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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 - Gretsch Drums NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage
In this video Gretsch Drums' John Palmer gives Modern Drummer a tour of the Gretsch booth at The NAMM Show 2014. Highlights include are Phil Collins 90's drumkit, Ribbon Mahogany kit, black oyster finish Brooklyn series kit, vintage white…
VIDEO - DW (Drum Workshop) NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage
In this video Drum Workshop's Scott Donnell giving a tour of the DW Booth from The NAMM Show 2014. Highlights include PDP Concept series hardware, 6710 Flush-Base Ultralight Cymbal Stand, Updated Design Piccolo Toms, iPad Holder, MDD Machine Direct…
VIDEO - Meinl Cymbals NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage
In this video Meinl Cymbals' Chris Brewer giving a tour of the Meinl Cymbals booth at The NAMM Show 2014. Highlights include 22" Tradition Ride Cymbals, 21" Extra-Dry Transition Ride (Mike Johnston), Pure Rides, Classic Customs, and more. Meinl…
VIDEO - Gibraltar Hardware NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage
In this video Gibraltar Hardware's Ken Fredenberg giving a tour of the Gibraltar booth from The NAMM Show 2014. Highlights include the new G Class Double Bass Pedal, G Drums Bags, upgraded drum thrones, and more. Gibraltar Hardware is…
VIDEO - KAT Percussion NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage
In this video KAT Percussion's Mark Moralez gives a tour of the KAT booth at The NAMM Show 2014. Kat Percussion began as a small company back in 1985 to make professional e-drum products at the highest level of…
VIDEO - Evans Drumheads NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage
Evans Level 360 Product Specialist Ben shares information on the Evans Level 360 Heavyweight drumheads at the NAMM Show 2014. The NAMM Show is the world's largest trade-only event for the music products industry. It is one of the…
VIDEO - TreeWorks Chimes NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage
TreeWorks' James Bratton giving a tour of the TreeWorks Chimes booth at The NAMM Show 2014. Developed and engineered by a percussionist frustrated by a scarcity of quality instruments, TreeWorks Chimes was founded in 1996 to provide musicians with,…
VIDEO - Meinl Percussion NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage
In this video Meinl Percussion's German Beratto giving a tour of the Meinl Percussion booth at The NAMM Show 2014. Meinl Percussion, founded in 1951 by Roland Meinl, are noted for their fibreglass congas, and plywood gongs, which proved…
VIDEO - Modern Drummer Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Trailer
The first "Modern Drummer powered" Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, produced by David Fishof, took place this past November 8 through 10 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Attendees got a rare chance to work directly with a…
Marky Ramone: Photo-Shoot Extras From His February 2014 Modern Drummer Cover Story
Check out this photo gallery of drummer Marky Ramone from the February 2014 issue of Modern Drummer. From the feature: The lone living member of the Ramones' classic lineup in not only a survivor; he's thriving, hosting a radio show…
Jack Irons’ Earthquake Live Drum Video
“The idea behind this video,” says Jack Irons, who can be heard on the self-titled album by Arthur Channel, “was to film actual performances of a few tracks that were arranged for a live show. (I have yet to…
VIDEO! Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Approaching Standards, Part 3: Language and Vernacular (February 2014 Issue)
by Steve Fidyk Welcome to the final installment of our series on applying the rhythmic phrasing of jazz standards to the drumset. This time we’re exploring ways to extract themes from the Thelonious Monk tune “Straight No Chaser” to…
Product Close-Up: ddrum Paladin Walnut Speakeasy Drumset (From the February 2014 Issue)
by Michael Dawson When ddrum first arrived in the 1980s, it made only electronic drums and triggers and was owned by Clavia, the Swedish maker of Nord series keyboards and synthesizers. Ddrum was sold to Armadillo Enterprises—which also owns Dean…
Product Close-Up: Zildjian A Series Cymbals (From the February 2014 Issue)
by Michael Dawson When classic rock emerged in the 1960s, Zildjian’s American-made A series cymbals were right there with it, gracing now-classic recordings by Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Cream, and countless others with their sweet, bright tones.…
