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Drum Rack Or Stands - Drum Racks And Drum Stands Discussed

Which makes more sense a drum rack or stands? Lets look deeper in to the subject and see what will make a practical and useful sense for using drum racks or the drum stands. Which is faster to setup, easier to carry, or takes less space on stage? Article includes real world examples.

Published on 20th November 2007 in Music

Todays Drum Kits - How Important Is The Drum Brand

You want to buy a really good drum kit. Why should you choose Yamaha and not DW, Mapex, Pearl, Gretsch, Tama, Premier, Sonor, Peace, Sunlite, Ludwig, Rogers, Slingerland, Taye, Leedy, or some other company? How does one choose the right brand? What to look for?

Published on 19th November 2007 in Music

Double Basses Or Double Beater Pedals - Drum Hardware Discussion

In this article we will be discussing double bass setups and setups with a single bass drum with a double bass drum pedals. While using a single bass drum with the double bass drum pedal may sound practical, it is certainly not recommended in all situations.

Published on 18th November 2007 in Music

Markings For A Repeatable Set-up - Drum Setups Dis

Whether you use a large kit, small kit, or somewhere in between, one thing is certain: you want a set-up that is comfortable so you could concentrate on performance. There are ways to assure the exact same positioning of the drums every single time.

Published on 17th November 2007 in Music

Markings For A Repeatable Set-up - Drum Setups Discussed

Whether you use a large kit, small kit, or somewhere in between, one thing is certain: you want a set-up that is comfortable so you could concentrate on performance. There are ways to assure the exact same positioning of the drums every single time.

Published on 17th November 2007 in Music

Covers, Cases, Cardboard Boxes, Blankets. - Drum Cases Discussed.

In this article I'm going to discuss drum cases. The question is how do I decide what is best for my needs? Drum cases are divided in to three categories: Ata Cases, Hard Cases, and Soft Covers. Article contains explanations of the above drum cases categories with real world examples.

Published on 15th November 2007 in Music

How can I stop breaking sticks and cymbals and heads? - Drumming Tips and Advices.

Beginner drummers tend to spend a lot of money on replacing parts that got broken because of the wrong stroking techniques. And while drum shops love drummers with such problems, it is certainly not normal to break heads or sticks while playing.

Published on 14th November 2007 in Music

Drum Tape on Drums - Different Ways to Use Drum Tape on Drums And Setups.

Many times drummers apply tape to the heads of the drums and other part of the drum and drum set up. What is it for? What kind of tape do they use? To answer those questions we will be discussing on stage drum set ups and tape applications.

Published on 12th November 2007 in Music

My Drums Don't Sound Good Anymore! - Time To Replace Drum Heads?

Time to replace drum heads? Often drummers ask "When should I replace my drum heads?" - In this article we will be discussing different aspects about the time-duration (lifetime) of drum heads. Ken Sanders explains different tips about when and how to replace drum heads, he also mentions a few of his original tricks that help him keep track about time duration of each skin on every drum in his drum set.

Published on 10th November 2007 in Music

Vintage Drums Versus Custom Drums - A Few Thoughts

Why do people buy Vintage Drums? Do they sound better than todays Custom Drums? How should one choose a vintage drum? And What is considered to be a Collectable Vintage Drum? - To answer those questions, you need to ask your self - "are you looking for a specific sound or a collectable item?" and "When exactly was the particular drum manufactured?" Ken Sanders shares his thoughts and tips for buying vintage drums, and how vintage drums compare to the todays custom drums.

Published on 10th November 2007 in Music

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