September 1986 – Volume 10 • Number 9
On 01st Sep 1986
Articles in August 2019
Anderson .Paak
Bruno Mars gave Anderson .Paak some advice: If you're going to do this drummer stuff,...
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.
Inverted Double Strokes
In this lesson, we’ll focus on double-stroke rolls and invert them to create interesting fills and grooves.
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.
New Gear From Tama, Simmons, LP, Pearl, Sabian and More!
Modern Drummer highlights new products from Tama, Sabian, Simmons, LP, Pearl, Gon Bops, and more.
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
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.
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.
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.
Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak Drumset
A unique high-end offering featuring a blended wood/synthetic shell designed for maximum attack, projection, and punch.
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.
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.
The Hi-Hat Foot’s Voice
For a lot of drummers, though, the hi-hat foot can get neglected and might be the most difficult limb to work on.
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.
Deerhunter’s Moses Archuleta
Moses Archuleta cuts a contradictory figure. He’s tall and thin, with an almost gentle bearing. But onstage and in the studio, Moses exudes power and strength.
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.
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.
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.
