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Modern Drummer Magazine

Jun 01 2026
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.

It ALL Comes Back Around

Modern Drummer Magazine

A Late Bloomer Gets Her Tama Dream Kit

Music Minus One

Yamaha EAD50 Part 2: It Feels Like Home

YAMAHA EAD50, NEW PORTER & DAVIES USERS, NEW AKAI SOFTWARE UPDATE

Speed-A-Beat: Universal Bass Drum Pedal Roller-Ball Module

YAMAHA YOUNG PERFORMING ARTISTS COMPETITION, MID ATLANTIC DRUM CAMP SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST WINNERS

Lamb of God’s Art Cruz • Learning and Listening, Musical Moments, and Healthy Obsessions

GREG CLARK JR. • TAKING THINGS SERIOUSLY AND KEEPING THINGS INTERESTING WITH WILL SMITH AND STANLEY CLARKE

Jimmy Madison: Drumming. Climbing. Living.

Jeff Elwood: Engineering A New Way to Play

Tower of Power’s “The Skunk, The Goose and The Fly,” from East Bay Grease. Drummer, David Garibaldi

Applications on the Drumset: Part 2

Tapping Into Your Drumming Intuition

Progressive Drumming Essentials: Another New Realm of Groove

Master Studies II: Sticking Variations in Groups of Five

The New Breed: (Even More) Advanced Reading

Elvin Jones’ First Set of 1982 American K Zildjians with Embossed Bag

OUT NOW!

Aerosmith (Legendary Edition) The Debut That Changed Everything, Finally Heard the Way It Was Meant to Sound

Isaac Carpenter’s Guns ‘N’ Roses Touring Kit (B-Rig)

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English