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Any tips for my playing?.. 
Hi Lynne,
I've been playing for 10 months now self-taught and I was wondering if you could look at my YouTube channel and give me any suggestions on ...

Hearing Protection During Gigs 
Can you recommend a good product that will give adequate hearing protection during gigs? Have been using a combination of Silencio's in one ear and one ...

Controlling Drum Volume While Playing Live 
Hi I was wondering if when your mic your drums does that mean u can just turn the volume down on the mixing board and then u can hit harder and not worry ...

Where can I find pearl drum lug replacements? 
Hi,I have a pearl 80' blk pro all birch kit,but I can't find the replacement full lenght lugs 12",13' and 24" bass drum.Search the internet but can't find ...

Bringing the Band Down 
How do I teach my new drummer to snap the band down?
Are there any good youtube examples?
As in: "Alright band, bring it down". The drummer does the ...

What Drum Notation Software is Compatable with Alesis Trigger IO? 
I have an acoustic drum set with triggers mounted. I also have an Alesis Trigger IO usb/MIDI interface. I have the IO running to a mac computer using ...

vintage drums? 
I have a set of drums and i do not no what brand they are. The drum heads read King's Stone plastic drum heads made in U.S.A. on them, but there is no ...

Storing Drums--is Cold Bad? 
I have my drum kit in my garage and i have noticed that the hi hat and cymbals are sounding really different and i have noticed the change in the toms ...

BASS DRUM MUFFLER 
HI,

WHAT IS THE BEST BASS DRUM MUFFLER ON THE MARKET TODAY.I HAVE TRIED THEM ALL INCLUDING PRE MUFFLED BASS DRUM HEADS AND I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHAT ...

Counting Drum Music2 
i hope this time i got it right

ANSWER

Mike--

OK I tried to write in the counting for you. The mistake that you are making is that the QUARTER ...

Counting Drum Music 
I am going to send aa last measure of a bar of music im trying to read the last measure. it all in 4/4 timing. I get some of it as

1 and a 2and 3 and ...

Bongo Drum replacement heads 
What part of the bongo do you measure in order to buy the correct size replacement head ?

ANSWER

Hi, Mark--

Measure from the outside edge of ...

Index Finger Hurts While Playing Drums! 
Ok so the index finger on my right hand, which is the hand I use to hit the hi-hat, has a lot of callouses from playing so much. I've only been playing ...

Can you use a tom head as a snare head? 
can you use if you have to.. a tom head for a snare head? our drummer says you can i dont think you can.. wouldn't it alter the sound of the snare? music ...

Moving Around the Drum Kit 
When i do fast fills i find it difficult to move from drum to drum (eg. snare to floor tom or from the floor tom to the higher tom). speed is not the issue ...

On Stage Nerves? First Drumming Gig! 
I have my first gig coming up soon and I'm scared that I'm just going to be too nervous to perform. That I'm going to start freezing up or my palms are ...

Which New Drum Set Should I Buy? 
Hi,

I am looking a buying a new drum kit (around £700/$1000).

I was looking at the mapex pro m which looked very nice and good value, but i heard ...

Drum Recording 
Hey,
I'm trying to record drum videos with my normal flip camera but the sound quality is horrible. Do you know a mic that is kind of all purpose and ...

Pearl Joey Jordison Signature snare... 
In reading descriptions about this drum, the model #'s JJ-1365 and JJ-1355 seem to intermingle. I'd asked the seller (on an auction sight) about the ...

Sound Percussion--Good Quality? 


Is sound percussion a good drum set brand?

ANSWER

Hi, Jake--

Sound Percussion drums are a budget series made by DW drums. I would expect ...

drum kit price 





i want to sell my acoustic kit for an electric kit. i got my kit in 1998. i was wondering how much it would sell for


ANSWER

Seth-...

Benson Staffordshire Snare Drum 



I have been asked to buy a benson staffordshire snare drum for 200 euro, i have not heard of this drum, can you give me info on it, thanks Michael....

Sonor Drum Kit 



I'm going to purchase a double bass drum kit.
its a Sonor kit: two bass drums;four mounted toms;
one floor tom; a snare drum; two boom stands;...

Buying a Drum Kit 




I am a first time buyer and beginner drum player. I have absolutely no experience,(we all have to start somewhere). I am looking at a drum kit ...

Tama Superstar Drums--What kind of shells do I have? 


I have an older Tama Superstar natural finish kit but don't know what type of wood is used. Inside the shell is an "S" stamp. Any help is appreciated,...

Which Drum Kit? 



What type of drum set can I use for recording and for playing live on stage? I have a Pearl Export series drum set. Is that type of drum set ...

Hawk Drums 
My 12 year old son has saved his money to buy a drum set. I want him to get a good sturdy set like Gretsch or Tama, but he has found a 7 piece set by Hawk ...

Help--Double Bass Pedal or Two Bass Drums? 




