Drums

Your choice of drum heads is equally important as your choice of drum kit. Good quality drum heads can completely transform the sound of your kit and you have a plethora of options when buying drum heads. This article will provide you with all the information you need to decide on a set of drum heads that suits your style of play. Brands Unlike the number of drum kit and cymbal manufacturers, that of highly respected drum head manufacturers is small. While there are a number of good quality local drum head manufacturers (such as Code in the U.K.), the … Read more

At a glance… 1. Cymbal anatomy 2. Cymbal size 3. Cymbal weight 4. Cymbal finish As a drummer, you are likely to want to experiment with new cymbals at some point, but where do you begin? Knowing what sizes and finishes to buy can be difficult and daunting, but this article will make this process easier. Cymbal Anatomy I recommend some brands in the article aimed at beginner/intermediate drummers. If you haven’t read it, take a look. To summarise, all of the below brands are safe bets when shopping for new cymbals. Zildjian Sabian Paiste Meinl Istanbul Agop Istanbul Mehmet … Read more

At a glance… 1. Cymbal sizes 2. Cymbal brands 3. Budgeting 4. Cymbal ranges Cymbals play an incredibly important role in shaping the overall sound of a drum kit and are as important as the drums themselves. A good quality, well tuned drum kit can be made to sound terrible with poor quality cymbals. Unlike drums, cymbals can’t be tuned to fit different musical applications. Once you have a cymbal, there’s very little you can do to manipulate its sound. Therefore, shop wisely and choose cymbals that you are confident will work with your drum kit and compliment the music … Read more

At a glance… 1. Sizing of drumsticks 2. The tip 3. Drumstick brands 4. Beaters, mallets, brushers, and rods The drumstick market is saturated with choice. Every brand has every stick weight, length, girth, and shape imaginable, which makes it increasingly difficult to make a decision. Which weight should you go for? What is the best length for your style? Which tip shape works best for you? Which brand is best? This article will answer these questions and leave you with a clearer idea of what you want from a pair of drumsticks. Sizing If you’ve spent any time shopping … Read more

At a glance… 1. Drum kit anatomy 2. Brands 3. Configurations 4. Material 5. Shell thickness 6. Hoops 7. Finish 8. Models Buying the right drum kit is an essential first step in your life as a drummer. After all, if you enjoy how your drum kit sounds, you’re far more likely to practice. Many factors need to be considered when you choose a drum kit, and making this decision can be a daunting task. This article will help you understand a lot of the terminology used by drum manufacturers, the drum kit market, and which drum kit is right … Read more