2023-04-21 14:37
As you enter the world of percussion music you will find that there are many different types of drums, and significant variety within each class. It’s not hard to become lost when disc… Read More
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2023-03-02 12:58
The instrument known as the Hang drum is more accurately just the Hang. It is a brand of handpan and is known as one of the most mystical, beautiful, and meditative melodic percussion instru… Read More
2023-03-01 12:16
Roland released their TD-27KV electronic drum kit as the new flagship option in their mid-range collection in 2020. Since then it has been a market leader, outstripping the competition by in… Read More
2023-02-28 13:06
While practice and experience are the keys to mastering the drums, there are also techniques and methods you can learn that will rapidly transform your drumming. The Moeller technique is one… Read More
2023-02-08 12:05
If you are in the market for a hard protective case to carry essential pieces of your drum kit, such as your cymbals, someone has probably recommended that you look at a Pelican case. A Peli… Read More
2023-02-07 14:42
When you are composing, demoing, or otherwise mixing music using a digital audio workstation (DAW), you want the best drum machine VST (virtual studio technology) plugin to provide you with… Read More
2023-01-25 11:49
The best way to extend the lifespan of your drum kit is to care for it properly. One element of having a drum kit that requires the most attention is knowing how to clean your cymbals. This… Read More
2023-01-24 11:52
If you are a keen drummer, you are probably eager to practice day and night. This can be challenging when you have other family members or neighbors to consider who don’t appreciate th… Read More
2022-12-22 12:30
So, you have decided to transform yourself into a drummer! There are few things more exciting. But it can also be daunting, especially once you get started. While the very first things that… Read More
2022-12-21 20:10
If you want to be a drummer, the first things you need to learn are the essential drum rudiments. These are the beat combinations that you will use to smash out tunes. Most songs use a combi… Read More
2022-12-13 11:15
Updated December 2022 When you are performing on stage, you don’t hear what the audience hears. Singers often can’t hear their voice being amplified over the drums, and drummers… Read More
2022-11-22 13:27
If you know how to play steel drums, you know they are an extremely versatile instrument that can produce a magically melodic sound. Pan drums are used as a solo instrument for creatin… Read More
2022-11-09 12:26
While it can take a while to get used to in-ear monitors, they can be a vital tool, especially when it comes to live performing. In this article, we will take you through how to set up and u… Read More
2022-11-08 19:08
In 2019, Aeroband launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to finance their air drum kit. The Aeroband PocketDrum was an immediate hit and has dominated the market despite several other… Read More
2022-10-19 14:22
Every drummer needs a cool drummer t-shirt that basically sums up that drumming is who they are! It’s part of their personality. You can buy the perfect drummer t-shirt for yourself, o… Read More
2022-10-19 13:09
It is frustrating when you want to practice your drums but you know you are disturbing your neighbors. If only there was something you could do to reduce the sound. Your walls and doors are… Read More
2022-10-18 09:29
Being a good gigging drummer is about more than just being able to knock out the beats to perfection, though of course that matters. But you also need to be a good performer who brings energ… Read More
2022-10-06 06:46
Updated October 2022 Investing in any drum kit is a big commitment, and it makes sense that you will want a professional-quality drum set that grows with you. This is entirely possible! Prof… Read More
2022-09-19 19:06
Most people who have only seen a guitar could probably give you at least a vague idea of how to tune it, but tuning drums can seem like a bit of a mystery. While drums are “unpitched… Read More
2022-09-13 09:58
As you develop as a drummer, you’re going to develop your own signature style. But before you can break the mold and develop your own unique method, you need to understand the tried an… Read More
2022-09-05 18:35
There are fewer things more frustrating than your hands tensing up and one of your drum sticks flying off while you’re in a groove. It can be embarrassing and disrupt an entire song if… Read More
2022-08-17 10:56
When you are playing the guitar, you might want something to make the beat, and when you are playing bongos, you might want something to add an extra layer above your beats. But how can you… Read More
2022-08-16 13:14
Drummers need a lot of kit; it just goes with the territory. But one piece of kit that newby drummers often forget is a drum rug. And yes, you probably need a drum rug, so in today’s a… Read More
2022-08-14 20:38
Updated: August 15th, 2022I think you’ll agree that drumming to actual songs is one of the most enjoyable activities ever. Often I can just about remember I’m not Taylo… Read More
2022-08-14 12:33
