Do you fantasize about being the centerpiece of the next classic or alternative rock band, with your top-of-the-line drum set? Do you beat on tables, desks, your legs, or other surfaces to any music
Continue readingAre you in the early stages of becoming the world’s greatest drummer? Or are you going back to improve your basic technique? If so, one of the first ports of call is the basic technique of how to
Continue readingFrom grunge to thrash metal, drumming has been an iconic component spanning across all genres. The best drummers have honed their skills and inspired drummers across the world for generations. These
Continue readingLearning new songs to play on the drums is a great way to enhance your drumming skills and techniques – not to mention it’s a lot of fun! When you’re just beginning, when you have great drum songs
Continue readingIt doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a way to make jam sessions in the garage more enjoyable, if you’ve a complete sound studio at home, or if you just like banging on stuff, an electronic
Continue readingIt isn’t enough to simply want to be a famous drummer – you have to put in the work and practice! Even if you do have a regular drum practice routine, you may be wondering how you can make the most
Continue readingWe’ve all been there before; your favorite song comes on the radio and you absolutely must turn it up! As the music courses through your veins, you’re feeling amazing and you could dance forever. As
Continue readingHave you ever listened to that one song that just gives you the goosebumps the second the music begins? Or what about those days when you’re feeling a certain kind of way and you want to block everything
Continue readingAs a music-lover, it’s understandable that you want a great pair of headphones that’ll allow you to enjoy your music whenever you want. You want a set of headphones that’ll enhance the base, make
Continue readingHearing protection and enhanced sound quality are things all drummers have to be conscious of – but a lot of them take these things for granted – and that is a big no-no. Most drummers and even
Continue readingThe age of virtual reality is upon us. Now you can put on an interactive headset and immerse yourself in a whole new world that you would never be able to experience otherwise. You can walk through
Continue readingIn his popular book Outliers, author and researcher Malcolm Gladwell lays out what he calls the "10,000-hour rule." This rule states that anybody can become a world-class expert in anything if they
Continue readingLet's face it, America is facing an obesity crisis. Americans have created more exercise programs, and we have more gym memberships per capita than any other country in the world (some people have more
Continue readingBecoming a polished musician requires hours and hours of practice and dedication. For a drummer or an aspiring on, the times of day when you can practice without disturbing the neighborhood are rare.
Continue readingDrums have been around for thousands of years. They are commonly documented in African and Native American tribal paintings and have a distinctive sound that anybody who appreciates music will be able
Continue readingChances are, you’re not playing the drums just to make noise in your garage and keep your neighbors up until 2am. If you are, we applaud you. Every drummer, whether you’re a solo act or you play
Continue readingUnless you’re a traditional hand drummer, you’re going to need a good set of drumsticks. So far, we’ve reviewed everything from advanced drum microphones to electronic drum sets. However, no serious
Continue readingDrums are incredibly fun to play and developing your skills can quickly become your main priority. If you are looking to improve your skills, you should consider going one step further and start recording
Continue readingAs with most other things, becoming a great drummer requires a lot of practice and dedication. Besides being extremely rewarding, learning how to play the drums can help you attain both personal and
Continue readingThere’s no doubt that learning how to play the drums is a challenge, but it’s also extremely satisfying. In addition to this, there are studies that indicate that drumming can even have positive
Continue readingAsk any drummer around and they’ll tell you the importance of choosing the best drum mic kit for their set, with just as much weight being placed on this accessory as the drum kit itself. With the
Continue readingWhen you think about a drum set you usually tend to forget the important shiny members of the kit, but the cymbals are actually one of the most vital parts. Most drum kits come with at least one cymbal
Continue readingWhen playing drums, you need to make sure that it's played at a comfortable level. Drums that exceed the average human hearing (Ex: over 85 decibels) will cause hearing loss if played frequently. The
Continue readingIf you’re starting out and want a drumkit that can be used away from home, the Gammon Percussion Kit will do the following things: It produces a high-quality sound, so beginner drummers
Continue readingBefore you spend money, understand that double kick pedals are designed for agility and speed when delivering an effective punch to the song’s overall sound quality. While they aren’t used for
Continue readingAs a musician, you are a performance artist, but you are an artist that is heavily dependent on their tools. In many art forms, it is as if the artist and their tool become one in the performance of
Continue readingSome musicians go their whole lives without finding the perfect instrument for their needs. When we say "perfect," we don't mean an instrument that is acceptable; we mean a musical instrument that is
Continue readingThe largest group of instruments in an orchestra is called the percussion family. This family of instruments is comprised by instruments that will create a sound when it is scraped, hit, or shaken.
Continue readingIt’s an exciting day when your new electric drum kit arrives and you want to whip it out the box, assemble it, and start making sweet, sweet music with it. However, before you can do that, you’re
Continue readingGone are the days when musicians would turn up their noses at the thought of using an electric drum kit. Today, these drum kits have turned into a must-have for every drummer for one reason or another.
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