March 2016
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.
April 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Joe Saylor
(Available digitally February 26, 2016; in print February 2, 2016) Print Copy ○ iTunes ○ Amazon ○ GooglePlay ○ Subscribe On the Cover Joe Saylor “The place you really learn how to play is…
Video Demo: Zildjian A391 and Paiste PST7 Cymbal Packs
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Zildjian A391 and Paiste PST7 Cymbal Packs Could a prepack be for you? Here are two excellent options. So…
Video Lesson! The Tap Nine, by Rich Redmond
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics The Tap Nine Embellishing Backbeats With a Modified 9-Stroke Roll The traditional nine-stroke roll consists of four alternating double strokes…
Video Lesson! One-Sided Hairtas, Grandmas, and Grandpas
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique One-Sided Hairtas, Grandmas, and Grandpas This month we’re going to look at three unusual rudiments: one-sided hairtas, grandmas, and…
Video Lesson! Advanced Beat Displacement by Aaron Edgar
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 8: Advanced Beat Displacement To take our beat displacement prowess to a higher level, we’ll…
March 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Barry Kerch
(Available digitally January 29, 2016; in print February 2, 2016) On the Cover Barry Kerch “The ‘Cut the Cord’ video is us in a live setting.If you put the four of us in a room with an aggressive song, that’s…
Video Demo: Timetable Warm-Up with Steve Fidyk
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer's Workshop Timetable Warm-Up Modulating Swing Patterns As drummers, we’re often taught the importance of warm-up exercises. These drills are…