I'm just wondering which is better to use for metal drumming, two bass drums or a double bass pedal?

ANSWER:

Hi, Wade--

In my opinion,...

Four Piece Camco Drum Set  Not rated yet
I have a 4 piece camco drum set, does anyone know what these are worth?

ANSWER

Hi, Cory--

Here is a site with a wealth of information and even ...

How To Create Drum Fills  Not rated yet
Hello,

I have only been druming for about 9 months now and I am getting better the only thing that is holding me down is creativity like if i get a ...

Recording My Band to a Computer  Not rated yet
I am wondering how to get from drum mikes as well as a guitar and piano and microphone to a computer. I have been told I need a recording interface, but ...

Drum head tension for best drum trigger peformance?  Not rated yet
Is there a best practice rule for drum head tension when hooking up a drum trigger?

ANSWER

Hi, Don--

There are so many variables to consider ...

SUBKICK  Not rated yet
WHAT IS THE USE OF SUB KICK IN DRUMS


ANSWER

Hi, Raimon--

The Yamaha Subkick is a sub-frequency (below 100Hz) capture device designed for ...

Sound Percussion 5 Piece and 5 Piece Pro Sets   Not rated yet
I was wondering what the differences were between a sound percussion 5 piece kit and a sound percussion Pro 5 piece kit ?

ANSWER

Hi, Krock--

Here ...

Careers in Drumming  Not rated yet
Hi, I’m Matt Pittaway from England and I’ve been playing drums for around four years now. I’ve decided I need to take my hobby to a higher level- but I ...

Ludwig Drum Badge 1969  Not rated yet
Hi,
I'm restoring a 14 inch Ludwig Club Date floor tom, with the date Jan. 20, 1969
stamped inside. It's missing a badge, and I'd like to replace it ...

Camco Drums  Not rated yet
i have a 5 piece set of camco drums. They are maple shells but they share the same hardware and tom mounts as my superstar kit which is birch. It also ...

Which Drums Should I Buy?  Not rated yet
There are many opinions out there and I have little experience with the technical aspect of drums, up to now it has been about look and name. I am one ...

What is a Gretsch 4 Piece Renown Drum Kit Worth?  Not rated yet
My husband recently passed away and he left a 4 piece set of Gretsch Renown Maple drums in black. I cannot find this set on any of the websites and was ...

Bongo and Conga Additions to Drum Kit  Not rated yet
Can i use any set of bongos or congas with my drum set like regular toms or do i need special heads to not damage or dent them? I've seen bands use them ...

Best cymbals for a semi professional player?  Not rated yet
I'm in a band that does 1 or 2 professional gigs every 2 to 3 months. I've been getting by through borrowing friends cymbals but I've decided its finally ...

How do I set up Drum Triggers?  Not rated yet
Sometimes I see bands especially heavier bands like The Devil Wears Prada, Bring Me the Horizon, and more metal bands all have an electronic trigger with ...

Tension Rods For Fusion Kit  Not rated yet
what length tension rods do i use for a fusion drum kit?

ANSWER

It depends on the brand of drums. Different brands use different sizes.

Lynne
...

Ne-Yo "Miss Independent"  Not rated yet
Have you heard the song by Ne-Yo "Miss Independent".
If you have, can you kindly tell me if drums are
actually being played or if it's just a synthesizer....

Acrylic Three Tom Set 1970's  Not rated yet
What is the name of an acrylic three piece tomset. rectangular one piece top, with three different length tubes underneath, it mounts to a stand.
a drummer ...

Losing My Sticks While Playing  Not rated yet
When i play for awhile my hands arms begin to hurt a little and in the middle of a song I drop a stick or it slips out of my hand--almost like they become ...

Drum Stick Sizes  Not rated yet
What is bigger 5a stick or 5b stick?

ANSWER

Hi, Bob-
The 5-B i9s the larger Stick.

Stick sizes get larger as the number gets smaller and the ...

Stability Rings on Cymbals   Not rated yet
I just got my set and im a new drummer..what are the black rings on the cymbals used for and when should i replace them..also there are black rings inside ...

PDP FS series snare noise   Not rated yet
Hi i recently bought a pdp fs series drums set it sounds amazing but the over tone from the tom makes my snares go crazy any suggestions on getting it ...

How Can I Play Slow Drum Beats?  Not rated yet
I would like to know if there are any tips to slow drumming?

See I just started playing drums a little more than a week ago and I'm good and everything ...

Why are some drum shell packs more expensive than others?  Not rated yet
What honestly makes some drums (shell packs) more expensive than others? I know wood type is a factor, how many pieces comes with the shell pack and the ...

tandem bass drums  Not rated yet
What is the tandem bass drum set up do with the sound of the bass?

ANSWER

Hi, Jay--

Strange--you are the second person from Michigan who has ...

