A reality of life as a drummer is that eventually, you’re going to break a drum stick. Even the perfect stick can fly out of your hand at the worst possible time (like in the middle of a solo). Because of this, it’s important that you have multiple sets of drum sticks to hand...
“When I was 10, I started playing the drums with Vater 1As because they were the sticks my drum teacher used,” he recalls. “About three years ago, I switched to the 5A Stretch because I wanted a lighter and slimmer version of the 1As. The Vater 5A Stretch is the perfect solution ...
From budget toddler models to near professional full-featured drum sets, in 2019, there’s a wider selection available today than ever before. In this article we’ll concentrate on the best drum sets you can buy for your child between the ages of 4-10. Here are our choices for the best...
Meg White, who has won four Grammys, got into professional drumming almost by accident in the mid-90s when she stepped behind a drum kit and started thumping out a primal beat behind her husband Jack White’s guitar playing. White quickly sensed that the combination of his talent and his ...
The Best Beginner Drum Sets (2023)Drumeo Team / UPDATED Jul 2, 2024 SHARE THIS: As a beginner drummer, getting your first drum set is the most amazing feeling in the world. It’s the moment when everything feels possible and all your hopes and dreams can become a reality. It’s the...
Professional drum heads can make a tremendous difference to the sound of the drums. You can fit any brand of drum head as long as they are the correct size. Check out our guide on thebest drum headsfor more information. Do I need to tune my drum heads?
This 4-pieceLudwig Breakbeats by Questlove shell packis ideal for drummers needing a portable, professional-sounding kit. With a compact 16" bass drum and one-up, one-down configuration, this kit is perfect for small practice spaces, busking or intimate gigs—as well as for anyone with an...
Put your best foot forward with our guide to choosing the best bass drum pedal for you, with expert picks from DW, Pearl, Tama and others
Best Electronic Drum Sets Under $2000 Yamaha DTX6K3-X Yamaha DTX6K3-X Street Price: $1899.99 Manufacturer: Yamaha Product Links: Manuals and Downloads Gearank Opinion With recording-ready sound quality and responsive pads, this kit excels in both acoustic and electronic presets. Easy to set...
Our Best Overall Beginner Drum Set is the Pearl Export Series 5-Piece New Fusion. It comes in three different versions to accommodate almost any drummer: beginner, advanced student, and early professional player.Pearl’s drum sets are known in the industry to be exceptionally well-made, great ...