Category: Drums

Everything You Need to Know About Drum Sticks & Mallets

Everything You Need to Know About Drum Sticks & Mallets

In the grand scheme of drumming, finding the right drum sticks is often overlooked in favor of finding the perfect drum set. But, did you know finding the right drum sticks is just as important? Not only does playing with a well-balanced set of sticks improve your comfort, but it’ll also help produce the best […]

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Drumline: How Do I Teach That?

Drumline: How Do I Teach That?

Described as a “true musical talent,” Eric Willie has a varied career as a solo performer, chamber musician, orchestral player, arranger, and teacher. Eric currently serves as Director of Percussion Studies at UNC Greensboro, and has served on staff for the Phantom Regiment, Madison Scouts, and Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps.   If percussion is not your primary […]

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Pads, Stools, and Sticks: Beyond the Drum Set

Pads, Stools, and Sticks: Beyond the Drum Set

So, you just bought your child a drum set. Now what? Even if you can’t imagine spending another cent on the drums at this point in time, there are a number of drum accessories and tools that will make learning (and playing!) the drums easier on you and your child. At the end of the […]

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How to Choose Your Drumsticks

How to Choose Your Drumsticks

  Finding the perfect set of drumsticks is about more than evaluating how they feel in your hands- it’s about finding a well-balanced set of sticks that will help improve your playing comfort while bringing out the best sounds in your drumkit and cymbals. From size and tips to the type of wood, there are […]

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Drum Kit Buyers Guide

Drum Kit Buyers Guide

The Right Drums, Cymbals and Hardware for Your Kit As the old saying goes, a band is only as good as its drummer. Sure, they might not always be out front and in the spotlight like a vocalist or lead guitarist, but drummers are essential to keeping the rest of a group in sync and […]

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