What type of Yamaha drum kit do I have?  Not rated yet
My acoustic drum kit is made by Yamaha but i am struggling to identify the type of kit it is, ie the name, the model & the serial numbers on the drums ...

Snare Wire 15" 42  Not rated yet
Is there a way i can find a 15" 42 snare wires anywhere???

ANSWER

Hi, diceskillznice--

The longest 42 strand I could find are 14". Sorry I could ...

Three Bass Drums  Not rated yet
why do some drummers put smaller bass drum in front of their big bass drum, also what is it called if it has a name and what does it do.

ANSWER

Hi,...

Bass Pedal Slippage  Not rated yet
I've always been a heel up player and I'm trying to learn the heel-toe method because I've heard a lot of great things. It was recently taught to me but ...

What type of wood is the Tama Rockstar Made Of?  Not rated yet
What type of wood is the Tama Rockstar Made Of?

ANSWER

Hi, Caleb--

Please see:

Tama Rockstar Construction

Lynne

Have you checked ...

Need help identifying these drums.  Not rated yet
I purchases these drums for a reasonable price and would like to figure out what brand they are or if they are just a cheap set for beating on. I took ...

Hole in Tom Tom  Not rated yet
i have a slight hole in my tom-tom. what should i do with it? i really dont want to buy another tom so what do i do? will i HAVE to buy another tom?

1 ...

Hi-hat & Ride Pitch  Not rated yet
Does the pitch for hi-hats and rides change with each hit or continuous hits while a drummer is playing them? And if it does, is it only very slightly ...

Triplet Feel Notation  Not rated yet
In the song "Feel Like Makin' Love" by Bad Company, the tempo for the first 4 bars is "quarter note equals 88" then for the verse it changes to "2 16th ...

Can I Identify my Drum Set by Serial Number?  Not rated yet
i bought a tama superstar kit and wanted to know the exact one i purchased..(bought it used) is there a way i can run the serial #'s to get that info.. no ...

Acoustic or Electronic Drums?  Not rated yet
Is acoustic drums the best way to go?

ANSWER

Hi, Bill--

There really is no "best" choice. It is purely a matter of what is right for YOU. One ...

How can I Make My Snare Drum Sound More Crisp?  Not rated yet
I have an older pearl set and my snare drum sounds like its straight out of a marching band. I'm trying to get that more "crack" sound like most of the ...

How can I control the volume of my drums?  Not rated yet
Hi my band has a performance coming up tomorrow and we are in an arena. We have a marshal cabinet and 2 1000 watt monitors with a mixing board but my guitar ...

What are the Best Drum Heads for Recording?  Not rated yet
What are the best recording drum heads for the studio?

ANSWER

Hi, Troy--

The choice of drum heads for ANY application is a personal thing--depending ...

Playing Rim Shots  Not rated yet
Hi there,

I would just like to ask one thing. Every time you hit the snare, does it always have to be a rim shot?

thanks

ANSWER

Hi, Choko-...

How Can I Make My Fills Sound More Full?  Not rated yet
Hi!

I've been playing drums for a few years, just teaching myself. A lot of drummers I see only use one mounted tom, usually the bigger of the two toms....

Converting a Floor Tom to a Bass Drum  Not rated yet
I wanted to convert an 18 inch floor tom to a bass drum.
I ordered a bass drum head to be used as the batter head on this conversion.
the bass drum head ...

Wher can I Find Yamaha Mounting Brackets?  Not rated yet
Hi there, I recently picked up a set of yamaha stage customs. The person stripped the yess system from it. They are brand new never played drums that I ...

How Can I Make My Drums Quieter?  Not rated yet
Hi,
My name is Zach and I was wondering if there is a way to make my drums quieter when playing gigs in small areas other then turning the guitar amps ...

Tulio De Luxe Drums Made in England  Not rated yet
I recently bought a pair of Vintage TULIO DE LUXE Drums that were made in England. I have searched for information about them but I have been unsuccessful....

Tulio De Luxe Drums Made in England  Not rated yet
I recently bought a pair of Vintage TULIO DE LUXE Drums that were made in England. I have searched for information about them but I have been unsuccessful....

What is the difference beetwen single chain pedal and double chain pedal  Not rated yet
ANSWER

Hi, John--

Hows are things in Cydonia? Are you a knight?

Some drummers feel that the double chain makes for smoother action and ease ...

How do I attach a clamp-on cymbal arm to my cymbal stand?  Not rated yet
I have a regular cymbal stand and i was wondering if i could put a cymbal arm that would be holding a splash onto the stand? I look forward to hearing ...

What Should I Use to Clean My Drums?  Not rated yet
Have a sonor drum kit all wood finish "birch" its a light blue fade, what is the best to use to polish the wood grain and not damage the wood..

ANSWER ...

Where can I Buy Vintage Zildjian Cymbals?  Not rated yet
i used to have a 22 inch medium ride cymbal i got it in the 70s i now have a new 22 inch medium ride and they dont sound the same how can i get my hands ...

