Snare Drum Rudiments Every drummer should have in their toolbox as many of the snare drum rudiments that they can master. Having these under your belt will help open up your playing by giving you experience with a wide variety of drum figures that will come in handy in composition, improvisation and performance. Think about […]
Snare Drum Head Guide
Snare Drum Head Guide So your snare drum head is pretty beat up and it’s time to replace it? You’ve got a bunch of options to choose from, and each choice is going to give you a different sound. In this snare drum head guide, we’ll discuss your options for materials. It’s always best to […]
Choosing Drumsticks Is Critical
Choosing Drumsticks Experienced drummers know that choosing drumsticks is a matter of deciding which size and material is right for their drumming style and the music they play. It’s a relative thing and each drummer needs to make an individual choice. Finding the right material, size and tip is the focus of this drumsticks guide. […]
Ludwig Black Magic Snare Drum Review
Ludwig Black Magic Snare A Classic Only Better Seasoned drummers and newcomers to the craft all know the Ludwig name and know legendary models like the Ludwig Black Magic snare drum. In the 1920‘s Ludwig pioneered the black nickel over brass look and concept for drum shells. This oft-imitated design has never been surpassed by […]
Neil Peart Anatomy of a Drum Solo
Neil Peart On Music Radar I recently read a very good interview with Neil Peart on musicradar.com. They caught him in New York preparing for his appearance on Late Night with David Letterman show. He was to finish off “Drum Solo Week” on the show and he had some problems to solve. Not the least […]
Tama Metalworks Snare Drum Review
Plays Louder Than It Looks Drummers who know their stuff usually consider Tama’s snares before they make their choice. And if they choose the Tama Metalworks snare drum they have picked a winner! Touring musicians and casual hobbyists are united in their high praise, remarking on the great sound that includes piercing crack and outstanding […]
Learn and Master Drums Review
The Learn and Master Drums course by Legacy Learning Systems is a high quality, comprehensive drum training course to help any drummer take their playing to the next level and beyond.
DW Performance Series Snare Preview
DW Performance Series Snare Drum A Mid Priced Offering Editor’s Note: The DW Performance Series Snare drums have been released and reviewed on this site. You can find that review here. Up until now, a drummer had two choices if they had to own a set of Drum Workshop drums. They could make a substantial […]
Snare Drum History
Snare Drum History Military Beginnings The snare drum has become an integral part of drum kits. Used in every genre of modern music, its roots go way back. Well before the dawn of popular music. The snare drum history is fascinating. Most music historians trace today’s version to Medieval Europe. A drum known as the […]
Ahead Snare Drum Review
Ahead Snare Drum Now They Make Drums Too Drummers know about the great non-wood sticks made by Ahead. Now there’s another piece of equipment to rave about from this innovative percussion company. It’s their Ahead snare drum models. These metal snares feature brass construction that is finished with a black chrome layer. Giving it a […]