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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.
Playing With Drum Loops (Revisited)
Original article from the April 2011 Issue of Modern Drummer Magazine February 2011 Electronic Insights Playing With Drum Loops Choosing Tones And Tunings by Donny Gruendler Many drummers are trained to have metronomic time, solid technique and reading skills, and…
Double Bass Substitute, Part 1: 16th Notes
March 2010 Rock ’n’ Jazz Clinic Double Bass Substitute Part 1: 16th Notes by Mike Johnston Watch Mike Johnston demonstrate exercises from part 1 of his Double Bass Substitute article.
Joe Morello: Rudimental Jazz
(November 2010 Issue) Revealing why rudiments remain relevant in the modern age—and how they can be applied in a limitless variety of contemporary situations—Rudimental Jazz by legendary drummer, teacher, and author Joe Morello is designed to help drummers develop their…
Linear Fills, Part 3
November 2010 Rock ’n’ Jazz Clinic Linear Fills, Part 3 by Mike Johnson In this video, MD columnist Mike Johnston addresses linear fills using 32nd notes. See the lesson on pages 64 and 65 in the November 2010 issue of…
Linear Fills, Part 2
October 2010 Rock ’N’ Jazz Clinic Linear Fills, Part 2 by Mike Johnston In this video, MD columnist Mike Johnston explains some of the 16th-note-triplet linear fills he wrote about in the October 2010 issue of Modern Drummer. In…
Peter Erskine: Taste, Skill, And Artistic Ambition
Peter Erskine, one of the most articulate, enduringly popular drummers of the past few decades, has played drums since he was four, graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, and studied under famed percussion instructor George Gaber at Indiana…
Pat Gesualdo: Drum Therapy Zone
Developing Drumming Milestones Numerous psychologists, medical doctors, occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, physical therapists, and school teachers throughout the world are certified drum therapists, and use Drum Therapy to help children and adults manage the effects of a number of disabilities.…
Keech Rainwater of Lonestar
Hey, everybody, my name is Keech Rainwater, and I’m from the country band Lonestar. I know, country music, right? Actually, we rock pretty hard and have been for the past eighteen years. I started out when I was about twelve…
Jason Hartless – Crüe Fest Veteran And More
Hey everyone in Modern Drummer land! My name is Jason Hartless, and I come from The Motor City. I am fifteen years old and have been a drummer for all of my life. I have been fortunate enough to, by…
Vinson Valega: New York City Jazzer
Hey there, MD readers! Thanks so much for checking out this blog entry. I’m happy to give a big shout-out from the New York City jazz scene, which is still going strong and attracting the most amazing musicians from all…
Listen to Sound Files of the Gretsch Renown Purewood Oak Drumset
Audio clips of the great Gretsch Kit.
Robin Stone of the Amenta
Hey there, everyone in MD Interwebs land! My name is Robin Stone, and I play in the Amenta. I’ve got something different to talk about: extreme metal drumming. Whenever you turn on the radio or watch any pop/rock video, chances…
Alex Lopez of Suicide Silence - Part 2
Alex Lopez of Suicide Silence presents four exclusive Modern Drummer video lessons! "Lifted"
Alex Lopez of Suicide Silence - Part 3
Alex Lopez of Suicide Silence presents four exclusive Modern Drummer video lessons! "Wake Up"
