Drum Gear Buying Guide
Whether you’re a beginning timekeeper or a seasoned vet skimming the checklist of your dream setup, getting properly outfitted with everything... Read more »
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Sep 13, 2026, 1:45 PM
How to Tune Drums
Good tuning is foundational to getting a good drum tone. As with any instrument, it can take years to develop an ear for what a properly tuned... Read more »
Jul 31, 2026, 10:00 AM
Drum Gear Essentials: Sticks, Thrones, Pads, Heads & More
After you have your shells, cymbals, and hardware, it’s important to focus on rounding out your drum kit with essential components that work... Read more »
Jun 11, 2021, 8:00 AM
7 Quietest Options for Playing Drums at Home
Acoustic drums are not an instrument for the faint of heart or feeble of wall. These instruments were built for war, for broadcasting marching... Read more »
Mar 8, 2021, 11:04 AM
How to Get a Big Drum Sound in a Small Room — with Just Three Mics!
For home recordists, one of the most significant challenges we face is capturing a full-sounding drum recording in a small and often untreated... Read more »
Jul 9, 2018, 9:30 AM
Drum Essentials: 8 Highly Underrated Drum Accessories
Road life can be rough on even the casual gigging drummer. From the backbreaking gear haul to the costly and time-intensive ritual of changing... Read more »