The Tama true touch training kit is a well made 5 piece practice drum kit designed to mimic the feel of an acoustic kit at extremely low volume so that you can practice anywhere. The kit comes with a snare pad, 3 tom pads, a kick pad, and the hardware to support these pads (note …
Nobody in the history of music has ever just picked up an instrument and learned completely by themselves. Observing others is one of the main way we can gain inspiration and see new techniques in action as we continue to develop our own deep groove drumming and overall drum skill. Now, with the abundance of …
The Gretsch Energy is a solid entry to mid-level kit coming from one of the oldest and most prestigious drum manufacturers around, which offers great overall value for this price range. The drums are made in the US (Ridgeland, South Carolina to be exact) and are known (as most Gretsch sets are) for their …
What is Groove? If you asked 10 different experts, you’d probably receive 10 different answers to this question. Groove is not an objective skill, it can’t really be quantified or precisely measured like speed or accuracy. Simply put, a drum beat that grooves is a beat that perfectly complements and even emphasizes the energy, feel …
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There are plenty of reasons to pick up an electronic drum kit. If you’re in an apartment building and don’t want to annoy your neighbors, you can simply plug in a pair of headphones and everyone is happy. They’re great for quickly recording decent quality drum sounds, and some of the higher end kits …
The Pearl Roadshow is a fantastic beginner level drum set. You get a 4 or 5 piece kit with cymbals, hardware and extras included, a deep & smooth sound, and a guarantee of Pearl quality all for a relatively low price. If you’re a beginner rock or jazz drummer looking for great value from your …
Pearl introduced their president series back in 1966, with the main selling point being their hermetically pressurized phenolic shells. This revolutionary design was said to increase clarity and allow sound to cut through the mix. As part of Pearl’s 75th anniversary, they’ve reintroduced the set as limited edition. In this article we will talk cover …
If you’ve started looking at snares and are a bit worried about the price tags you’re seeing, we’re here to let you know that you can absolutely find a quality snare drum cheap. There are plenty of budget options for different sounds and playstyles when it comes to snare drums. In this article we will …
With technology advancing at an alarming rate, it’s no surprise how many useful (and not so useful) apps there are for drummers. Sorting through these can be extremely time consuming, which is why we’ve broken down the best drum apps (both paid and free) for different categories such as the best drum app for lessons, …
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Music isn’t just a young person’s game anymore. There is more support than ever for musicians looking to enter the game late at both the hobby and even professional level. Or maybe you’ve been playing for awhile and are closer to the intermediate or advanced level. Whatever the case, we’ve laid out the key factors …
