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. Every month MD features entertaining interviews with the world’s most popular drummers from all styles of music; interviews that delve into playing techniques, equipment, and musical concepts. The publication also reports on industry trends and activities, plus new drum products, publications, and recordings, and industry events. A roster of over 35 educational departments, authored by leaders in the field, offers readers practical playing tips and advice on topics that encompass all phases of drumming.
AN EDITOR’S OVERVIEW • I’m Just Like You!
Modern Drummer Magazine
Stefano Ashbridge’s Tama Sunburst Fade Starclassic
The Sounds We Make
NEW & NOTABLE • NEW GRETSCH CONFIGURATIONS AND FINISHES, ROLAND ANNOUNCES V-DRUMS 7 SERIES AND QUIET DESIGN KITS
PRODUCT CLOSE-UP • Yamaha Hybrid Oak vs. Hybrid Maple Kits: Experimentation That Keeps Pushing Boundaries
Camtronome
The ddrum NIO Percussion Pad
NEW SABIAN CYMBALS Sabian 20” Dominator China, 22” Wide Lip China, 22” Tempest Ride, and 18” Rocktagon
Mark Guiliana: A New Solo Record, Being in the Moment, and Playing with His Heroes
Derek Mixon • Tone Chasing with Chris Stapleton
KENNEY JONES talks about Faces Live at the BBC
BRUNO ESRUBILSKY • THE RHYTHMIC GLUE BEHIND MITSKI’S EVER-EVOLVING SOUND
Led Zeppelin “Hots On For Nowhere” drummer John Bonham
Master Studies: Stroke Combination Studies, 9 Stroke Roll Combinations
Don’t HIT Your Drums!
Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming: Linear Cross-Rhythms
Vocabulary Development Essentials Part 3 - Hand and Foot Combinations with Diddles
Duet 7
Ludwig H.I.T.S. Fest
Tommy Lee’s Motley Crue Girls, Girls, Girls, Tour Pearl Free Floating Snare Drum, Drastic Plastik Trigger Pads, and Tour Artifacts.
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Johnny Rabb’s Collective Soul Touring Kit