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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! Rock & Jazz Clinic: Rediscovering Rudiments (January 2014)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPWiZet1qfg by Miguel Monroy Regardless of your desire as a drummer, whether it’s to play blistering solos or tasteful grooves, studying the rudiments will do much to help you take your craft to the next level. In this article, our…

Modern Drummer
Dec 3, 2013

Rush Clockwork Angels Tour

DVD (2) or BLU-RAY LEVEL: ALL $24.98 Next year will mark Rush’s fortieth anniversary. Judging by the energy the band puts forth on its latest live release, another forty doesn’t seem out of the question. Okay, maybe another ten—the point…

Modern Drummer
Dec 3, 2013

Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Asia Drummer Carl Palmer Video Interview

Modern Drummer magazine caught up with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Asia drummer Carl Palmer backstage at Yestival 2013 this past August. In Part 1 of this interview Carl waxes poetic about drumming legends Joe Morello and Buddy Rich.  In…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2013

Frank Godla of Meek Is Murder: “Our Hope/Our Home???

  Watch an exclusive Modern Drummer video of Frank Godla playing “Our Hope/Our Home” from Meek Is Murder’s new album, Everything Is Awesome Nothing Matters, out October 22. To read Frank’s ModernDrummer.com Blog, go here. And for more with Frank…

Modern Drummer
Oct 11, 2013

Korn Drummer Ray Luzier on KXM, His Side Project With Dug Pinnick and George Lynch

On the event of Korn’s new album, MD is featuring drummer Ray Luzier on the cover of its November issue, out now. The ever-busy Luzier has actually got another project happening, KXM, featuring King’s X bassist/vocalist Dug Pinnick and Dokken/Lynch…

Modern Drummer
Oct 10, 2013
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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…

Modern Drummer
Sep 26, 2013

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…

Modern Drummer
Sep 26, 2013

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…

Modern Drummer
Sep 26, 2013

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…

Modern Drummer
Sep 26, 2013

John Bonham Celebration and Tribute Video

  In remembrance of the passing of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Modern Drummer and a few friends pay special tribute to one of the greatest drummers of our time. In this clip, which was filmed backstage at the…

Modern Drummer
Sep 25, 2013

Love For Levon: A Benefit To Save The Barn

DVDS (2) LEVEL: ALL $24.99 When Levon Helm left us last year, mourners hoped to preserve his legacy by sustaining the Barn. In this beloved venue, Levon hosted the Midnight Rambles, where top musicians gathered for homespun concerts in a…

Modern Drummer
Sep 24, 2013

VIDEO! Rock Perspectives: Double Bass Workout Part 3 (October 2013 Issue)

by Todd Vinciguerra In this lesson we’ll mix 16th notes, 16th-note triplets, and 32nd notes on the bass drums and play them along with 16th-note-based hand patterns. Remember to play to a metronome or click track, and start off slowly…

Modern Drummer
Sep 23, 2013
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Joe Mccarthy’s Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along Series, Volume II

DVD LEVEL: ADVANCED $19.95 Discussing skills development, McCarthy sites “concentration” as an additional “limb” that requires equal exercise. And, man, this drummer’s fifth limb is muscle-bound. McCarthy’s astonishing independence and disciplined groove focus are a thrill to behold. Showcasing his…

Modern Drummer
Sep 12, 2013

Australian Drummer Simon Barker’s “Three Streams???

Australian Drummer Simon Barker on his Solo Composition “Three Streams” “Here in Australia we’re very fortunate to be able to experience numerous incredible drumming traditions developed throughout Asia and the Pacific,” says Barker. “And I really love trying to play…

Modern Drummer
Jul 30, 2013
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