Updated: August 15th, 2022“Yannick, how can I efficiently learn to play drums as a beginner?” – I’ve heard this question so many times that I thought it’s time… Read More
2022-08-10 13:02
In this article, you will find our top five recommendations for the best drum cases, plus our complete drum case buying guide. We think that drums are the best instruments to play, but they… Read More
2022-08-03 21:55
I think you’ll agree with me that finding the right electronic drum set can be tough: there are so many good options out there. And at some point it just doesn’t help to rea… Read More
2022-08-03 14:50
I think you’ll agree that the Alesis DM10X is an exceptionally good looking piece of an electronic drum set! But do you actually know what’s under the hood? Is the… Read More
2022-08-03 06:01
Updated: August 4th, 2022You want a beginner drum set for you or your child and you don’t want to spend a lot of money? Then you’ll find ample offers – that… Read More
2022-08-02 23:56
New to the world of electronic drum sets and not sure whether Alesis DM6 is the best drum set for you? Believe me, after reading this review you’ll have no more questions, including on… Read More
2022-08-02 21:47
When starting to write this drumeo review there was one truth on my mind – that taking the right lessons makes or breaks a drumming career. Invest in the right ones and you can learn i… Read More
2022-08-02 20:43
Finding the best dum set for your child can be difficult. Even more so if you’re not a drummer yourself and have never cared about cymbals, drum heads or shell sizes. And then the… Read More
2022-08-02 16:11
When I ordered the Ludwig Breakbeats, I wasn’t sure if it would live up to my expectations. After all, it was a Ludwig drum kit and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, drummer of J… Read More
2022-08-02 15:36
I’m guessing you don’t associate “shaken, not stirred” with a drum kit. But apparently Sonor did, and so they called their compact drum kit the “Sonor Martini&r&hell…Read More
2022-08-02 15:29
The investors at the Dragons’ Den had better read an Aerodrums review before they judged… For when the Aerodrums founders, Richard and Yann, walked into the UK TV show, the… Read More
2022-08-01 22:14
In the age of the internet discount drum sets are often just a few clicks away. And Amazon in particular offers lots of ways to save lots of money. So I’ll show you &hell…Read More
2022-08-01 20:19
Other Ludwig jr drum set reviews tell you about how famous Ludwig is as a drum brand and how Ludwig used to be endorsed by Beatles drummer Ringo Star in the late 1960s. But we… Read More
2022-08-01 19:48
You want to buy drums online but don’t know all the good places? After all, a bit of comparing will get you a much better price in most cases. So I’ll give you a quick… Read More
2022-08-01 19:19
Yes, drumming is a lot of fun. But beyond that, it can also improve your health. And your finances. How? Here are 6 health and 1 money benefits of playing the drums… 1. Makes you… Read More
2022-08-01 17:32
I got my first headphones for free alongside my first electronic drum set and didn’t bother about these things at all…Until I got a pair of brand ones much later and was bl… Read More
2022-08-01 12:28
Drumming is one for the most satisfying pursuits in my life. Yet, it can also be a very expensive one. This is probably why the demand for used drums for sale is skyrocketing – and it… Read More
2022-08-01 08:50
Updated: August 2nd, 2022Whether you are a seasoned electronic drum kit player or an acousic kit player who wants an electronic kit for studio or practice use, you may be on the market for a… Read More
2021-12-23 11:33
It’s not uncommon to be stuck on your own with a burning drumming question. Maybe you are teaching yourself snare drumming, practicing between classes, or you have a new kit you want t… Read More
2021-12-17 11:01
Djembe drums are traditional sacred drums from West Africa. But they are quickly becoming popular as percussion drums with a ringing voice that can act as a solo instrument in modern bands… Read More
2021-11-24 12:00
Bongo drums are deceptively simple percussion instruments that are essential if you want to produce an Afro-Cuban beat. While many people think of them as “kids’ drums” &md&hell…Read More
2021-11-24 10:54
Steel tongue drums have become associated with a variety of uplifting activities such as yoga and meditation, and overall they are a very uplifting percussion instrument to play. They produc… Read More
2021-11-23 13:15
Handpan drums are fascinating percussion instruments that produce a distinctive ethereal sound that can add depth and character to any composition. They aren’t the easiest instruments… Read More
2021-10-27 06:00
If you think your child has an inner rock star to release and is interested in drumming, it can be challenging to find them a kit that is good enough for them to take it seriously, but affor… Read More
2021-10-26 06:00
Updated: October 27th, 2021Today we are reviewing the Easter full-size five-piece drum kit, which is one of the best basic kits that you will find on the market, and is also incredibly affor… Read More
2021-10-20 06:00
Whether you like rocking out bare-fisted or prefer the style and protection of a pair of drumming gloves is a personal preference. Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews Band, Tomas Haake from… Read More
2021-10-19 06:00
