July 2022 – Volume 46 • Number 7
On 30th Jun 2022
Articles in July 2022
Paiste Introduces Several New Models of Flat Rides. Bigger Range, More Choices
In response to renewed interest in Flat Rides, Paiste announces the reintroduction of ground breaking models from the Formula 602, 2002 and Traditionals Series, and the addition of a new model in the Masters Series. Paiste thus significantly expands the…
Michael “Squeak” Melusky, DW Collector’s Series Maple/Mahogany
The kit utilizes a Gibraltar rack system designed to be stealth and easy to pack up. Thankfully, it goes into two road cases with minimal tear down. The bass drums have custom matching bass drum hoops with inlay, and also…
Jonathan Pinson: Asking Questions
With all of the amazing young jazz drummers around these days, it’s got to be tough to set yourself apart. But when you can put names like Seal, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Terrace Martin, and Kamasi Washington on your resume,…
In The Moment, the Art of Active Listening
In The Moment! This is where the magic is. One very important quality every musician requires to really be totally involved in musical expression…is the art of listening. This is a developed skill needed to be inside any song. To…
Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault: Steve Smith’s 1987 Sonor Lite Vital Information Drum Set
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Steve Smith’s relationship with Sonor drums. Steve bought his first set of Sonor drums in 1977 while touring with jazz-fusion violinist, Jean-Luc Ponty. He played the same Sonor set touring with rock guitarist…
RETAIL GIANT THOMANN ADDS ADORO SILENT STICKS TO ITS INVENTORY
Europe’s largest music instrument retailer, Germany-based Musikhaus Thomann, with its massive online Thomann Cyberstore, is the latest retail giant to add Adoro Silent Sticks to its drum and percussion offering. Says Adoro CEO Stefan Korth: “Thomann’s inventory of Silent Sticks…
Up-Tempo Jazz Ride Playing
I use a kind of circular motion to achieve my desired sound, as was taught to me by Sam Woodyard. The quarter note is being accented slightly, yet consistently, creating a driving and danceable feel. Digging in is what we…
Carmine Appice Ultimate Realistic Rock Sixteenth Note Rhythms
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Carmine Appice Ultimate Realistic Rock, Modern Drummer is reprinting this classic section of Carmine’s book. In this section Carmine introduces two essential rhythms to rock drumming, and teaches us how to play and…
The Practice Mentality and Increasing Motivation for the Gym
In the drumming community, every so often one can stumble into a discussion about the importance of technique. There is this strange idea that some people argue that technique doesn’t matter much. I see this in forums and the argument…
Alan White June 14, 1949 - May 26, 2022
Alan White is best known as the drummer for the legendary English progressive rock band Yes. But his career was much more than that. Before his days with Yes, Alan contributed his groove to recordings by John Lennon, George Harrison,…
Modern Drummer Next Level
Fresh on the heels of our well received Salute to Women in Drumming issue, Modern Drummer is stronger than ever! Whether you are an eager to learn developing drum student, an intermediate drummer playing in a band, a working pro,…
Maysun, Everything is Everything.
I view “creative percussion controllers” as three separate categories. Category 1 is a completely self-contained set of electronic drums that are designed by instrument manufacturers that create all the drum and cymbal samples. We simply plug in great headphones and…
Mapex Drums Announces Promotion to Accompany Drums on Demand Program Now Offering FREE Drum Covers with Purchase
Mapex Marching’s Drums on Demand program, which launched April 1, 2022, is creating an exciting new way to circumvent excessive lead times by offering drums in eight new premium wrap finishes including Blue Ripple, Red Ripple, Purple Ripple, Burgundy Ripple,…
ddrum NIO
In today’s musical landscape incorporating electronics has become commonplace, from creating hybrid acoustic/electric setups, to looping and accompaniment, percussion pads have opened up a world of sounds and creative possibility for musicians. Compared to its predecessors, ddrum’s NIO model cuts…
Joey Kramer’s Aerosmith Nine Lives tour kit
The Drum Workshop Collector’s Series kit shown here was created for Joey Kramer’s use on Aerosmith Nine Lives tour. The tour ran from May 1997 to July 1999, and included dates in North America, Canada, Japan, and 14 European countries.…
Gavin Harrison: Context and Contrast
Who is busier than Gavin Harrison? He is tearing it up on two new records that are coming out and is touring with those two bands within the next year. Porcupine Tree’s new recording Closure/Continuation is a welcome surprise to…
Josh Harmon: From Comedy to Drums, Shaping His Unique and Timeless Sound
Josh Harmon is the definition of a boundary breaker. Regarded as one of the world’s most creative drummers, his approach is an unconventional as it is successful. His mega-popular series, Rhythms of Comedy, has garnered love from BILLIONS across the…
Double Bass Drumming Part 2
Continuing from last month’s re-introduction of Joe Franco’s classic book Double Bass Drumming, and his concept called the Single Stroke System. Here is Joe’s chapter on Sixteenth Note Double Bass Patterns. There are many more patterns and beats included in…
MAMMOTH WVH With drummers Wolfgang Van Halen and Garrett Whitlock
The band Mammoth WVH is a musical force to be reckoned with. What else is there besides great songs being played by great musicians. But there is more to this band than meets the eye. True multi-instrumentalists are a unique…
