Drums And Drumming

Tuning your drum set is crucial to the sound that’s needed for your style of music to be played. Whether your drum kit is brand new, heavily used, replacing drum heads, or exposed to various harsh temperatures, tuning the drum is a major step in producing great tone quality. Though drummers have their own preference of tonal settings, basic steps must be taken. The first step before tuning Make sure the drumhead (one that fits that particular shell size) is stretched to the exact shape of the bearing edge of the drum. Using a drum key, turn each tension screw one half turn. Make ... Read Full Story

New to the Pearl snare drum line in 2007 and built to Vinnie Paul’s performance requirements. Topping out at a tall, eight-inch height and wrapped in faux snakeskin, Pearl has delivered an instrument that clearly exemplifies the intense nature of Vinnie’s performances behind the drum kit. Finely constructed with massive depth, an interesting and alluring finish and a huge sound. Six-ply, 100% maple shell. This drum has power, muscle and projection. It’s a great addition to any rock drummer’s arsenal. This comes with what you see here. The drum will need lugs and heads. Click HERE to Buy the Pearl Signature Series Vinnie Paul ... Read Full Story

The April issue of Modern Drummer is all about Mitch Mitchell , the legendary drummer with the Jimi Hendrix Experience who passed away last November. In this issue you’ll also find my extensive feature with mathcore drumming genius Blake Richardson of Between the Buried & Me , as well as an update with Josh Garza of NYC’s own Secret Machines – one of my favorite bands! It really is a fantastic issue. Out to subscribers this week, you can pick up the April Modern Drummer on Newsstands next Tuesday, March 3rd. Read Full Story

Welcome to Part 3 of our How to Choose a Snare Drum Guide Snare Drums for Each Type of Music Before you are able to select the most appropriate snare drum for you purposes, you will first have to determine the style of music that you will be using it for. Snare Drums for Rock Music If you are using snare drums for rock music, one important trait that they should have is that they should be able to create really loud sounds because this type of music is usually played very loud. Thus, listeners should be able to easily discern the drum sounds ... Read Full Story

Welcome to Part 2 of our How to Choose a Snare Drum Guide The basic types of materials for the shell of snare drums are wood and metal . For some, there is not much difference between the sound of a wooden snare drum and a metal one. However, those who have discriminating ears know that a drum with a wooden shell produces a warm, round, and full-bodied sound while a metal snare drum creates a more sharp and harsh sound. Sound Properties and Characteristics of the Different Wood Snares There are three common kinds of wood employed for the shells of snare drums: ... Read Full Story