Updated: October 20th, 2021While even amateurs know the importance of turning a guitar or other stringed instrument, the idea of keeping drums in tune can be a bit of a mystery. It is not a… Read More
2021-05-24 14:07
Every beginner drummer wants to know the answer to this question: what basic drum beats and drum rhythms should I learn? Which popular basic drum beats and drum rhythms will allow me to jam… Read More
2021-03-28 20:03
Conga drums themselves are a single, barrel-shaped drum, originally made of wood but now mostly made of plexiglass, and covered with rawhide (or some other material for drumheads). The conga… Read More
2021-03-25 21:18
Sure, gleaming guitars and ornate amp cabinets are flashy, but many of the best drums often add the flair to the stage. ‘Who played what’ is an article covering the greatest drum… Read More
2021-03-08 06:53
Introduction (what is drums mixing) Now that you have mastered the art of recording drums your next step is learning how to mix drums. Drum mixing can be a rather challenging yet very reward… Read More
2021-03-01 09:23
Introduction (what is drums mixing) Now that you have mastered the art of recording drums your next step is learning how to mix drums. Drum mixing can be a rather challenging yet very reward… Read More
2021-02-11 17:58
Recording drums is a science of its own, but with the right amount of skills, equipment and patience you can achieve a great sound. Drum recording involves a set of skills It is important to… Read More
2020-11-02 11:15
A hand drum is a shell of some kind with a striking membrane surface. It is played with the hands or fingers instead of (but sometimes also) with a stick, hammer, or mallet. Hand drums featu… Read More
2020-10-27 16:43
Each piece of your drum kit – from the cymbals to the drums – plays a unique role in helping you boost creativity with your drumming style. Newcomers to drumming get caught unawa… Read More
2020-10-27 16:07
As a drummer, you want your audience hooked and grooving to your performance. A hi-hat will help you achieve this feat. It is usually a combination of two cymbals and a pedal. They ar… Read More
2020-10-22 12:09
Jazz is one of the most challenging styles of music due to its combination of other musical elements. No wonder most beginner drummers usually shy away from learning to play swing rhy… Read More
2020-10-22 10:46
Despite the joy that drummers derive in playing, they have the most massive and bulkiest equipment than other musicians. Mostly, you keep your drum sets in a room, probably your basement or… Read More
2020-09-28 07:27
Percussion instruments are continually being upgraded with new designs and configurations that benefit drummers as they improve their skills and performance. With a variety of tools and acce… Read More
2020-09-22 09:16
Practice makes perfect, and this little but essential pad is one of the best ways drummers, whether beginners or pro, can repetitively work on and perfect their drumming skills. It would be… Read More
2020-08-26 10:51
The benefit of investing in a proper ventilation system for improved air circulation becomes obvious on heatwave days when the weather gets too hot. Air conditioning is excellent but more ex… Read More
2020-08-25 14:58
For most drummers out there, nothing is as frustrating as being told, “Your drums are too loud” when playing. But what happens when the drums are too loud? First, the audience wi… Read More
2020-07-07 10:25
People are always looking for ways to improve their body immune system, keep fit, burn some calories, or just be healthy. Learning a musical instrument is more than having a desire to make m… Read More
2020-05-27 17:04
A while ago, if you wanted to learn to drum, you would need to purchase a drum set, attend drum classes or hire your private tutor. Drum sets may be acoustic or electronic and are under musi… Read More
2020-05-22 17:13
What makes a drummer great? How can someone’s music survive over the decades? How can someone’s music be so good that we reach for it for inspiration or new ideas? It takes more… Read More
2020-05-15 14:36
As one of the oldest forms of music, drumming allows you to create music by striking any surface of our choice with your hand, a stick, or any object. Drumming is easy to learn even with no… Read More
2020-04-23 21:36
I know you must have noticed and wondered why most drummers are incredibly lean and physically fit. Well, this is because drumming is a good exercise and amazingly an excellent way to get in… Read More
2019-12-10 18:15
So you’ve decided to start working on your home drum studio? Or are your drums not loud enough for the venues that you are playing gigs in? These situations have one thing in common &n&hell…Read More
2019-12-10 09:43
This best electronic drum pad review has been on my mind for a really long time. What held me back was my failure to understand what electronic drum pads are good for. I always thought: why… Read More
2019-12-07 23:10
You’ve heard many conflicting views about the Pearl Export Series? That’s no surprise, since Pearl shipped the one millionth kit of this series in 1995 already. So ther… Read More
2019-12-07 16:05
Coming to this Alesis Nitro review, I do think you’ve noticed that the Alesis Nitro is one of the cheapest electronic drum kits in the world today. And what is more: Alesis recent… Read More
