Of all the instruments I play, the drums are by far my favorite. That is not to say that I do not enjoy all the other instruments, but there is something special about the drums that set them apart for me. The drums, as I am referring to them in this article, is the modern …
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Cymbals are, without a doubt, one of the most important aspects of a drum kit. They have such a significant impact on the overall sound of the kit. A set of high-quality cymbals can make a lower-quality kit sound good. Conversely, low-quality cymbals can leave much to be desired, even if you are playing with …
Why Are My Cymbals Turning Green? (Cleaning Tips With Pictures) Read More »
I have mentioned in other articles that while I play multiple instruments, the drums are by far my favorite. All instruments have their own characteristics that draw me to them, but the drums hold a special place in my heart. I have a much greater connection to my drum set than other instruments when I …
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A common mistake drummers (including myself) make is to focus too much on the drum kit itself and inadvertently neglect what cymbals we are playing. What I mean by this is that sometimes we are so focused on buying a high-quality drum kit that we ignore the cymbals and opt for a cheap set. Cymbals …
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I play several instruments, but the drums are by far my favorite. As I write this article, I play the drums in three different groups and will potentially play with more in the near future and play drums for my own music composition. When I listen to a new song for the first time, I …
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As a musician and an avid reader of history, it was inevitable that I would eventually mesh the two and become interested in both learning about the history of drumming and acquiring vintage pieces. The good news for me is that vintage drums are often less expensive than vintage guitars. However, that does not mean …
Being a drummer is great! Except for when I have to find a place to store my drums. Oh, and hauling them to shows, setting them up, and tearing them down. Jokes aside, there is a good chance that, as a drummer, there will come a time when you will need to store your kit. …
Drums are a fun instrument to play but not always a fun instrument to store. Even small kits will take up considerable space when storing them, so it is essential to minimize that space footprint. If you are lucky enough to have multiple kits or several snare drums, it becomes even more important to allocate …
Cymbals are an essential part of the drum kit. There is no set rule on how many cymbals a drummer should have or needs, but there are not many drummers (who play on drum kits) that do not use at least some cymbals. There have been very successful drummers who have kept their cymbals to …
Cymbals are one of the most important aspects of a drum kit. A good-quality set of cymbals can make even low-quality kits sound better. With so much focus on the drum kit itself, cymbals can sometimes be one of the last pieces of equipment drummers consider upgrading. However, I would argue that they should be …
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