By Brett Clur
Pro Drummer Weighs In: “Drum Rugs I’ve Used And Like”
Every drummer needs a good drum rug to stop their bass drum from shifting forward. They’re vital for both stages and practice ...
By Brett Clur
TESTED: Pro Drummer’s Favorite In Ear Monitors
Every drummer needs a good pair of in-ear monitors to use. They’re primarily used for live gigs, but you can happily use ...
By Brett Clur
My Favorite Bongo Drums (Pro Drummers Recommendations)
Buying a pair of bongos seems like an easy purchase, considering how simplistic their designs are. However, different bongos offer various tonal ...
By Brett Clur
Shootout: Overhead Mics for Drums (WINNERS Only)
Putting two overhead microphones over your drum kit as overheads is the best way of getting a full drum kit sound. Next ...
By Brett Clur
TESTED: Pro Drummer’s Favorite Cajon Drum Boxes
Cajons are seriously vibrant instruments that both drummers and percussionists can use when they’re playing gigs and have to keep the volume ...
By Brett Clur
Danny Carey’s Drum Kit, Snare, Cymbals, and Gear Breakdown
It’s commonly agreed that Danny Carey is one of the best rock drummers to play the instrument. He’s been Tool’s drummer since ...
By Brett Clur
Trilok Gurtu (Drummer Profile) – Legendary Indian Percussionist
Trilok Gurtu has always been one of the most unique drummers and percussionists in the music world. While he’s played both standard ...
By Brett Clur
Steve Jordan: History Plus 10 Iconic Drum Performances
Steve Jordan is a legendary drummer in the music industry. He’s regularly referred to as one of the best groovers in the ...
By Brett Clur
Animal/Ronnie Verrell (Drummer Profile) – One of Britain’s Iconic Big Band Drummers
Ronnie Verrell was a drummer that made a huge impact in the big band scene throughout the 20th century. While Gene Krupa ...
By Brett Clur
50 Legendary Drummers Everyone Should Know
There are so many top lists of drummers out there, and all of them spark some controversial conversation when they’re read. However, ...
By Brett Clur
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Drum Set (Pro Drummer’s Experience)
Shipping a drum set is something that drummers don’t think of until they have to do it. When it gets to that, ...
By Brett Clur
What’s the Difference Between 5A and 5B Drumsticks? (Drum Teacher Explains)
5As and 5Bs are two of your most common options when choosing drumsticks. They’re very similar in name but fairly different in ...
By Brett Clur
Drum Teacher Ranks The Drumsticks He Suggests for Beginners
If you’re a beginner drummer, choosing a pair of drumsticks can be very overwhelming. There are countless variations that range in length, ...
By Brett Clur
How to Dampen a Snare Drum (13 Ways That Work)
While snare drums feel incredibly satisfying to play, they always come with pesky overtones that ring for too long. Some drummers love ...
By Brett Clur
Drum Teacher Explains What is a Pocket Drummer – How to Get in the Pocket – and Stay There!
Pocket is a term frequently used in the music industry. It mostly refers to how drummers are playing, but bassists throw the ...
By Brett Clur
TESTED: Pro Drummer’s Favorite Drum Sets
Drum shells are the bread and butter of a drum kit setup. They provide the impactful tones to play rhythms, while cymbals ...
By Brett Clur
How to Set Up a Drum Kit for Beginners (Drum Teacher Explains)
Drum kits have many components that can make setting them up fairly confusing if you’ve never done it before. New drummers may ...
By Brett Clur
How Much Does a Drum Set Cost? (Drum Teacher Explains)
If you’re thinking of buying a drum set, you may be wondering how much it costs to get one of these glorious ...
By Brett Clur
TESTED: Drum Teacher’s Favorite Beginner Drum Sets
If you just started playing the drums, getting your first drum set is one of the most exciting things to do. Your ...
By Brett Clur
TESTED: Pro Drummer’s Favorite Cymbal Packs
While having good-quality drums is important, your cymbals are what really make or break your overall drum kit sound. A bad set ...
