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.
Welcome Back My Friends… to another Modern Drummer first!
Modern Drummer Magazine
Yamaha Hipgig – a 20+ year update
Putting Ideas Into Action
NEW and NOTABLE
ddrum • E-Flex Electronic Kit
Nick D’Virgilio Ready, Willing and Able
CHARLY ALBERTI: SPANISH ROCK DRUMMING PIONEER
TONY VERDEROSA: Let’s call them, CREATIVE PERCUSSION CONTROLLERS!
Raghav Mehrotra: THE! NEXT! GEN!
Carl Palmer Applied Rhythms
Sixteenth Note Triplets
A Salute to Van Halen’s 1984 • Excerpted from Alex Van Halen Legends
Dom’s World of Drumming
The Empty Canvas • Accepting Creative Input
Mike Shapiro
Sam Lay
Carl Palmer’s 1973 Stainless Steel Kit