Modern Drummer

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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Remo X14 Snare Batter Drumhead

    The X14 drumhead is constructed with a single ply of 14 mil polyester film. The thicker film, plus the white coating, produces darker midrange tones with greater attack and volume. The X14 is 40 percent thicker than a…

Modern Drummer
Jun 28, 2012

Jazz/Rock Drummer Aaron Comess Preps Sextet Concert for July 11th at Smoke Jazz in NYC

A Straight-Up Jazz Show, With a Focus on Material From the 1960s Respected jazz & rock drummer/multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer Aaron Comess has confirmed a July 11th sextet concert at Smoke Jazz in New York City. Comess has long ties to jazz, and…

Modern Drummer
Jun 27, 2012

Zildjian 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride and 13" Pocket Hi-Hats

The Avedis Zildjian Company celebrates the twentieth anniversary of its A Custom cymbal line with the launch of a new 21" Anniversary ride, available in 2012 only. Retaining all of the A Custom series attributes, the new ride features symmetrical…

Modern Drummer
Jun 26, 2012

Health & Science: Drum Aerobics, Part 1 (VIDEO)

August 2012 Health & Science Drum Athletes Coordination Exercises, Part 1 by Billy Cuthrell We spend countless hours sitting behind our drumsets, working to build our independence. I’ve found, though, that some of the very best exercises for developing dexterity…

Modern Drummer
Jun 25, 2012

DW Black Nickel–Over-Brass Collector’s Series Snare Drums

Available in 5 1/2x14 and 6 1/2x14 versions, DW’s new black nickel–over-brass snares are perfectly suited to both live and studio applications. The thin 1 mm shell includes a rolled bearing edge and snare beds. The drum can be ordered…

Modern Drummer
Jun 21, 2012
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Gen16 Digital Vault Packs

The Gen16 Digital Vault series features high-quality, high-resolution acoustic samples of Zildjian’s most exclusive master reference cymbals, along with hard-to-find, limited-edition models never made available to the public. Gen16 Digital Vault sound packs now available for download include the S-Pack…

Modern Drummer
Jun 19, 2012

The August 2012 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Reggae, Ska, and Rocksteady Grooves!

(available on newsstands July 3, 2012) Special Collector's Issue: Reggae, Ska, and Rocksteady Grooves Featuring Carlton Barret  Jamaican Drumming: The Evolution of Style Sly Dunbar  Cartlon "Santa" Davis Leroy Wallace Willie Stewart Steve Nisbett  Style Scott Reggae-Core  20 Crossover Hits…

Modern Drummer
Jun 19, 2012

Drum Community Raises Nearly $20,000 For The Family Of Fallen Colleague

Several major players within the drum industry recently joined forces with the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to raise nearly $20,000 for the family of pioneering drum builder and designer Dennis Stauffer, who was killed in a car crash in January.…

Modern Drummer
Jun 15, 2012

Toca Origins Series Djembes and Custom Deluxe Drumset Timbale

Origin series djembe shells are carved from a single piece of environmentally friendly, plantation-grown mahogany and are turned by lathe to maintain uniform thickness. The interior of the bowl features lathed grooves and a rough-surfaced pattern to help eliminate overtones.…

Modern Drummer
Jun 14, 2012

Stanton Moore South/Southwest Clinic Tour

From now until the end of June, Stanton Moore will be putting on clinics in the South and Southwest. View the dates below.   Date Location Venue/Info June 15, 2012 Houston, TX Percussion Center 7PM June 16, 2012 Austin, TX…

Modern Drummer
Jun 14, 2012

LP Jingle Kick and Hi-Hat Chick-ita

The Jingle Kick has a built-in 1/4" steel rod that can be inserted into a bass drum pedal equipped with an LP Fusheki Bracket for independent use, or it can be used to replace a pedal’s beater to add a…

Modern Drummer
Jun 12, 2012

“Rythym of A Rose??? Art Exhibition by Mick Fleetwood

Mouche Gallery Beverly Hills Grand Opening Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac  To Benefit Music Unites Opening Reception for the Artist: June 18th-6-8PM Exhibition: June 18th-25th exclusively at Mouche Gallery Few individuals rise to the status of international celebrity. Through talent in…

Modern Drummer
Jun 11, 2012
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Manhasset Drummer Stand

The new portable Manhasset Drummer Stand has a full desk and a 16" chrome shaft that attaches via multi-clamp to all varieties of drum and cymbal hardware or microphone stands, for better positioning without taking up additional floor space. manhasset-specialty.com  …

Modern Drummer
Jun 7, 2012

World's Fastest Drummer Contest

Do You Have What it Takes to be The World’s Fastest Drummer?  Now you can prove it! NAMM announces the twelfth effort to find the “World’s Fastest Drummer”. This highly charged interactive event is a feature at this year’s Summer…

Modern Drummer
Jun 7, 2012
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