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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.
Double Bass Substitute, Part 3: Opening the Hi-Hat
July 2011 Rock ’n’ Jazz Clinic Double Bass Substitute Part 3 : Opening the Hi-Hat by Mike Johnston Watch Mike Johnston demonstrate exercises from part 3 of his Double Bass Substitute article.
Joe Morello: 1928–2011
No one has done more to reveal the inner science and outer beauty of odd time signatures than the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s beloved drummer. Friend and student Steve Fidyk created this fitting musical tribute. Click here to view the complete transcription…
Listen to Sound Files of Meinl Classics Custom Cymbals
The complete review is on page 18 of the June issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
Listen as We Test a Slew of New Mic Models From Audio-Technica
The complete review is on page 26 of the May issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
Steve Fidyk’s Tribute to Joe Morello
May 2011 Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Rudimental Jazz Revisited by Steve Fidyk Army Blues drummer and MD contributor Steve Fidyk plays a 5/4 drum solo dedicated to his longtime teacher, Joe Morello. See Fidyk’s two-part educational column based on Morello’s recently…
Listen To Sound Files of Istanbul Mehmet MC Constantinople Jazz Cymbals
Read the review on the Istanbul Mehmet cymbals in the April 2011 issue. Click here to listen (download)
Bill Bruford: The Autobiography
The Reasons To Love feature in the March 2011 issue of Modern Drummer is dedicated to progressive-rock and jazz-fusion icon Bill Bruford, who’s recently released his autobiography. Watch Bill talk about his fascinating new book here: https://youtu.be/6wS72k3zCBQ
Double Bass Substitute, Part 1: 16th Notes
March 2010 Rock ’n’ Jazz Clinic Double Bass Substitute Part 1: 16th Notes by Mike Johnston Watch Mike Johnston demonstrate exercises from part 1 of his Double Bass Substitute article.
Listen To Sound Files of Soultone Vintage Old School cymbals and Joyful Noise Elite Series Snares
Read the review on pages 24 and 25 in the March 2011 issue of Modern Drummer.
Listen To Sound Files of Joyful Noise Elite Series Snares
This sound sample is from the Esprit Elite snare drum. See the review on page 25 of the March 2011 issue of Modern Drummer.
Listen To Sound Files of TRX LTD Series Hi-hats and Crash-rides
Read the complete review on page 24 of the February 2011 issue.
In the studio with Tanner Wayne (VIDEO)
(February 2011) Check out this video in the studio with Chiodos’s drummer during the recording of the band’s breathtaking new album, Illuminaudio. https://vimeo.com/117291805
Listen To The GMS PVS Snare Drum
The complete review of the GMS PVS snare drum is in the January 2011 issue on page 24.
Listen to the Grover Pro Percussion G3 Deluxe Concert Snare
The complete review is on page 23 of the December 2010 issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
