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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.

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Drummer Blog: Drummer Reflections from Rick Hall of Muscle Shoals/Fame Studios

Jerry Carrigan was the first drummer I used as a studio musician when I produced my first hit record for Arthur Alexander. It was called “You Better Move On.” Jerry went on to play drums on my second hit, with…

Modern Drummer
Apr 20, 2015

Drummer Blog: Translator’s Dave Scheff Talks Past Influences and Upcoming Shows

Hi, MD readers! Dave Scheff here. Though I’ve drummed my way across the spectrum, with acts as disparate as comedian Jerry Van Dyke and icon Joan Baez, while also touring with Dead Kennedys and recording and touring with Half True,…

Modern Drummer
Apr 10, 2015

Showroom: Premier “The Beast??? Snare Drum

The Beast snare drum is said to deliver power and sensitivity and features Premier’s unique shell technology, called the Air-Flow system. Sonic chambers circulate the air movement through the shell, bringing body and depth to its tonal characteristics. The power…

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Apr 1, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Castle Tapered Snares

This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue.  Product Close-Up Castle Tapered Snares Massachusetts-based craftsman David Cheney has developed a unique conical snare drum shell with function as its focus. The shell is…

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Mar 31, 2015

Showroom: Dixon Gregg Bissonette Signature Snare Drums

Dixon has released two Gregg Bissonette signature snare drums. Bissonette chose two 6.5x14 models. One sports a hammered-brass beaded shell with tube lugs. It also includes an adjustable butt plate so the snare wires can be adjusted with either hand.…

Modern Drummer
Mar 27, 2015
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What You Need to Know About...Drum Tuning

 This article originally ran in the Jan/Feb 2013 issue of Drum Business. by Ben Meyer My snare just doesn’t have the "crack" I want, and my toms don’t sound like they do on the radio. How do I tune these…

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Mar 17, 2015

Product Close-Up: Natal Walnut US Rock Drumset (VIDEO)

This review originally appeared in the March 2015 issue of Modern Drummer, which can be purchased here.  Product Close-Up Natal Walnut US Rock Drumset A top-notch kit created for aggressive, deep, punchy sounds. Natal’s history and vision are worth exploring. The…

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Mar 13, 2015

What You Need to Know About...Counterhoops

  This article originally ran in the July/Aug 2010 issue of Drum Business.   by Fran Azzarto   Counterhoops are among the more mysterious elements of a drumkit. Some drummers aren’t even aware that there are different types, and among…

Modern Drummer
Mar 11, 2015

Showroom: Mapex Expands and Updates Accessory Line

Mapex has added a complete line of tom holders, cymbal arms, boom arms, and clamps to its hardware selections. The SONIClear tom holder employs a low-mass design that is said to preserve vibration in the drum, thus increasing tom resonance…

Modern Drummer
Feb 26, 2015

Drum Miking 101, Part 3: Three-Mic Setups (VIDEO)

This article is an excerpt from the April 2015 issue, which can be purchased at here.  Electronic Insights Drum Miking 101 Part 3: Three-Mic Setups by John Emrich So far in this series we’ve looked at mixing a drumset with…

Modern Drummer
Feb 26, 2015

What You Need to Know About...Bass Drum Pedals

This article originally ran in the Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Drum Business.     by Billy Brennan   At first thought, it might be easy to write off any bass drum pedal as a simple combination of footboard and beater.…

Modern Drummer
Feb 24, 2015

Mapex at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, Mapex’s Joe Hibbs takes us on a tour of the company’s new offerings for 2015. Mapex improved the Saturn V line to include the SONIClear bearing edges, and SONIClear tom holders now come standard…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2015
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Evans Drumheads at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

This video from NAMM 2015, Ben Smith, percussion products specialist for Evans Drumheads, takes us through the new offerings from the company for 2015. First up is the EMAD system for 16" bass drum heads, available with a bass drum…

Modern Drummer
Feb 22, 2015

VIDEO! Product Close-Up: Tama Superstar Reissue Snare (From the Feb. 2014 Issue)

The following review originally appeared in the February 2015 of Modern Drummer, which can be purchased at here. Product Close-Up Tama 40th Anniversary Superstar Reissue Snare A fitting tribute to the big, bold birch tones that defined the sound of the…

Modern Drummer
Feb 21, 2015
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