By Brett Clur
How I Set Up a Hi-Hat Stand for Different Sounds (Pro Drummer’s Take)
If you’re new to drumming, setting up a hi-hat stand is undoubtedly one of the most confusing parts of putting a drum ...
By Brett Clur
Can Drums Be Out of Tune? (Pro Drummer Weighs In)
Drums fall under the category known as unpitched percussion. While they don’t have any assigned musical notes, they can be tuned to ...
By Brett Clur
How I Soundproof My Room for Drums (Pro Drummer Explains)
Have you ever had someone complain that your drumming was too loud? It’s something we’ve all been through, and it’s never a ...
By Brett Clur
11 Cymbal Brands You Should Know And Try (Pro Drummer’s Take)
All drum kits are a combination of drums, hardware, and cymbals. Most drummers will tell you that cymbals are the most important ...
By Brett Clur
How To Tune Drums (Pro Drummer Explains)
Tuning drums well is something that many new drummers struggle with. We all struggled at first, but we learned a few helpful ...
By Brett Clur
Pro Drummer Explains How to Muffle a Bass Drum (8 Ways That Work)
Muffling your bass drum can often be one of the hardest aspects of creating a great overall drum kit sound. Larger drums ...
By Brett Clur
How Much Does a Snare Drum Cost? (Drum Teacher Explains)
Snare drums are arguably the most popular piece of drum gear apart from cymbals. It’s the main drum that you play on ...
By Brett Clur
How Long Does It Take to Learn Drums (Drum Teacher Explains)
Learning to play the drums is a lifelong journey that never quite ends. However, there are certain points where you can pinpoint ...
By Brett Clur
How Do Remote Hi-Hats Work? Are They Worth It? (Pro Drummer’s Take)
Have you ever heard of a remote hi-hat? It’s when you take hi-hat cymbals and mount them to a spot at your ...
By Brett Clur
How to Set Up Cymbals (Drum Teacher Explains)
Learning how to set cymbals up can be daunting after looking at every pro drummer’s setup. Much like setting up a drum ...
By Brett Clur
10 Beats I Tell Every Drummer To Learn (Drum Teacher’s Picks)
When learning to play the drums, there are so many beats, fills, and techniques to learn that it can be quite overwhelming ...
By Brett Clur
20 Must-Know Songs for Beginner Drummers (Drum Teacher Picks)
When you first start playing drums, one of the best ways to check your progress is to play the beats and fills ...
By Brett Clur
20 Must-Know Jazz Songs For Drummers (Drum Teacher Picks)
There’s no doubt that jazz is one of the trickiest styles to get a grip on with drumming. It’s a completely different ...
By Brett Clur
15 Iconic Songs with Drum Solos (Pro Drummer’s Picks)
There’s nothing better than hearing a good drum solo within a song. While standalone drum solos are very attractive to drummers, it’s ...
By Brett Clur
20 Must-Know Rock Songs For Drummers (Drum Teacher Picks)
There’s no better feeling than playing hard and fast on the drums. It relieves stress, it makes you feel like a rockstar, ...
By Brett Clur
20 Must-Know Metal Songs For Drummers (Drum Teacher Picks)
Metal drumming is a world of its own. Most drummers out there never touch it, but the drummers that do know just ...
By Brett Clur
Pro Drummer Explains The Differences Between Congas and Bongos
Congas and bongos are two types of drums that very commonly get mistaken for each other. They have several similarities, so it’s ...
By Brett Clur
How to Buy Your First Drum Set (Drum Teacher Explains)
If you’ve been thinking about buying your first drum kit, you may have ended up here to make sure that you buy ...
By Brett Clur
What Are Drums Made Of? Pro Drummer Explains
Have you ever wondered what drums are made of? It’s an interesting question with a fairly lengthy answer. Since drum sets are ...
By Brett Clur
Drum Teacher Explains The Parts of a Drum Set – Full Kit Anatomy!