Questions on drum mics  Not rated yet
Hi i want to mic my drums but don't want to record yet so i was wondering if i am able to mic the drums then plug them into the mixer which goes to big ...

Sound Modules With Acoustic Drumset  Not rated yet
What does a sound module when used with an acoustic drum set do? and what do the triggers plug into? Also what is the laptop for? All this question refer ...

Drum Electronics for Live Performance  Not rated yet
Hey I was wondering about some of the stuff that i might need when preforming live. I have noticed a lot of drummers have a table set up next to them with ...

question on mounts for a drum kit  Not rated yet
I have a drum kit I am restoring and I am missing a few parts. I need a 2 single tom mounts. 3/4 pipe into the kick drum and 3/4 pipe into the tom. were ...

Bass Drum legs for CB700 Drums  Not rated yet
What brand of bass drum legs do i need if i have CB700 drums?

ANSWER

You should contact Pacific Drums by DW Drums to find out where to get spare ...

snare drum trigger problem  Not rated yet
i just got a roland snare trigger and no matter what gain level i use i hit it once and it sounds like i hit it 5 times how do i stop this i've tried everything ...

Playing on Top of the Beat  Not rated yet
If your groove is going well and your fill is slightly on top of the beat what does that mean, does it mean I'm rushing it or it's not the right fill.

ANSWER ...

Thin vs Thick Drum Shells for Live Playing  Not rated yet
For playing live, is a thicker or thinner shell required?

ANSWER

Hi, Frank--

The choice of shell thickness depends on your preferences and your ...

What Causes Cymbals to Break?  Not rated yet
My son has been playing drums for 1.5 years. I replaced his symbols about 6 months ago. the 14in zildjian crash cymbal started to crack and is now useless....

How do i make a muffle for a snare drum?  Not rated yet
Hi, Elijah--

Please visit Helpful Hints for Tuning-Drums and scroll down to the "Muffling" headline.

Lynne

Can I Cut My Toms Down to Make Them Shorter?  Not rated yet
ok, i have a pdp kit, and the toms are gigantic.
therefore i cant set my kit up in any way comfortable.
so with professional tools, would it effect ...

What is a Drum Hardware Set?  Not rated yet
What is in a full hardware set?

ANSWER

Hi, Eden--

There is no standardized "full hardware set". The hardware would vary according to what drums ...

What Floor Tom Should I use?  Not rated yet
I am a beginner, and I want to play an alternative song that uses a floor tom. I'm using a set that i think is a jazz set, and it has 2 floor toms, that ...

Luwig Drum with a Bar?  Not rated yet
Did Ludwig have a snare drum with a bar under the bottom?

ANSWER

Hi, Maurice--

I really have no idea--what kind of bar? Here is a link to a ...

Bass Vibrates Snare  Not rated yet
How do i make my bass drum not make my snare vibrate when i use it?

ANSWER

Hi, Cole:

First of all, this is not a huge problem. I write a lot ...

How Can I Make a Muffler for a Snare Drum?  Not rated yet
How can i make a homemade muffler for a 14" snare?

ANSWER

Hi, Dan--

There is a detailed discussion of homemade drum mufflers at:

Hints for ...

Can a Right Handed Double Bass Pedal be Switched to Left Handed?  Not rated yet
I play left-handed. And I was wondering if its possible to switch a right footed double bass pedal to a left footed? How much trouble would that be?

ANSWER ...

Installing a Pearl Snare Drum Leg Rest  Not rated yet
How do you put on a pearl snare drum leg rest?

ANSWER

The leg rest is installed with the two bolts that are included and then tightened with the ...

Can I Use Felt Strips to Muffle My Drums?  Not rated yet
Is it ok to use felt strips under each drum head?

ANSWER

Hi, Dennis--

You COULD use felt strips but then you have the difficulty of attaching ...

Effect of Bottom Heads/No Bottom Heads on Volume of Drums  Not rated yet
I just went from electronic to acoustic drums and our church has a new sanctuary that echoes (hard walls and ceiling) like crazy. I have always played ...

Can I Put My Drums in the Basement?  Not rated yet
Is it good or does it make a difference if you put a set in the basement? Does it have any effect on the sound? plz i need help thnx

ANSWER

Hi,...

How Can I Make Homemade Drum Mufflers?  Not rated yet
I have remo ring dampeners but i dont want to take them to school, and i dont want to buy new ones. Whats the best way to make free, equally effective ...

Can I Store My Drums in the Basement?  Not rated yet
Can you store a drum set in a basement that is unfinished without damaging the set?

Hi, M.G.--

It depends on where you live and how damp the basement ...

Bass drum pedal on riser hits bass drum rim  Not rated yet
I recently bought a great set of Gretsch Catalinas. They have a Mapex style riser on the kick side of the bass. It seems that if I do not attach the riser ...

