September 24, 2019
Four Essential Drum Tips for Beginning Students of All Ages
Whether you’re just jamming out on a drum kit or aspiring to hold down the percussion section in an orchestra, these 4 drum tips will help you improve your playing.
Category: Drums
November 10, 2018
Ten of Our All-Time Favorite Drummers
Foo Fighters drummer, Dave Grohl once said, “I love being a drummer. Everyone thinks you’re dumb. What they don’t realize is that if it weren’t for you, their band would suck.” And it’s totally true. Drummers are considered the backbone of a band and provide a rhythm for the rest of the musicians to follow. […]
November 3, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About Drumsticks
As a drummer, your drumstick is an extension of your mind. Remember the glory days, when you would play symphonies with mom’s pots and pans scattered about the kitchen floor, with only a wooden spoon to conduct the notes. You can look back fondly to where it all began, and marvel at far you have […]
July 16, 2018
The Benefits of Electronic Drums
Electronic drums have been around since the 80s, but have just recently started becoming more popular. Earlier versions of electronic drums were difficult to use and didn’t function like traditional drum sets, but as technology improves in general so does the technology in electronic drums. When it comes to electronic drums there are a lot […]
July 14, 2018
How to Buy an Electronic Drum Set
This buyer’s guide will help you decide which electronic drum kit suits your needs and why they can be a great tool to add to your instrument set. Guitar and keyboard players have accepted electronic technology. Drummers can also utilize this same method to take their music to exciting new places! Why use an electronic […]
December 17, 2017
Christmas Gift Ideas for Drummers
Christmas is right around the corner and, if you don’t find the perfect gift for that special drummer in your life, it might not be the most wonderful time of the year. Traditionally, drummers are difficult people to find Christmas presents for- not only because they’re utterly dedicated to their craft, but it’s difficult to […]
August 15, 2017
What Are Drum Practice Pads?
Most drummers own or at least have heard of the practice pad. If you’re new to the drums and are unsure if you should invest in drum practice pads, we’re here to explain what they are, how to use them, and what to keep an eye out for when shopping for them. A practice pad, […]
August 5, 2017
Essential Instruments for Drum Circles & Other Rhythm-Based Activities
Drum circle, you say? Viewed with great suspicion in the past, the contemporary facilitated drum circle and other rhythm-based experiences have found their way into organizations of all kinds, both public and private, and are used to create social connection, encourage creative expression, and as part of a comprehensive music program, are great tools for […]
July 20, 2017
Drumstick Anatomy
A great drumstick is the perfect combination of balance, response, feel and sound properties. Each of these critical factors is a function of a stick’s design— and knowing a little about each of these components will help you determine which stick might be best for you and your situation. 1) THICKNESS The thickness of a […]
September 27, 2016
How to Tell If You Need New Drum Heads
Knowing how and when you should be maintaining your instrument is important for every musician. After all, only proper care and maintenance will keep your instrument sounding the way it needs to sound so you can learn, play, and perform. For drummers, this is no different. If you want to keep your drum set sounding […]