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.

Going Above and Beyond

Modern Drummer Magazine

Sonor and Paiste Beauty from the UK

The Big Drum-Off

DW Launches the Alex Gonzalez DW ICON™ Snare

Your Sonic Universe Awaits with Evans Hybrid and Sensory Percussion

Latin Percussion Launches Tito Puente Signature Timbale and Cowbell Sets

PDP Concept Metal Snare Drums • Brushed Aluminum, Copper, and Brass Shells

Roland TD-27KV2 • Another V-Drum offering

WFL III Drums Birdseye Maple Snare • Classic Maple Mahogany Shell with a Modern Twist

Mike Portnoy • The Winery Dogs and the Power of III

Mark Pusey • Ed Sheeran’s Rhythmic Conscience

Joe McCarthy • The New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band The Pan American Nutcracker Suite

Sigtryggur Baldursson • Sugarcube Drumming, Innovative Dialog

Inside Scorpion Percussion • Modern Drummer had a chance to sit down and talk about Scorpion Immortal Series sticks with owner Doug “Smitty” Smith and one of Scorpion’s endorsers Pepe Magaña of the LA-based metal band, Kyng. We talked about the stick business and what sets Scorpion’s drumsticks apart from the rest.

The 4 Practice Pockets: • #4. Celebrate the Wins

The Bass Drum Owners Manual: • Applying the Moeller Technique to the Bass Drum

Snare Drum Duets • Duet 1

Flam Studies

Exercises in African-American Funk • “Mangambe”

The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming • Double Strokes

Warren Huart • Home Studio Recording, The Complete Guide

1930-39 Leedy Butterfly Girl Trap Kit with Rolling Console

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Art Blakey’s Gretsch 1960s Custom Moon Glow Flame kit