So you have a drum set, a filled stick bag, and a dream to be a professional drummer. What’s the next step? And when you get that first paid gig on the drums, how do you make sure you get hired back on the drums? These questions are on the minds of every drummer that […]…
There is no denying that the late John Bonham, drummer for Led Zeppelin, is one of the most recognizable drummers in rock music history. Drummers have used Bonham’s creative drumming as a model for years. I found a great article that contains several Led Zeppelin songs featuring the creativity of Bonham. Not only will you […]…
<<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 […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums The finish is simply the final outer layer of the drum shell. The possibilities for this with today’s drum builders are endless. The main categories the finishes fall into are stains and wraps. Stains: Stains are often used on higher end drum sets to show the natural beauty of […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums The bearing edge is located on the top and bottom of the drum shell. This is the point where the drum head actually comes in contact with the shell. There are a few basic types of bearing edge cuts, they are 30o, 45o, double 45o, and rounded. Here are […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums There are a few key factors that make a drum shell produce its tone. Here is a break down of what to look for in order to help you get the most bang for your buck! What Type of Wood: The biggest factor in selecting your drum set is […]…