Some people love to exercise enough to pay for a gym membership and schedule time for their daily workout. Others, however, prefer their exercise to come as a byproduct of a fun activity, such as rock climbing, mountain biking, or playing the drums. Drumming can be a great workout and, depending on how you play…
You’ve probably never met a single person who’s ever said, “Boy, I sure am glad I quit learning a musical instrument when I was a kid.” Many adults look back and wish they had learned something, and many decide to take one up, hoping that it’s never too late. Learning the basics of playing the…
Drums are a rewarding and challenging instrument that forms a unique element among many bands today. Playing the drums requires coordination of the entire body and an acute understanding of rhythm, while drum equipment is also a complex piece of the puzzle that must be understood in order for the player to reach their true…
Nearly every drummer has watched a flute player walk up to a gig with her small instrument case. She’s not out of breath, and her hands don’t hurt from carrying her flute from the car. And we think, “Why did I pick the drums?” Fitting a drum set in a car is necessary for most…
You get a couple of drummers together, and sooner or later, they’ll complain about the weight of their sets. The thing is, moving a drum set is a hassle. It consists of four or five drums, cymbals, a drum throne, and hardware. But how much does a drum set actually weigh? 5-piece drum sets weigh…
It’s hard to come across a drummer who doesn’t muffle or dampen his drums at least a little bit. The truth is that our drums ring after we strike them, often more than we want. We need ways to cut down on that ring from our snare drums. Here are 10 simple ways to muffle…
Eventually, every drummer encounters this problem: Getting tired after some time playing the drums. And just as it is with any other physical activity, playing drums is one, too, which you need to build stamina for. I’m going to share with you some of my research and my personal top tips that have proven successful…
It’s always a struggle for drummers to either find a practice room or to practice at home without disturbing the neighbors – assuming you own an acoustic drum kit. This is where the invention of practice pads comes into play. Here are my thoughts and considerations all about your practice pad setup. 1. The Importance…
As you progress further along your path as a drummer, increasing your skill level steadily and the urge to creatively explore new sounds along the way, you might consider an upgrade of your current kit setup. Of course, this blog article is also for beginner drummers who just want to inform themselves before investing in…
It is a typical picture that drummers are wearing headphones while practicing, band rehearsals, recording, or live performances. But why are headphones so popular? Do they have some magic electric that makes them better than other products? This list includes nine of the top reasons why drummers wear and should wear a good pair of headphones. They…