March issue
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.
Listen to the Drumming: Great Tracks From MD’s March 2016 Issue
Our latest Playlist includes tracks from cover artist Barry Kerch and Shinedown, Jellyfish, Spock's Beard, Dixie Dregs, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Vinnie Colaiuta, Savages, Daughter, and more incredible artists featured throughout the pages of the March 2016 issue of Modern Drummer…
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! Hidden Rhythms - Part 2, by Mike Johnston
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Hidden Rhythms Part 2: Odd Groupings Last month we explored the endless rhythmic and textural ideas hiding…
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…
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…
Listen to the Drumming on Spotify: Great Tracks From MD's March 2015 Issue
Matt Starr's Rock Perspectives column in March, "Diamonds in the Ruff," deals with three-stroke ruffs, giving us a handy entry into some of rock's most revered songs, all of which feature this highly applicable rudiment. Then we present the two…
March 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring the 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time
(Available digitally January 28, 2014; on newsstands February 4, 2014) On the Cover The 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time FEATURING UPDATE • Gov’t Mule’s Matt Abts • Veara’s Brittany Harrell NATE WOOD - What to make of the…