Understanding all the parts of a drum set will help you learn things quicker. It will also help you buy new pieces ...
By Brett Clur
Drum Teacher Explains The Different Types of Drums – Every Kind of Kit and Drum You Can Get!
The world of drumming is an incredible thing. There are so many rhythmic instruments out there, with drum kits naturally being one ...
By Brett Clur
How to Clean Cymbals (Pro Drummer Shares His Method)
Some drummers may be disappointed in the fact that your cymbals will never be as shiny as the day you got them. ...
By Brett Clur
Shootout: Electronic Drum Sets (WINNERS Only)
Electronic drum sets are a good option for drummers to buy if they don’t have the opportunity to play a loud acoustic ...
By Brett Clur
How to Make Drums Quieter – 15 Tips and Tricks to Reduce Drum Noise!
While it’s incredibly fun to bang out on the drums to your favorite songs, the unfortunate part of drumming is that it’s ...
By Brett Clur
Cardio Drumming – What’s It All About? (Pro Drummer’s Take)
Cardio drumming is a type of workout that was set to take the fitness world by storm several years ago. While it ...
By Brett Clur
How Many Calories Does Drumming Burn? (Pro Drummer’s Take)
There’s no doubt that drums are one of the most physically demanding instruments to play. You use your whole body to play ...
By Brett Clur
Drumming Terms from A to Z – Everything You Need to Know
When becoming a drummer, there are so many terms to learn. A lot of them are straightforward, while others make you wonder ...
By Brett Clur
Robert Sput Searight (Drummer Profile) – One of the Busiest Drummers in the Industry
Robert “Sput” Searight has a huge name in the music industry. Not only is he a top-tier drummer, but he’s also a ...
By Brett Clur
10 Iconic Rock Drummers Everyone Should Study
A lot of people identify drumming with rock music, and that’s why there have been so many rock drumming heroes throughout the ...
By Brett Clur
20 Must-Know Songs For Drummers (Drum Teacher Picks)
Most songs are only as good as their drum parts, and most people would agree with us. This is especially true with ...
By Brett Clur
10 Iconic Hip Hop Drummers You Should Know
Hip hop is an excellent genre for drummers to get into. The drum parts are typically quite simplistic, but it’s the feel ...
By Brett Clur
Don Henley (Drummer Profile) – One of the Most Famous Singing Drummers
If you’ve heard of the name Don Henley, you’re most likely a big fan of rock music from the 70s. He’s one ...
By Brett Clur
Carter Beauford (Drummer Profile) – A Powerhouse Name in the Music Industry
Carter Beauford has been listed in several polls over the years as one of the best drummers in the world. He has ...
By Brett Clur
10 Iconic Jazz Drummers You Should Know
Jazz is deeply rooted in drum kit history, as it was in jazz when players started to play on full-sized drum kits ...
By Brett Clur
Matt Cameron (Drummer Profile) – A Pioneering Grunge Drummer
Matt Cameron is one of the most influential drummers to come out of the grunge era in the 90s. He’s been part ...
By Brett Clur
Drum Teacher Explains How To Choose Drumsticks: What Do The Letters And Numbers Mean?
Choosing drumsticks can be hard! We walk you through your options, from the letters and numbers to materials, tips and more!
By Brett Clur
Shootout: Drumming Apps for All Devices (Pro Drummer’s Picks)
One of the best things about having a smartphone is that you have access to thousands of apps that can help you ...
By Brett Clur
What Were CB700 Drums? Why Did Taylor Hawkins Write CB700 on His Bass Drumhead?
There have been hundreds of drum brands coming and going around the world. Some are small-town drum manufacturers that gain relative popularity ...
By Brett Clur
Shootout: Electronic Drum Set Amps and Monitors (WINNERS Only)
One of the unfortunate parts of playing an electronic drum set is that you either need a pair of headphones or an ...
By Brett Clur
Ultimate Electronic Drum Brand Guide (Pro Drummer Explains)
It’s no surprise to find out that electronic drum kits have become more and more popular since their introduction into the music ...
