Modern Drummer Magazine

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.

Behind the Curtain

Modern Drummer Magazine

Taurus Lovely’s “Crown of Thorns” kit

Knowing When to Say Goodbye

NEW and NOTABLE

Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion Sound System • An Open Canvas for Sonic Expression

Outlaw Drums Sound Control Technology Snare • A Clean Sounding, Extremely Stable, Stave Constructed Snare Drum

Tone Wings • Add Some Focus to Your Drum Tone

The Groove of Sarah Jones

Clem Burke • Drummer, Band Member, Session Man, Medical Researcher

TUCKER RULE • Bringing the songs of L.S. Dunes to Life

Stop Skipping Steps!

The Bass Drum Owners Manual: The Leg Stroke

The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming • Feet Only

Exercises in African-American Funk • “Mangambe” Part Two

Master Studies • Eighth Notes with Flams

Understanding the Language of Music • Key Signatures and Scales

Christian McBride

Steve Smith’s 1980 Sonor Phonic Kit

OUT NOW!

Rufus “Speedy”Jones’ Slingerland White Marine Pearl double bass kit