january 2015 Archives - Modern Drummer Magazine

january 2015

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.

Dunnett Classic Drums 2N Series Snares (with Audio)

From the  January 2015 issue of Modern Drummer magazine.   The tireless Canadian takes a crack at the time-tested center-bead shell…and wins. In 2012, inventor/drum builder Ronn Dunnett released the R4-L, a version of his popular swiveling R4 throw-off that…

Feb 14, 2015

Evans Heavyweight Series Drumheads

From the  January 2015 issue of Modern Drummer magazine.   Durable and versatile, these models are poised to set a new standard for hard-hitting players. To meet the demands of drummers looking for heads that will not only withstand hours…

Feb 7, 2015

VIDEO! Solid Soloing, Part 2: Changing Note Rates (From the January 2015 Issue)

The excerpt below is taken from the January 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Drum Soloist Solid Soloing Part 2: Changing Note Rates by James Murphy In this miniseries we’re utilizing my “glue” method to gain freedom and flow while soloing.…

Dec 23, 2014

Basics: Radio Beats (From the January 2015 Issue)

Radio Beats 7 Real-World Applications of Essential, Time-Honored Grooves by Rich Redmond In this month’s article, we take a look at some popular grooves on country radio right now. All of them are variations of what I call “money beats,”…

Dec 16, 2014

Electronic Insights: Drum Miking 101, Part 1: Single-Microphone Setups (From the January 2015 Issue)

by John Emrich In this series of articles we’ll look at how to mike a drumset, starting with a single microphone and adding one each time until we arrive at a complete close-mike configuration. The idea behind the series is…

Dec 11, 2014