Snares rattle when playing other drums.  Not rated yet
Whenever I have my snare turned on and I play any other drum (tom or kick), the snare "buzzes". Ive changed both heads, tried everything I know to adjust ...

Best Hi Hats for 80's Music  Not rated yet
Playin alot of 80s type stuff any suggestions???

ANSWER

Hi--

I would choose the Zildjian A Custom Hi-Hats.
They are are really incredible sounding ...

What is it?  Not rated yet
In marching, there is a little thing that extends out in order to clamp the sling/strap onto it. Once this done, you can march with your drum. What is ...

Drum Woods--Characteristics  Not rated yet
I am wondering what wood produces the best sound, and what wood makes what sound? Like highs and lows and loudness, etc..

Hi, Eric--

Please see:

Best ...

The best kind of wood for drums?  Not rated yet
what is the best kind of wood to use for drums?

ANSWER

Hi, Christopher--

The best kind of wood depends on what kind of sound you want and how ...

Pearl Export 2001 drum shells--what kind of wood?  Not rated yet
I have a 2001 pearl export series drum set. Can you tell me what kind of wood the shells are made of?

ANSWER

From what I can tell, the 2001 series ...

Can I Store My Drums in the Attic?  Not rated yet
I have limited space in my house to set up my drums and was wondering if setting them up in the attic would eventually ruin them?

ANSWER

Hi, BJ-...

Hi Hat problem  Not rated yet
Ok when i got my drum kit it was fine. But after awhile my top cymbal on hi hat kept falling down when i was playing it pissed me off. So i took a wrench ...

Drummer's Headphones  Not rated yet
Hi i am wondering if anyone can tell me what i need to be able to play gigs but have the sound from the board put straight into my earphones ? cheers

ANSWER ...

Snare Drum Muffler  Not rated yet
What is the part called on the inside of the drum that attaches to the side and extends to the inside of the drum head with the felt disk???


ANSWER ...

Best heads for Tama RockStar?  Not rated yet
Whats the best sounding heads for a new Tama Rockstar set.

ANSWER

Hi, Ken--

Your choice of drum heads will be determined by what sound you want ...

Add on Toms for Yamaha Stage Custom Drum Set  Not rated yet
I have a yamaha stage custom, but can't find anything like it on the internet. It's dark blue, and the little metal lable is rectangular. Looking for an ...

Mounted Tom vs. Floor Tom--14"  Not rated yet
I Just got a used DW 6 piece shell set. All of the shells except for the snare of course were mounted with suspension mounts. I have a 10,12,14,and 16....

Drum Tab Notation Key--Guitar Pro  Not rated yet
Hi I just bought rag doll very good work thanks I want to by more music but i need a drum notation chat do u have one
Brian
O ya i plan on writing a ...

Ludwig Tension Rods  Not rated yet
Hello, I would like to chase the threads and swivel nuts on my '64 ludwigs. I believe they are 12-24 UNC.
If I buy a tap and die that are 12-24, will ...

Drum staff legend  Not rated yet
I realize that drums transcriptions may vary according to transcriber. I would find it beneficial if the studio would please include a drum staff legend ...

Changing Snare Drum's Snare?  Not rated yet
Is there a type or brand of snare you recommend me getting? Not the snare drum, just the snare part. I think my old one's worn out because it makes a terrible ...

How to Tune Drums  Not rated yet
I have a 5 TAMA drum set and I was wondering how to tune my set. I have the tama clear skins on both sides. How many turns do I give the bottom skin and ...

Raising the Height on a Floor Tom  Not rated yet
Where can I find extensions or lengtheners for floor tom legs? I want to raise one @ 8" higher.

ANSWER

Hi, Mac--

I am sorry that I do not fully ...

Snare Buzz  Not rated yet
hey i have snare buzz....when i hit my toms or bass pedal my snare buzzes....is there anyway methods to stop it or weaken???? thx

ANSWER

Hi, Bob-...

What Drum Heads are Best?  Not rated yet
What are the best heads for a Mapex M birch with tom sizes of 8" 10" 12" and 14"

ANSWER

Hi, Chris--

The best choice of heads for your drums ...

Tom Tom Heads--Are the Bottom and Top Interchangeable?  Not rated yet
Is it okay to do a swap of the front head on a tom tom with the back head??

ANSWER

Hi, Steve--

Definitely NOT. The batter head is thicker and ...

What cymbal pack should I get?  Not rated yet
I have 800 dollars to spend and I'm looking for a cymbal pack that is good for rock music. I did have the zildjian a customs before but I wasn't in love ...

Dhimay  Not rated yet
I am trying to figure out how to re-skin a dhimay. I can barely find any info on the drum at all let alone some help on how to put a new head on it. Hopefully ...

What does D.S. al Coda Mean?  Not rated yet
I am a novice drummer learning from "fasttracks" drum music books. I have had about 20 lessons and for now just learning on my own.

The songs in my ...

