the new Sabian HH Remastered…
Listen to the Drumming: Great Tracks From MD’s March 2016 Issue
Our latest Playlist includes tracks from cover artist Barry Kerch and Shinedown, Jellyfish, Spock's Beard, Dixie Dregs, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Vinnie Colaiuta, Savages, Daughter, and more incredible artists featured throughout the pages of the March 2016 issue of Modern Drummer…
Video Demo: VK Drums - 6x14 Titanium, 7x13 Stainless Steel, and 8x14 Aluminum Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up VK Drums 6x14 Titanium, 7x13 Stainless Steel, and 8x14 Aluminum Snare Drums Spawning from one of the metallurgy capitals…
Video Demo: Sabian - HH Remastered Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Sabian HH Remastered Cymbals A few thousand extra hammer strokes later, and the line that launched the brand is better…
Video Demo: Natal - Arcadia Series
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Natal A competitive entry-level kit with a full set of hardware. The last time we checked out Natal, we…
Video Demo: Zildjian A391 and Paiste PST7 Cymbal Packs
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Zildjian A391 and Paiste PST7 Cymbal Packs Could a prepack be for you? Here are two excellent options. So…
