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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.

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Video Tour! Gearing Up with Wilco's Glenn Kotche

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Gearing Up On Stage and Up Close Glenn Kotche by Miguel Monroy Glenn Kotche has one of the most distinctive setups…

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Zildjian FX Series Spiral Stacker

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the August 2015 issue, which can be purchased at: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-fuj Product Close-Up Zildjian FX Series Spiral Stacker Inspiring, funky sounds delivered in compact sizes. Seizing on the current trend toward…

Modern Drummer
Jun 30, 2015

VIDEO LESSON! Elvin Jones–Style Triplet Fills, Part 2: Orchestrating Accent Patterns

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Elvin Jones–Style Triplet Fills Part 2: Orchestrating Accent Patterns by John Xepoleas Welcome to our second lesson covering…

Modern Drummer
Apr 30, 2015

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,…

Modern Drummer
Mar 31, 2015

Zildjian at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, Paul Francis, head of research and development for Avedis Zildjian cymbals, and Gen 16 product manager Mike Sutton take us through the new products available from Zildjian this year. For acoustic cymbals, there are…

Modern Drummer
Feb 20, 2015
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Showroom: Zildjian Expands the fx Line With Five New Offerings

Zildjian’s fx 10" and 12" Spiral Stackers are paper-thin in weight and provide an inexpensive entry into trashy cymbal stacking sounds. Zildjian product manager Tony Lapsansky explains, “You can stack them on anything, from splashes to Chinas to crashes, or…

Modern Drummer
Feb 16, 2015

News: Moore Music Announces Monthly Drummer Hang

Moore Music has announced a monthly Drummer Hang event for drummers, beginning in February. The Drummer Hang is intended to bring local and regional drummers of all ages, styles, and skill together for a casual evening of networking, gear demos,…

Modern Drummer
Feb 12, 2015

Showroom: Zildjian 21" Organic and 20" Renaissance Rides

The 21" Organic ride is the latest member of the K Custom series, and the 20" Renaissance ride joins the K Constantinople series. Both are said to offer clean stick definition coupled with dark ride and crash sounds for a…

Modern Drummer
Feb 10, 2015

Win a Master Class With the Cookers’ Billy Hart!

Think you can hang with Billy Hart of the Cookers? Register now to win a once-in-a-lifetime master class with the legendary drummer, or prizes from Zildjian Sticks and Cymbals and Pearl Drums! To celebrate the release of the Cookers’ new…

Modern Drummer
Nov 15, 2014

VIDEO! A Ringo Tribute: With a Little Help From Our Friends

A few fellow drummers recently stopped by to say “thank you” to Ringo Starr for all the years of brilliant drumming. Be sure to check our complete tribute series at http://bit.ly/MDRingoTibute. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt77KhYtALnxVBmGp_rj2jJAvQVVaOt7r

Modern Drummer
Jul 24, 2014

VIDEO! Former Wings Drummer Steve Holley and the Smithereens' Dennis Diken Pay Tribute to Ringo Starr

In our sixth tribute video to Ringo Starr, filmed during the Fest for Beatles Fans Symposium, former Wings drummer Steve Holley discusses meeting Paul McCartney in 1977, through his neighbor Denny Laine, and joining the band a year later. Holley…

Modern Drummer
Jul 10, 2014

Ringo Tribute With Spin Doctors Drummer Aaron Comess

In MD's fifth Ringo Starr tribute segment, the Spin Doctors' Aaron Comess shares his memories of discovering the Beatles and the impact Ringo had on him as a drummer playing in a band and for the song. He tells us…

Modern Drummer
Jul 3, 2014
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PMC Provides Free Drum Lessons at Vans Warped Tour Summer Concerts

For the fifth consecutive year, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) and local music retailers once again provided free first drum lessons at its Lesson Lab Tent in the following cities on the popular Vans Warped Tour: Houston, TX (June 13),…

Modern Drummer
Jul 2, 2014

Sarah Hagan to Head Zildjian Artist Relations Worldwide

The Zildjian Company is proud to announce that Sarah Hagan has been promoted to director of artist relations–worldwide effective immediately. Sarah assumes responsibility for planning and executing Zildjian’s global artist relations program based out of its headquarters in Norwell, MA.…

Modern Drummer
Jun 8, 2014
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