Snare Problems--Snares vibrate when Toms are played  Not rated yet
How do I prevent my snare from vibrating and causing noise when I am playing my other toms?

ANSWER

You can find an extensive discussion of this ...

Snares Buzz When I Hit Toms  Not rated yet
hi i am a new drummer and i have see that my tom when i hit them the snares drum snares shake how do i stop that. Thank you very much.

ANSWER

Hi,...

Which Cymbal Pack Should I Get?  Not rated yet
Paiste PST3 Universal Cymbal Set (14" Hi-Hats, 16" Crash, 20" Ride) = $179.95

Sabian B8 Pro Rock Cymbal Pack (14" Hi-Hats,16" Crash, 22" Ride, 18" Crash)...

Marks onTom and Snare Heads and On Cymbals  Not rated yet
Hey I just got a drum set and I play it a lot and there are already marks on my toms and snare and cymbals and some of them are black. Is that OK?

ANSWER ...

20" vs 22" kick drum/ what kind of wood is best for kick drum?  Not rated yet
These are things I wanted to know for buying my new kit.

What are the sound differences between Birch and Maple besides Birch being more articulate ...

Roto Tom Mounting  Not rated yet
I have a set of Remo "Roto-Toms" on my current drumkit. Trouble is I'm not to happy with the linear rail mounting system. I'd like to break the three drums ...

Polishing Cymbals--Do You Polish the Bottom?  Not rated yet
Do you polish the bottom of a drum kit cymbal?

ANSWER

Of course, there are those who say never to polish ANY part of your cymbals. In my opinion,...

Attaching Pearl birch wood block to trap set  Not rated yet
How do you attached the Pearl birch wood block to a set. I want to attach it but the slot or the rod is too small for the standard stand extenders.

ANSWER ...

What is the Best Way to Set Up a Bass Drum Trigger?  Not rated yet


I was wondering what the best way to setup your bass drum when using a trigger? cause when i do a medium - slow double bass beat i get like a triplet ...

Does Cold Weather Harm Drums?  Not rated yet
Is it harmful to drums to keep them in a car for six or seven hours in 20s temps.?

ANSWER

While this temperature is definitely not IDEAL, the drums ...

What is the difference between gretsch catalina maple "euro" and catalina maple "fusion"?  Not rated yet



What is the difference between gretsch catalina maple "euro" and catalina maple "fusion"? So far all I see is different tom mounts

ANSWER ...

Tension Rods for Ludwig Accent Combo Toms  Not rated yet



What size of tension rods should I use for Ludwig accent combo toms?

ANSWER

Hi, Andrew--

Go to the experts:

Ludwig Drums

Scroll ...

Traditional Bongo Rims  Not rated yet



Do traditional bongo rims affect the sound of the bongos? Please tell me the difference between traditional bongo rims and the other types of ...

What is the difference between a Shell Pack and a Drum Set?  Not rated yet
What is the difference between a Shell Pack and a Drum set?

ANSWER

Hi, Sarah--

A drum kit comes with stands and sometimes cymbals. The shell ...

How To Make a Drum Set  Not rated yet
How to make a drum kit out of wood and how to make drum heads from house hold items

ANSWER

Hi, Donnie--

The best information that I have found ...

Do I Have to Practice Drum Rudiments?  Not rated yet
I cant stand practicing my rudiments. is this going to become a big problem down the road?

ANSWER

Hi, Jon--

There are plenty of drummers who ...

How to Practice Drum Fills  Not rated yet
I play along with a metronome practice beats there's not too much music i can play with yet "which I don't mind", but the problem is because I don't know ...

Value of a Yamaha Drum Kit  Not rated yet


Hi, i have a Yamaha stage custom birch kit. i bought it for 1000$ last year i wanna know how much it worth now.

ANSWER

Hi, Carlos--

The ...

Misc. Drum Parts (part 3)  Not rated yet
Hi (again);
I recently combed through a garage of a friend and came across some old and not so old drum parts. I can't really place or identify some ...

Misc. Drum Parts (part 2)  Not rated yet
Hi (again);
I recently combed through a garage of a friend and came across some old and not so old drum parts. I can't really place or identify some ...

Misc. Drum Parts  Not rated yet
Hi;
I recently combed through a garage of a friend and came across some old and not so old drum parts. I can't really place or identify some of these ...

What Kind of Wood to Make a Snare Drum?  Not rated yet


What kind of wood do you make snare drums out of?

ANSWER

Hi, Josh--

There is a discussion of different types of wood for making drums ...

How to Get a Good Sound from Snare Drum  Not rated yet


My snare has an odd sound..
I have 2, the first 1, the wire rattles after I strike it, producing a buzzing noise, & the second 1 sounds like a ...

Can Other Brands of Racks be Used with Pearl Drums?  Not rated yet


I have a pearl export, and I'm definitely in need of a rack, as my cymbal collection is expanding & I have 3 toms..
do I need a pearl rack for ...

