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 …
What Is The Difference Between Crash and Ride Cymbals? Read More »
There are numerous cymbal types and styles to choose from when building your kit. With a multitude of cymbal makers, both well-known and smaller boutiques, different sizes, weights, and finishes, there are near-endless possibilities. One of these choices is a trash cymbal. So what exactly is a trash cymbal? A trash cymbal is an effect …
Cymbals are often confused with drums or completely disregarded by people who don’t know much about musical instruments. Despite that, cymbals are one of the most powerful, and dynamic instruments and while some may not know their name, cymbals are definitely noticeable. More so, there are so many cymbals worth learning about! So, what are …
Drums are an integral part of a marching band whether we’re talking about a military-style marching band, the drum corps, a high school band, or a traditional style parade. Seeing a sea of drums in perfectly aligned lines makes it seem that hundreds of different drums are responsible for the maximum articulation and projection of …
