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.
VIDEO! Strictly Technique: Hairtas (June 2010 Issue)
http://www.youtube.com/embed/xd8SeKYTYE0 by Bill Bachman The “hairta” isn’t one of the PAS forty rudiments, but it’s an extremely useful rudiment. Technically speaking, it’s very simple to play. All of the strokes should be played as relaxed free strokes (or full or…
The Collective School of Music Presents: Mark Guiliana Clinic Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 7 PM
Mark Guiliana is an American drummer, composer, and bandleader. He has played with Brad Mehldau, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gretchen Parlato, Jason Lindner, Lionel Loueke, Avishai Cohen (bassist), Avishai Cohen (trumpeter), Dhafer Youssef, Tigran Hamasyan, Matisyahu, European piano trio Phronesis, and his…
Chris Infusino of the Vim Dicta
Hello MD readers! Chris Infusino of the Vim Dicta here. I just wanted to let you know what’s happening on my end. I just signed with the up-and-coming psych rock band, the Vim Dicta, and couldn’t be more excited about…
John Boecklin of Devildriver
My name is John Boecklin, and I play drums for the band Devildriver. I started playing drums at the age of fourteen and never looked back. Since 2003, I have toured the world and now have six records under my…
Nashville Studio Great Tommy Wells Passes
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Nashville studio great Tommy Wells this week. In honor of Tommy, we’re presenting a portion of his first Modern Drummer feature, from August 1990. “As a session player you take…
VIDEO! Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Approaching Standards, Part 2: Melody and Form (November 2013 Issue)
A Framework for Musical Practice, Part 2: Melody and Form by Steve Fidyk Welcome to the second installment in our series on approaching jazz standards. This article reveals ways of using the melodic rhythm as the source for creating…
VIDEO! In the Studio: Seeing Sounds, Part 5: Specialty Mics (November 2013 Issue)
by Donny Gruendler In the first four installments of this series we discussed very broad ideas for achieving stylistically appropriate drum sounds, from pop-rock to traditional jazz. Each setup employed different drums, head selections, and tunings, and we used…
VIDEO! Product Close-Up: Gibraltar Lightning Rod Telescoping Single-Braced Hi-Hat Stand (November 2013 Issue)
by Miguel Monroy It’s the little things in life that make all the difference, and Gibraltar has made every effort to provide hardware that offers as much flexibility as possible. One of the latest additions to the company’s lineup is…
November 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Ray Luzier
(on newsstands October 1, 2013) On the Cover Ray Luzier The “new” guy? Not so much. In fact, Korn has enjoyed the talents of this supremely hard-working shredster for six years now, and before that, David Lee Roth tapped his…
Product Close-Up: Canopus 8x14 Zelkova Snare Drum (November 2013 Issue)
Japanese drum maker Canopus’s flagship snare, the Zelkova, features a thick 14 mm solid shell made from 200-year-old zelkova redwood. To eliminate the potential for cracking, Canopus dries the wood for three years, until it reaches a moisture content of…
Product Close-Up: Paiste Signature Precision Cymbals (November 2013 Issue)
In April 2013, Paiste launched the Signature Precision series, which is designed to capture all of the distinguished character and sophistication of the renowned Signature series in a more wallet-friendly package. The Precision line uses the same proprietary Signature…
Web Exclusive: David Langlois
by Michael Parillo In Modern Drummer’s November 2013 issue, our Portraits piece tells the story of David Langlois, who began his musical life in France as a drummer but found a chance meeting in his teenage years begin to…
King Crimson Confirms New Three-Drummer Lineup
The eighth incarnation of King Crimson will include three drummers—Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, and Bill Rieflin—in addition to bassist Tony Levin, horn player Mel Collins, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Jakko Jakszyk, and guitarist Robert Fripp. While no official tour dates have been announced,…
Tim Alexander to Rejoin Primus
Primus is set to welcome the legendary drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander back into the band following the departure of Jay Lane. Bassist/singer Les Claypool, guitarist Larry LaLonde, and Alexander plant to head into the studio this November to begin work…
