August 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 07

Web Exclusive! Blake Fleming on The Book of Rhythm

Drummer and educator Blake Fleming recently self-published The Book of Rhythm, an encyclopedic compendium of rhythmic permutations.

The Unconventional Hybrid

“I love playing both acoustic and electronic drums,” says Vince McGee when asked about the choices he made when designing this month’s unique setup.

LP Celebrates Fifty-Fifth Anniversary, Will Calhoun Receives Award and Rogers Drum Day

Industry Happenings LP Celebrates Fifty-Fifth Anniversary, Will Calhoun receives an award from Berklee College of Music and Rogers Drum Day at Bentley's.

Slim Jim Phantom — On Tour

To celebrate their four-decade–long career, the band hit the road on June 21 for an international trek that lasts through late August.

Blake Fleming’s The Book of Rhythm

The Book of Rhythm is an encyclopedia of 5,096 possible rhythmical permutations of 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 9-, and 12-beat combinations to be used for rhythm study, reading, compositional inspiration, or creativity

Star Power

History tells us that the first drum star was Gene Krupa.

Solid Drums 7x12 Beech and 5x14 Limited-Edition Maple Snares

The custom-shop newcomer from Switzerland pulls no punches with these impeccable stave-shell drums.

Recordings

John Convertino on Calexico and Iron & Wine's reunion album, Eric Dolphy expanded reissue with J. C. Moses, Foreigner Live at the Rainbow '78 and more.

Jim Black — Out Now

We recently caught up with Jim Black to dig into Nature Work, which was released this past June 21. Don’t miss out on this one.

Benzel Baltimore

The life of the professional musician is rarely what it seems. People on the outside imagine stars lazing around with family, friends, and adoring fans.

Anderson .Paak

Bruno Mars gave Anderson .Paak some advice: If you're going to do this drummer stuff,...

Jerry Carrigan: In On The Ground Floor

His recording career is so extensive that he can't even remember a good portion of the songs on which he has played.

August 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 07

Fredy Studer — Evolving Processes

Active on the European avant-jazz and classical scenes, Studer was a founding member of the influential, freewheeling fusion group OM.

Kate Gentile

Gentile’s debut album, Mannequins, recalls Frank Zappa’s intricate polyrhythms if performed by a programmer, a classical percussionist, and a multi-limbed trap set player.

Walk the Moon’s Sean Waugaman

Sean Waugaman says that after playing acrylic drums for years, he was ready to switch to wood when his band, Walk the Moon, joined Muse for its latest tour.

What’s Your Most Worn-Out Drum Book?

Modern Drummer asks it's readers what their most worn-out drum book? Books by Ted Reed, Carmine Appice and George Lawrence Stone are among the leaders.

Sweet Spot Fuzion Castle Clutches, Splash Adapter, and Hi-Hat Tambourine

Precisely machined accessories designed for maximum strength and style.

Paiste Signature and Dark Energy Series Additions

The renowned Swiss cymbal maker celebrates thirty years of its Signature alloy with a smattering of add-ons to the Signature and Dark Energy lines.

Inverted Double Strokes

In this lesson, we’ll focus on double-stroke rolls and invert them to create interesting fills and grooves.