By Brett Clur
Drum Teacher Explains How to Play Electronic Drums with Headphones
When you play electronic drums, there are several ways in which you can hear the audio that the drum module is producing. ...
By Brett Clur
Hearing Protection I Trust As A Working Drummer
One of the unfortunate effects of drumming is potential hearing loss over time. This happens when drummers don’t protect their ears and ...
By Brett Clur
How to Hold Drum Sticks (Drum Teacher Explains)
Holding a pair of drumsticks sounds like a simple concept, but it can become very confusing the longer you sit with sticks ...
By Brett Clur
Pro Drummer Explains How to Mic Drums (With Microphone Suggestions)
Learning how to mic and mix a drum kit is one of the most daunting parts of playing the instrument. It’s not ...
By Brett Clur
Online Drum Lessons I Recommend As A Drum Teacher
If you’re wondering if you can learn drums purely from online resources, you’ve come to the right place. Finding a private teacher ...
By Brett Clur
19 Drum Brands Everyone Should Try (Pro Drummer’s Picks)
If you’re looking to get a new kit, you may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices that you have. There ...
By Brett Clur
TESTED: Pro Drum Teacher’s Favorite Drum Sets for Kids
If your child has taken an interest in drumming, you may be thinking of what drum set to get them to keep ...
By Brett Clur
Pro Drummer’s 15 Favorite Female Drummers Everyone Should Learn From
Drums are one of the instruments that tend to have far more male players than female ones, so the drumming industry has ...
By Brett Clur
TESTED: Pro Drummer’s Favorite Drum Mic Kits
If you’re looking to record your drums or boost their sound for live gigs, getting a pre-packaged kit that is filled with ...
By Brett Clur
Counter Intuitive: 7A vs 5A Drumsticks: What’s the Difference and How to Choose? (Drum Teacher Explains)
There are so many different types of drumsticks to choose from, and it can be a bit daunting for new drummers to ...
By Brett Clur
Buddy Rich (Drummer Profile) – One of The Greatest Drummers of All Time
There aren’t many drummers in the world more famous than Buddy Rich. He was one of the first few drumming celebrities, and ...
By Brett Clur
Frank Beard (Drummer Profile) – The Drummer from ZZ Top
ZZ Top is one of those bands that everyone knows about, but not everyone actively listens to. It’s also one of those ...
By Brett Clur
How Good Were Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals? (Pro Drummer’s Take)
Zildjian is the oldest musical brand in the world. They’ve been making cymbals for hundreds of years, and the company has stayed ...
By Brett Clur
How Much Does an Electronic Drum Set Cost? (Pro Drummer’s Take)
Buying an electronic drum set can be confusing since prices of all your options range from around $200 to $10,000. The best ...
By Brett Clur
Pro Drummer Weighs In: Is Tommy Lee from Motley Crue a Very Good Drummer or Just Mediocre?
Tommy Lee was one of the most famous drummers in the world in the 80s and 90s. While Motley Crue is still ...
By Brett Clur
James The Reverend Sullivan (Drummer Profile) – Avenged Sevenfold’s Original Drummer
The Rev was one of the most loved drummers in the metal music world at a stage. He made such big contributions ...
By Brett Clur
Jim Keltner (Drummer Profile) – One of the Most Successful Session Drummers Ever
Jim Keltner is one of the most successful drummers to ever pick up a pair of sticks. He’s a living legend, as ...
By Brett Clur
Keith Moon (Drummer Profile) – The Craziest Rock Drummer?
Keith Moon was a notorious drummer. His main claim to fame was that he was the drummer for The Who, which was ...
By Brett Clur
Mike Clark (Drummer Profile) – One of the Founders of Linear Funk Drumming
Mike Clark is a drummer that almost every modern drummer has been influenced by, even if they don’t know it. He was ...