2019-12-07 08:43
Have you ever wanted to buy an electronic drum kit but couldn’t rationalize the purchase price? Well, I’ve got plenty of good reasons to make the move now. Many times in the past… Read More
2019-11-11 12:54
Back in college, I went abroad to beautiful Ireland to study there. And I really loved it – except for the fact that I couldn’t take my drum set with me. Yet, there was no w… Read More
2019-11-11 10:24
So you’re looking to start your drumming journey (or help someone else start it) without breaking the bank? You’re looking for cheap drum sets that are still good enough to last… Read More
2019-07-21 10:10
Do you know what gives a song that distinctive pop? The snare! It’s what ties everything together and makes a song whole. If you buy a drum set, it usually comes with a factory snare t… Read More
2019-07-09 19:34
How good is the Roland TD 11 really? Is it something for beginners? Will advanced drummers thrive on it? At the end of this review, you’ll know. And you’ll be able to make a… Read More
2019-06-22 08:48
One thing is clear. You might very well own the best electronic kit for your purpose. But if you don’t also use the best electronic drum amp, that wonderful kit won’t be of much… Read More
2019-04-17 11:24
Your studio headphones shouldn’t be an afterthought! You might think that cheap studio headphones are just for practicing quietly or checking out the overall sound of your mixes, but t… Read More
2019-04-17 11:22
Setting up a studio? Monitors are among the most important components since the sounds they produce have a direct effect on tracking, editing, mixing, and more. While you could spend thousan… Read More
2019-04-17 11:17
With a great pair of studio headphones, you can hear every detail while mixing, tracking, recording tracks, laying down beats on your electronic drum kit without disturbing the neighbors, or… Read More
2019-04-17 09:13
You’ve honed your skills, and now you’re ready to set up a home recording studio. The fastest, easiest way to set up a recording studio at home is to pick up a package that inclu… Read More
2019-04-17 07:43
Ready to get serious about your audio work, but need to stick to a budget? That’s where the best studio monitors under $200 come in. These high-quality speakers are designed to deliver… Read More
2019-03-20 21:00
“When Mr. Ludwig invented the bass-drum pedal, that’s what made the drum set possible” (Neil Peart) So double bass pedals are crucial to your drumming for sure! But they ca… Read More
2019-03-20 12:22
HiHats are arguably the most important aspect of your cymbal setup as you play them more often than any other part of your drum set – except perhaps the snare drum or your kick. And be… Read More
2019-02-19 07:23
Last updated: 19th February, 2019 Generally speaking, just about everyone will agree that Pearl doesn’t disappoint when it comes to quality. Even hardcore fans of other brands, more of… Read More
2019-02-19 07:23
Last updated: 19th February, 2019 Gretsch is one of the brands that carry an association with rock, jazz or bop (Bop is a style of jazz) drum kits. The Catalina is Gretsch’s second mos… Read More
2019-02-19 07:22
Last updated: 19th February, 2019If all you wanted was a cool looking electronic drum set, then the Alesis Crimson kit or Alesis Crimson Mesh kit would probably fit the bill. Just the name … Read More
2019-02-17 07:57
Last updated: 17th February, 2019 Maple/birch shells, precise bearing edges, and a snare drum exchange program…at a midrange price? Yes, please! First Thoughts Mapex sweetens the deal… Read More
2019-02-17 07:49
Last updated: 17th February, 2019Imagine for a second that your favourite rock band is playing live on stage in front of you. What do you hear once you stop looking at the song as a who… Read More
2019-01-23 15:59
Last updated: 24th January, 2019So you’re looking for a junior starter drum kit? But you’ve never cared much about hoops, loops, kick drum, floor tom, drum heads, hi hats, d… Read More
2019-01-23 00:45
Last updated: 24th January, 2019Finding your best electronic drum set can open up a whole new dimension to your drumming. An electronic drum kit isn’t just an acoustic kit turned… Read More
2019-01-22 23:39
Last updated: 24th January, 2019You’ve decided to pick up the drum sticks? Good choice: drumming is fun, drumming is healthy, and drummers are a great bunch of people! B… Read More
2019-01-06 09:00
Last updated: 6th January, 2019Children love music, and if you’d like to encourage your child’s inner musician to get a good head start, rhythm is a good place to begin. Almost e… Read More
2019-01-04 19:58
Last updated: 10th January, 2019The Pearl e Pro Live is Pearl’s entry into the world of electronic drums. It looks just like an acoustic kit, including full size drums and bright brass… Read More
2019-01-04 13:34
Last updated: 10th January, 2019Electronic drums have become an essential arsenal for a drummer performing live, in a studio, or even for practice. But won’t an electronic drum se… Read More
2019-01-03 21:10
Last updated: 10th January, 2019Of all parts of a drum set, so studies say, drum heads have the greatest influence on how your drums sound. A high-end set can sound cheap with low-quality dr… Read More
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