The quality of your instruments can significantly affect the quality of your drum playing — which is why knowing what are cymbals made of is essential. If you are looking to buy your first set of cymbals or want to upgrade from your old ones to new ones, this article will be very helpful as …
When it comes to choosing the best drumhead for your drum set, the choice often comes down to three of the most popular manufacturers around. They are Remo, Evans, and Aquarian. If you are a beginner, you might get overwhelmed since a lot of people have varying opinions for the three, and it’s difficult to …
As a touring/studio musician, I’m always puzzled by drummers who are indifferent to their snare drums. They don’t play them much on the road; they don’t play them much in the studio. And then they wonder why their drumming sounds dull, uninspired, and out-of-synch. Snare drums are an essential component of any kit. They anchor …
As drummers, we have all sat at our kits, sticks in hand, anxiously awaiting to wail away while our bandmates tune their guitars. Our time has come. Tuning your drums is key when trying to achieve an even signature sound. If searching for the right information, for example on forums like Ultimate Metal or Gearspace, …
Crash cymbals are an important element to any drummer’s setup. No matter what type of music you play, you will be able to incorporate the crash cymbal in a variety of highly effective ways. In the times of traditional classical composers, the crash played a particular role. It could be said that the crash player’s …
Drummers are a special breed. We love to tinker, tweak, and test out new ways around how to make cymbals sound better, more unique, and customized to our style. I’ve always had an affinity for a hands-on approach when trying to make my drums sound like a projection of my musical input. It has been …
I was on the road recently as drummer for a well-known band, and someone came up to me backstage and asked if cymbals were a necessity for a drum kit. My answer was an emphatic “yes!” To me, cymbals are musical exclamation points. They also add character, emotion and groove to a song. Cymbals aren’t …