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.

AN EDITOR’S OVERVIEW • Roy and Zakir

Modern Drummer Magazine

KIT OF THE MONTH

Brush Playing, Not Air Conditioning Part 2

NEW & NOTABLE • DW COLLECTOR’S PURE CHERRY EXPANSION PACK, NEW SHURE SMART MICROPHONE

PRODUCT CLOSE-UP • Ludwig Universal Model Snare Drums—Six Sweet Cherry Plies

Earthworks Audio DK6 Drum Mic Kit

KickPort 2-Bass Drum Enhancer

STEVEN DOAR HOLLY MADGE AICHA DJIDJELLI ALEKSANDRA SUKLAR BUZZ ALLAN RECORDING DUNE PART 2 AND TAKING HANS ZIMMER LIVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

HOW MARK SCHULMAN OVERCAME HEARING LOSS TO REDEFINE HIS CAREER

THE VERSATILE VIRTUOSO: JOE DYSON’S JOURNEY THROUGH JAZZ

TRANSCRIPTION • Boston’s "Foreplay/Long Time" drummer Sib Hashian

BASICS • Five Drumming FLOW Hacks You Can Use TODAY

ROCK PERSPECTIVES • Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming: Linear Cross-Rhythm Combinations

JAZZ DRUMMER’S WORKSHOP • Master Studies II: Eighth Note and Triplet Combinations

TEACHER’S FORUM • Understanding the Language of Music Chord Progressions 101

COLLECTOR’S CORNER • Todd Sucherman’s Entire Pearl Styx Kit

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EYE CANDY • Nik Hughes' Bush Touring Kit

In Memoriam