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How Long It Takes to Learn The Drums (For Absolute Beginners)
Learning an instrument is never a one-size-fits-all process — and that certainly includes the drums. I’ve been playing for nearly two decades now, and even... Read more »
Looking For The Best Drum Wrap Company? Here's Our Top Pick
One of my favorite things about drums is how customizable they are - not only the type of drums and cymbals you use, the sound... Read more »
Do Snare Wires Make A Difference To Your Sound?
You’ve purchased a great snare, selected the drumheads carefully, tried countless tuning methods but your snare still doesn’t sound right? You might have overlooked the... Read more »
Coated Vs Clear Drumheads - The Ultimate Guide
With so many drumhead selections out there it can be a bit overwhelming choosing the right ones for your drums and you might be wondering... Read more »
How To Choose A Snare For Jazz (And What To Avoid)
There are a lot of considerations when looking for the right Jazz snare, including the drum’s diameter, depth, shell material, drumhead and snare wires. Since... Read more »
Why Drummers Count And How Counting Can Help You
We’ve all heard that iconic cry of “1, 2, 3, 4!” coming from the drummer before a song starts. This may have left you wondering:... Read more »
How Do Drummers Know What To Play? (Top 10 Methods)
Most drummers look very confident when they’re playing drums on a stage. You may be wondering how they know exactly what to play all the... Read more »
This Is Why Drummers Are So Important In A Band
Drums play a vital role in most band setups. Since the drums don’t produce any melodic notes, a drummer will take a more rhythmic approach... Read more »
Top 10 Things Every Serious Drummer Should Have
Full drum kit setups are fairly large. There are several things involved in playing the drums, and drummers tend to get accustomed to using all... Read more »
Here's Why You Should Start Playing The Drums
Drumming is a fairly common hobby that many people consider starting. You may be chased away by the fact that drums are loud, and equipment... Read more »
Drums Too Loud When Practicing? Here's What You Can Do
Drums are an awesome instrument. Part of what makes them so awesome is their incredible dynamic range; in other words, they can be loud. This... Read more »
Do Drummers Have To Tune Like Other Musicians?
Over all my years of drumming, I’ve spent countless rehearsals sitting silently at the drum kit while all my band members take time to tune... Read more »