Modern Drummer [usa] 现代鼓手

《Modern Drummer》是一本于1979年在美国创刊的权威鼓手杂志，由创始人罗纳德·斯皮内拉创办，最初独立运营后于2009年被Alfred Music Publishing收购，后又于2020年被美国媒体公司Active Interest Media收购。该杂志主要涵盖鼓与打击乐领域的全面内容，包括世界知名鼓手深度专访、演奏技巧教学、鼓组设备评测、乐谱解析、健康维护以及行业新闻。其核心特色与亮点在于对从摇滚、爵士到流行、金属等各类风格顶尖鼓手的专业级深度采访、详实的乐器设备评测以及系统性的演奏技巧指导，被誉为“鼓手的圣经”。在行业内，《Modern Drummer》被全球鼓手、教育者和行业专业人士公认为最具影响力和最受尊敬的鼓类刊物，是鼓手社群的核心知识来源。杂志主办了极具声望的“Modern Drummer读者投票奖”和“现代鼓手音乐节”，这些奖项和活动在鼓乐界备受瞩目。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.