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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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The Bailey Method

The Bailey Method is longtime touring and session drummer Dan Bailey’s first opus in the world of online education.

by Michael Dawson
Aug 26, 2019

A Common Fabric

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Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2019

What's Your Favorite Recorded Jazz Drum Sound?

Modern Drummer readers weigh in on what is their favorite recorded jazz drum sound.

Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2019

Recordings: Taking The Reins

Herlin Riley's new outing as a leader, Justin Faulkner with Branford Marsalis, a Michel Petrucciani Trio vault recording featuring Roy Haynes, Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Gadd with Randy Waldman, and more.

Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2019

Remembering Sara Romweber

The Let’s Active drummer left an indelible mark on southern alternative rock—and was taken much too soon.

by Jon Wurster
Jul 31, 2019
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An Amazing Signia, and a Rush Tribute

September Kit Of The Month is a mint cherry-red Premier Signia kit.

Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2019

John Sparrow on the Violent Femmes' Hotel Last Resort

The perennially popular folk-punk group celebrates nearly forty years with their tenth studio full-length, powered by a longtime percussionist with a unique setup.

by Willie Rose
Jul 31, 2019

Nelson Drum Shop, Nashville, TN

Since he arrived in Nashville in 2015, Nelson has gone from playing on the contemporary Christian scene and selling the unique drums he’d amassed while by appointment only from his garage.

by Patrick Berkery
Jul 31, 2019

Bruno Esrubilsky with Mitski

Bruno Esrubilsky grew up in Rio de Janeiro, feasting on a hearty diet of progressive rock and Brazilian ethnic music.

Story by Willie Rose, Photo by Jeni Magana
Jul 31, 2019

Blake Fleming’s The Book of Rhythm

The Book of Rhythm is an encyclopedia of 5,096 possible rhythmical permutations of 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 9-, and 12-beat combinations to be used for rhythm study, reading, compositional inspiration, or creativity

by John Colpitts
Jun 28, 2019

Jim Black — Out Now

We recently caught up with Jim Black to dig into Nature Work, which was released this past June 21. Don’t miss out on this one.

by Willie Rose
Jun 28, 2019

What’s Your Most Worn-Out Drum Book?

Modern Drummer asks it's readers what their most worn-out drum book? Books by Ted Reed, Carmine Appice and George Lawrence Stone are among the leaders.

Modern Drummer
Jun 28, 2019
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Recordings

John Convertino on Calexico and Iron & Wine's reunion album, Eric Dolphy expanded reissue with J. C. Moses, Foreigner Live at the Rainbow '78 and more.

Modern Drummer
Jun 28, 2019

LP Celebrates Fifty-Fifth Anniversary, Will Calhoun Receives Award and Rogers Drum Day

Industry Happenings LP Celebrates Fifty-Fifth Anniversary, Will Calhoun receives an award from Berklee College of Music and Rogers Drum Day at Bentley's.

Modern Drummer
Jun 28, 2019
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