By Brett Clur
Ron Tutt (Drummer Profile) – Elvis Presley’s Personal Choice
Ron Tutt was an incredible drummer who sat at the height of his career in the 70s and 80s. He’s not as ...
By Brett Clur
Zildjian Pitch Black Cymbals – Were They Any Good?
Most cymbal companies have a line of cymbals that come and go very quickly. These cymbals don’t get as much love as ...
By Brett Clur
What are Zenjian Cymbals? Drum Teacher Explains
There are several cymbal brands that every drummer knows about. These include big names like Meinl, Zildjian, Paiste, and Sabian as the ...
By Brett Clur
Pro Drummer Explains: How to Measure Drum Heads
Is it time to change the drumheads on your kit? You’re going to need to know all their measurements so that you ...
By Brett Clur
Drum Teacher Explains Four On the Floor: What is it, and why is it so Popular?
Four on the floor is a phrase that every musician needs to know. It’s a type of groove that drummers can play, ...
By Brett Clur
Can You Store Drums in a Garage or Shed? (Pro Drummer’s Take)
Most people realize how bulky drum kits are when they can’t use them. When the time comes to store them away, you ...
By Brett Clur
What is a Resonant Drum Head? Drum Teacher Explains
When it comes to tuning drums to get a good sound, batter heads typically get all the spotlight. Resonant heads often get ...
By Brett Clur
Pro Drummer Explains How to Remove Drums from a Song
We walk through removing drums from a song.
By Brett Clur
Online Drum Forums I Actually Use As A Pro Drummer
If you’ve been using the Internet for several years, you would have undoubtedly come across public forums that are focused on specific ...
By Brett Clur
Who Was the Drummer for Nirvana? – It Wasn’t Just Dave Grohl!
Nirvana was one of the biggest bands to ever hit the music scene. While Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic were solid members ...
By Brett Clur
Who Was the Original Drummer for The Beatles? – The History of The Beatles Drummers
The Beatles are undoubtedly the most famous band to ever exist. They took the world by storm in the 60s, and it’s ...
By Brett Clur
Why Do Drummers Move Their Mouths or Make Funny Faces?
If you’ve ever watched drummers play live shows, you may have wondered why some of them make incredibly funny faces when playing. ...
By Brett Clur
Types of Cymbals: Drummer’s Complete Guide
Cymbals are an incredibly important aspect of drum sets. While there are a few types of drums, there are several types of ...
By Brett Clur
A Drummer’s Thoughts on ‘Count Me In’ (Netflix)
Every now and then, a cool drumming show or documentary comes around that becomes the talking point of the whole drumming community ...
By Brett Clur
How to Play Traditional Grip (Drum Teacher Explains)
Traditional grip is deeply rooted in drumming history. It was the grip that all the first major drum kit players used, and ...
By Brett Clur
Drumming Blisters – How I Deal with Them and How to Avoid Them (Pro Drummer’s Take)
Developing blisters is one of the worst side effects of playing the drums. It makes holding the drumsticks feel very uncomfortable, and ...
By Brett Clur
Pro Drummer Explains: Cymbals with Holes – What Do They Sound Like, And Which Are the Best?
When it comes to cymbals, having holes in them isn’t always a bad thing. Some cymbals are designed to have holes in ...
By Brett Clur
How to Learn Drums without a Drum Set (Drum Teacher Explains)
If you’ve always wanted to play the drums, you shouldn’t wait until you have a full drum set to get started. Buying ...
By Brett Clur
TESTED: Pro Drummer’s Favorite Drum Pedals
)Having a good bass drum pedal is essential in making your drum kit feel comfortable to play. A high-quality pedal will make ...
By Brett Clur
Drum Tuners I Would Use As A Working Drummer
Tuning the drums can be very tricky when purely relying on your ears. Thankfully, drum tuners are here to help you. They ...
By Brett Clur
Pro Drummer’s Guide to Bass Drum Beaters – Get Any Sound!
While drums and cymbals are the main focus when it comes to your overall sound, there are a few small things that ...