This post is dedicated to the type of drummer interested in recording drums, as it is an art form just as vital as drumming is for any professional recording. I’ve recorded in many different scenarios over my career, and tuned a lot of drums to make sure they sound great for sessions, but the sound […]…
Zildjian has been my first choice of cymbals for a long time. I thought it would be fun to take a closer look at the Zildjian company and learn how cymbals are made and what sets this company apart from the rest. This post is informative and entertaining because it offers a tour through the […]…
The modern drummer often finds him or herself needing to incorporate the use of an iPod when playing. Whether using it as a click track for your practice regiment, or playing click or backing tracks in a live setting, the iPod has worked its way into the drumming arena as a vital piece of gear. […]…
I’ve gotten a few questions recently about electronic drum kits that spurred me to write a post about them. Electronic drum kits solve a lot of problems for drummers that need to be cautious of space and volume in their practice areas. The technology behind these kits has also advanced greatly since I first picked […]…
If you have ever been to a drum shop and seen the collection of drumsticks to choose from, you may understand how hard it can be to choose the right sticks for you. It’s true that making this choice can feel daunting if you don’t understand differences between them. In this article you will find […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums Okay boys and girls… here it is, the official How To Buy Drums “CHECK LIST”. I have used this with many of my students and everyone of them have found it a tremendous help when purchasing their latest and greatest piece of gear. Before you dive in, allow me […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums In the giant scheme of things, when you are talking about gear the one and only true measure is your ear. You can try all the various drum, head, rim, and stick combination’s you read about the pros using, but until you go into a drum shop, or play […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums Cymbals are an incredibly important part of a drum set and the overall sound a drummer creates. There are entry level cymbals, professional level cymbals, machine lathed, hand hammered, and everything in between. Cymbals are constructed of various bronze mixtures to create different tonal ranges. Bronze is a mix […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums This piece of gear, more than any other in my humble opinion goes the furthest in creating your personal, signature sound. A classic example of this for me is Alex Van Halen. If you become familiar with his classic sound, you can tell instantly when it is him playing. […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums How the toms are mounted plays a critical roll in the tone of your shells. The general idea when thinking about how your shells are mounted, with regard to tone, is the more holes you add, the less sustain and natural tone you will hear from the shell. In […]…