Sabian "Pang type" cymbal  Not rated yet
I recently visited a music store that I hadn't entered in 25 years. In a fit of nostalgia, the proprietor bent my ear for the best part of two hours...with ...

How to Position a Double Bass Pedal?  Not rated yet


Hi, I have a ludwig drum kit and my toms are mounted to the bass drum.

I want to start playing with a double bass drum pedal but it seems that ...

What should I look for in a crash? light? medium? rock? fast?  Not rated yet


I'm fairly new to drumming and am out to buy a crash. Whats the difference between light and medium and rock crashes etc. Ive been looking at Sabian ...

Buying a Ride Cymbal  Not rated yet


How much does a regular ride cymbal cost?

ANSWER

Hi, Jeremy--

The price of ride cymbals, like any other cymbals, varies with the size ...

Heel-Toe Bass Pedal Technique  Not rated yet


I have been playing drums since about 12-13 .(I play single bass) with a few breaks in between , none lasting more than a year. I have a fast right ...

How To Read DrumTab Symbols  Not rated yet


I think it would really help if you had a chart of all the symbols you use in your Drum Charts..They are a little different then some, and I think ...

Shell Depth and Mounting  Not rated yet


I've noticed Tama has drumsets with shallower tom shells than other toms on other drumsets... is this better or worse? Also, some toms are mounted ...

What are Highs, Mids, and Lows?  Not rated yet


What are highs, mids, and lows? Punch? Attack?

ANSWER

Highs, Mids and Lows refer to the frequency of sounds. In general. the faster the ...

What type of wood is best for drums?  Not rated yet


I'm buying a drumset. It's my first. What type of wood is best for me? What type of wood does (or is good for) what? Is one particular wood better ...

Installing a Snare Leg Rest  Not rated yet


How to put on a snare leg rest--

ANSWER

There are different kinds of leg rest. Some require drilling holes in the drum while others attach ...

1930s Ludwig snare  Not rated yet


I picked up a drumset for one of my students from Craigs List. A cheap China set. The person I bought the set from threw in a snare drum. Before ...

Electronic Snare Pad for "Side Stick" Sound  Not rated yet


I have been looking everywhere for what the thing is called that makes the sound that is usually made by laying the drum stick flat across the snare ...

How to Mic a Bass Drum   Not rated yet


Hi.
Im Going to be Playing live soon with My Pearl Vision VSX set, But my Bass Drum head, does not have a hole in it, what should i Do.Can I put ...

Drum Tuning  Not rated yet


Hello !

How do i make my drums sound big and heavy ? I have an artist premier with an additional floor tom, but it just sounds flat, no bounce,...

About Tama Iron Cobra Chrome Double Bass Pedal  Not rated yet


I wanted to sell my Tama Iron Cobra Chrome Double Bass Pedal and after researching my particular pedal I found out that Tama discontinued my model ...

Muffling an Acoustic Drum Set When Using Triggers  Not rated yet


When adding triggers to a acoustic set how do you muffle the sound?

ANSWER

It depends on what sound your are trying to muffle. If you want ...

Roland HD-1 Lite  Not rated yet


I have a Roland HD-1 Lite kit for practicing in my apartment. It was the perfect price and size for my needs, but I absolutely hated the Kick Drum ...

Bass drum Legs are Loose  Not rated yet


Hello my name is Jeff. I currently own a Ludwig accent series drum set with a 20" bass drum. Not too long ago I was doing a full clean to the set ...

Bass Drum Technique  Not rated yet


What are some exercises to develop toe-style bass drumming?

ANSWER

Hi, Ronnie--

I have developed a special page of double bass rudiments ...

Rolls Around the Kit  Not rated yet
hi lynne.
my book is printed but not published.
i have my own website, www.kanvasmedia.com
it shows you the book "rolls around the kit"
and allows ...

How to Market a Drum Book  Not rated yet


I am a full time drum teacher, who has taught for 20years.
I have written a drum book and use it with my courses.
It works and it is a great teaching ...

Drummer Under Plexiglass shield  Not rated yet


I have been to numerous concerts and have seen the drum kit surrounded by plexi-glass. At a recent Rod Stewart concert the glass went over the top ...

Tush - Drum Tab--How to Program a triplet rhythm  Not rated yet


Hello,

Many thanks for the many excellent drum tabs I have purchased recently....more requests to come.

Could I ask one quick question about ...

Can you use a regular double bass pedal on electronic drums?  Not rated yet


Can you use a normal double kick on a set of electric drums?

ANSWER

Yes, you CAN, provided that your bass trigger pad is designed to accommodate ...

Drum wood types for Tama Rockstar  Not rated yet


What type of wood are Tama Rockstar drums made from?


ANSWER

The Rockstar series is made like this: Basswood/Philippine Mahogany Shells-...

