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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.
DEMO VIDEO! Product Close-Up: Zildjian K Custom Organic and K Constantinople Renaissance Rides
This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue. Product Close-Up Zildjian 21" K Custom Organic and 20" K Constantinople Renaissance Rides Zildjian recently teamed up with two of its artists, drummer/educator Pat Petrillo and jazz great Adam Nussbaum,…
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…
VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Cymgard Cymbal Accessories
This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue. Product Close-Up Cymgard Cymbal Accessories The drum industry has plenty of cymbal accessories, including mutes, bags, and fancy felts. So what’s next? Cymgard thinks it…
AUDIO DEMO! Product Close-Up: GMS Special Edition Series Drumset
This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue. Product Close-Up GMS Special Edition Series Drumset Back in 1987, when Long Islanders Rob Mazzella and Tony Gallino joined forces to create the GMS…
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…
Album Review: Nerve Live in Europe
Following a series of studio EPs that continued to expand and refine an electronic style executed by humans, Jojo Mayer and Nerve return with a much-anticipated album of performances captured during a 2014 European tour. The music is beautifully recorded,…
Product Close-Up: Premier Modern Classic Club Drumset (VIDEO)
The following review originally appeared in the February 2015 issue of Modern Drummer, which can be purchased here. Product Close-Up Premier Modern Classic Club Drumset The subtle vintage/retro vibe of this kit makes it look as timeless as it sounds. Inside…
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…
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…
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…
Album Review: Anton Times Two
A pair of recent recordings, Eric Johnson and Mike Stern’s Eclectic and Joe Bonamassa’s Different Shades of Blue, reveal what Late Show drummer Anton Fig is up to when he’s away from the TV cameras—namely, making some famous guitar slingers…
Product Close-Up: Canopus New Yaiba Bop and Groove Drumsets (December 2014 Issue)
The complete review of Canopus New Yaiba Bop and Groove Drumsets, which appeared in the December 2014 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Canopus New Yaiba Bop and Groove Drumsets Although they’ve been updated to be more affordable, these two Japanese-made…
Product Close-Up: Gretsch Catalina Ash Drumset (December 2014 Issue)
This review of Gretsch’s Catalina Ash kit originally appeared in the December 2014 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Revived and revised, the latest mid-price offering from one of the most historic names in drums just got that much better. …
Drumset Supersets: A Combined Method for Quickly Developing Speed, Endurance, Control, Coordination, and Reading
by Blake Paulson Inspired by Gary Chester’s popular tutorial The New Breed, Blake Paulson’s method book Drumset Supersets quickly gets into the nitty-gritty by having students learn and memorize ostinatos for the hands and then tackle a series of…
