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.

Modern Drummer Magazine

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER

Peter Erskine The Doctor Is In • Peter Erskine’s new band is called Dr. Um. He also has an Honorary Doctorate from Berklee School of Music. But the idea of Dr. Erskine goes much deeper than that. I have never met another drummer who is more tuned into the psychology of being a professional musician than Peter. He will immediately (and humbly) deny this, but it’s a fact. I’m sure it helps that his father was a psychiatrist. But it goes even deeper than that. Peter just relates to musical performance on a much deeper level. Prepare yourself for a profound encounter with a true LEGEND! Have a seat on the couch, the doctor will see you now.

THE DOWNLOADS

1978 A New Horizon

Peter Erskine 1983 On The Cover

Peter Erskine 1987 On The Cover

Peter Erskine 1993 A Work In Progress

Peter Erskine 2016 Playing With Intent • Peter Erskine’s career has been like a highway that is constantly under construction, with numerous detours, side roads, bridges, sharp curves, hills and intersections.

The Motivation Was Musical: Erskine on his Switch to Tama

Peter Erskine: Gear Talk

Peter’s Picks

Peter and Weather Report

Peter: The Early Years

Peter and Friends

Peter and Family

THE SONGS

Transcriptions Peter’s Thoughts on… • Peter Erskine’s quintessential playing appears on over 600 albums in various settings, both as a sideman and a leader. Peter’s drumming style is gracefully understated, full of life and brimming with class. His masterful control and lightness of touch coax rich tones from his drums and delicate shades of color from his cymbals. He is just as capable of playing dense waves of notes as he is likely to not play anything at all depending on what the music calls for. Erskine has rightfully earned a place as an elder statesman of our instrument, and continues to burn brightly as one of the greats of our time.

Peter Erskine Photo Gallery