“Drum tuning is the process in which you apply or remove tension on the tension rods or rope around a drumhead until you reach the correct frequency or note. A drummer may use a variety of methods to achieve this process; while keeping in mind the style of music, …

Electronic drum triggers for acoustic drums provide the ability to create digital signals that track dynamics and capture a player’s feel better than some electronic kits can. While there are several manufacturers of trigger’s, Ddrum’s broad range of triggers …

The history of the drumhead has changed little over the years. Thousands of years, actually. The recipe is simple. Find an animal. Kill it. Skin it. Have a nifty barbecue while the skin drys. Next, stretch it over the drum shell and secure it. Bingo! You have a …

Drum rudiments are the foundation of every fill, pattern or beat you play in your drumming. There are 40 rudiments in all. They can be broadly categorized as Single Stroke, Drum Roll, Flam-based, paradidde and drag based rudiments. They’re the standard of basic …

Posted on April 25, 2022

There’s much more to consider when choosing a drum set than how nifty it looks. There’s its construction and that brings to mind the shells. Drums are constructed of a variety of materials:

Type of Shell Material:

• Wood

• Metal

• Synthetics

Posted on April 24, 2022

Drum sticks are a somewhat important part of a drummer’s gear. But, what’s the low down on a couple pieces of wood? Here’s the scoop on sticks.

A typical drum stick is turned from a single piece of wood, most commonly of hickory, or …