Mike Bordins drums  Not rated yet



what kind of Yamaha kit does Mike Bordin use?

ANSWER

Hi, b-rad--

Custom drum set includes: (no cymbals included)

Acoustic Drums:...

Light and Heavy Ride Cymbals  Not rated yet



What is the difference between light and heavy rides?

ANSWER

Lighter rides are typically quicker to respond but have less volume and sustain....

Can you change the heads on rotary toms?????  Not rated yet


Are they meant to be the clear heads. Or will they sound better if you buy new heads for them? Please help me.

ANSWER

Hi, Ryan--

YES!...

Hitting a Drum..  Not rated yet




Which is more important..striking the drum or letting the sound go?

I've watched those tabla players and their fingers seem to be all over ...

Rotary tom heads  Not rated yet



I recently bought some rotary toms (6,8, and 10 inches) and already broke the heads that came with them (I am not a heavy hitter though they were ...

Best Wood to Make Drums  Not rated yet



What is the best wood to make a drum kit out of?


ANSWER

Hi, Sean--

There are several kinds of wood that meet the requirements for ...

Gretsch v. Taye  Not rated yet



I currently have a Taye Rock 5 piece. I'm interested in your thoughts about the Taye drum set versus Gretsch Catalina Maple Fusion Shell Pack ...

Dent in Bass Drum Head  Not rated yet
My question is, is it normal if my bass drum starts to dent in a little bit where the pedal hits it. i have it tuned pretty well, its not too tight and ...

How To Read Drum Music  Not rated yet




If I know the parts of the drums, how do I learn how to read the drum music? All I'm doing is playing it how I hear it.

ANSWER

Hi, Devon-...

Resonator Heads--Effect on Sound of Drum  Not rated yet



What significance does the bottom head have on sound? Should I purchase the same top and bottom, or can I go cheaper on the bottom and "spendy"...

Is this a good first drum set?  Not rated yet





Also do you think it will come with stands?

I have also picked out a hi hat and crash..

http://www.music123.com/Zildjian-Planet-Z-Crash-...

Drum triggering  Not rated yet



what does it mean to trigger a drum or drum set if you can?

ANSWER:

Hi Mike!

A drum trigger is a device that you mount on a drum ...

What is the Best Brand of Drums?  Not rated yet



What kind of drums is the best?

ANSWER

I assuming you are asking about BRANDS of drums. because your questions is very general, Iwill ...

Parts of a Drum Set  Not rated yet




How do you read tabs for drums if you don't know what some of the parts of your drums are called?


ANSWER

Hi, Devon--

The best thing ...

Ringing Drums  Not rated yet



Ive been playing for about 4 years and just got my first acoustic kit in December. Its a Gretsch Catalina Maple. 2 mounted toms, 2 floor toms,...

Where Should I Place My Roto Toms?  Not rated yet




I have a 7 piece drum set (single bass, 3 toms and two floor toms). I also like adding my roto toms to this set but I'm having a hard time placing ...

Cymbal Techniques  Not rated yet



What is the notation and name for striking a cymbal
quickly, causing it to slowly increase volume and then
fade?

ANSWER

The technique ...

Which Drum Kit?  Not rated yet




I need a professional drums kit but afraid of fake ones that look like original. How do I know the original and what is the make you will recommend ...

Best Kinds of Wood to Make Drums  Not rated yet




What is the best kind of wood to use to make a drum set?

ANSWER

There are several kinds of wood that meet the requirements for making ...

Buzzing snares.  Not rated yet



How do I keep my snares from buzzing when I hit the toms?

ANSWER

Hi,John--

Your snares are buzzing because the pitch of the tom is ...

Converted Floor Tom Riser  Not rated yet




I have a Sonor Force 2001 kit and I usually play with a four piece set-up, so I converted my 16" by 16" floor tom to a bass drum. The spurs ...

Type of Wood Used to Make Drum Shells  Not rated yet



I was wondering if the type of wood used to make drum shells matters. Like is oak better than maple or what.

ANSWER

In general, the harder ...

Tama Rockstar  Not rated yet



I have a Rockstar tom I am trying to sell that I was told was maple and am getting emails from fellow E Bayers that I am false advertising and ...

Double and Triple Kicks   Not rated yet



How are double, triple etc. kicks best done?

I try doing double kicks but i don't know which one is better;the heel up or heel down one? Also ...

Bass Drum Triggers  Not rated yet





What are bass drum triggers?

ANSWER: Hi Chris! A bass drum (or any drum, for that matter) trigger is a device that you mount on a drum ...

Black on sticks after cleaning cymbals  Not rated yet



I just polished my cymbals with zildjian cymbal polish and, after playing, it's leaving a black scruff on my sticks and its scuffing up my other ...

Reading Drum Music  Not rated yet



I forgot something--

What does the > mean on top of the beats?


ANSWER:

Poll,

The ">" above a note is an ACCENT mark. It means to ...

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