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10 Unique Hand Percussion Instruments You Did Not Know Existed

Hand percussion instruments are among the oldest musical instruments in history.You may be familiar with common percussion instruments like tambourines and triangles, but there are many lesser-known instruments that produce fascinating sounds.

The World of Sound Healing

There has been a growing interest in exploring the therapeutic uses of sound. he percussion industry has really stepped up to offer a wide array of instruments with sound therapy in mind.

Ruminating on Rudiments

Tens of thousands of drummers utilized their rudiments to guide soldiers during the American Civil War. Eventually, drumming grew beyond its military roots, and became the backbone of popular music.

Things I Wish I Knew Then

Starting my drum journey over 20 years ago, here are some of my tips, tricks, and tools that I wish I knew then that would have saved me time and money!

Drum & Percussion Month Livestreams

Be sure to check out our online drum clinics that will be featured throughout the month of May!

5 Reasons Why Steel Drums Are the Perfect Choice for Students

Steel drums are a low-touch, high-performance instrument for kids and students to learn music regardless of your age.

Drum Muffling Part 2: Bass Drum Muffling

In many ways, bass drums define the sound of the drum kit. Only you can determine the appropriate bass drum sound for the music you are making.

Drum Muffling Part 1: Gels and Rings and Tape, Oh MY!

Muffling is used to eliminate unwanted overtones or to focus and/or fatten a drums sound. his blog will guide you how to muffle your kit to get the best tone.

The Heart of Your Drums: A Guide to the Sound of Different Shell Materials

This guide gives you a basic rundown of the most common and even rare materials used in drums, the tone they produce, and the best musical setting to use them in.

Play Along Recordings for Jazz

If I could, I’d practice every day with a live rhythm section, but this is impossible so I settle for the next best thing: Play along recordings. This is not only handy but also a fun way to learn and practice tunes.

A Drummers Guide to Cleaning Cymbals

Clean cymbals can be the most eye-catching instruments on the stage. You can clean cymbals in one of five ways. This guide will teach you how to clean your cymbals and recommend cymbal polishers.

Beating the “Load-Out Blues” - Ten Tips to Make Moving Your Drums Easier

Nothing compares to the thrill of playing live music in front of an appreciative audience. Similarly, nothing can dampen that excitement as the thought of packing up your drum kit and hauling it to your car at the end of the night.

In Defence of the Stick Spin

Live music is entertainment, and anything you can do to raise the level of excitement for your audience is positive.

The Right Cymbal For You

It can be quite intimidating to walk into a music store and see rows upon rows of different cymbals hanging on the walls. Here's a guide to help you understand cymbals a bit more.

6 Things to Consider BEFORE You Sit Down to Practice

Are you learning learning a new instrument and don't know where to start? Here are 6 things you should consider before sitting down to practice.

Sympathetic Snare Buzz...Symptoms, Causes And Cures

Find out what might be causing the buzzing in your snare drums, whether you should fix it, and how you can fix it in this article.

Choosing Cymbals: A Guide for the Beginner

Choosing your cymbals is more complex than choosing your drums. The types of cymbals you pick will really help you to define your "voice" as a drummer.

NAMM 2016: Yamaha Recording Custom kit, alloy snares, and DTX electronic drums

Sean Browne shows off  Yamaha’s Recording Custom kit re-issue, as well as 7 new metal alloy snares, the new DTX-760K electronic kit with larger tom pads on the toms, and mutable three-zone cymbal pads.

NAMM 2016: Sonor Drums

Take a look at the new Red Oyster Vintage Series kit,  bass drum brackets, burnt walnut limited edition snares, and more. This article is from our Namm Show series, where we focus on new and upcoming products in the world of music.

NAMM 2016: Mapex Drums – Storm and Saturn V Series Kits.

David Lawrence of Mapex demos the company’s latest Storm Series poplar drums kits, which replaces the Voyager series. Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun talks about what he loves about his Mapex Saturn V drums.

NAMM 2016: Paiste Cymbals

Let's talk about the new Black Label Big Beats cymbals, Danny Carrey ride, Formula 602 crash, and more. This article is from our Namm Show series, where we focus on new and upcoming products in the world of music.

NAMM 2016: Gretsch Drums - New Kits and Snares

Here is the new 2016 lineup, including black hammered steel, bronze, and copper models, Catalina Club and revamped Renown RN2 kits. This article features products from our latest Namm Show series.

Top 5 Gift Choices for Drummers

With the holidays fast approaching, a common question we hear behind the music shop counter is "what do I get my little drummer boy or girl?" Here are some gift suggestions for drummers that are both useful and fun!

Hybrid Drumming

Hybrid is hot right now. Everything is a hybrid of some kind. Add a sample pad to your kit. Trigger your bass drum. These little steps will take your playing and your band to a whole new level. Let’s take go back in time to the experimental time of the 1980s

How To Drum Without Risking Eviction

It is 10 pm. You are bored and there is nothing on TV. You eye your drum kit that is set up in the corner. Your heart rate goes up, palms get sweaty. You grab a pair of sticks and proceed to play the groove from the song Sober, by Tool.