- Vintage Drums Versus Custom Drums - A Few Thoughts About Vintage And Custom Drums
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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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? - Purchasing Drum Set Help Guide - Tips, Advices, And Recommendations
Buying a drum set help guide. Article is focusing on the essential ideas for choosing a drum set and will help to make the choice that is right for you, by explaining the importance of the drums, cymbals, and accessories in a drum set. - Maintaining Drums, Pedals And Cymbals - Guide To Help Maintaining And Storing Drums
Maintaining a good condition of your drum set is a mast! Learn all about proper maintaining, packing and positioning of your drum set. Article discusses the importance of utilizing cases, explains proper methods for setting and storing of drums. - Time Will Come To Replace Drum Heads, Sticks And Brushes - Guide For Drummers
When is the time to replase drum heads, sticks, mallets and brushes? This article will help you understand the lifespan of replacable drum parts, sticks, mallets and brushers. Article also gives a few tips on expanding life time of drum accessories. - Proper Positioning Of Your Drum Setup - Drummers Tips And Advices
Proper positioning of your drums, and cymbals is crucial to your success, because it affects both your posture and your technique. This article discusses the proper drum setups that allow avoiding injury of your back, arms, wrists, and hands. - Tuning Your Drums - Comprehensive Guide For Drummers
Drums can be stubborn instruments, but with a little know-how, you can make even a cheaply made instrument sound good. The three types of drums you need to know how to tune are the tom-toms, the snare drum, and the bass drum. - Taking Care Of Drums, Cymbals, And Other Equipment On Gigs.
Having a problem taking care of drums, cymbals and other equipment on gigs? - This article reveals the potential hazards of rock clubs and discusses the most common on and off stage situations that can compromise your equipment and its condition. - Breaking Too Many Cymbals Is Not Normal For Any Drummer Out There
Cymbal setup is a common problem with inexperienced players. This is usually due to an improper striking or inappropriate stick choice. This article will explain the proper care and striking techniques needed for expanding your cymbals lifespan. - Afro Cuban Jazz History And Development Drummers Guide
Within 50 years after Columbus discovered the New World, the Spaniards instituted slavery in Cuba. The slave trade was concentrated in the western part of the island, caused Afro-Cuban music to develop in Matanzas, Havana Province, and the city of Havana. - Clave - Afro Cuban Music - History And Development Drummers Guide
The most important feature in almost all Afro Cuban music is the clave rhythm. Clave is Spanish for "key," as in instrument key. Styles presented in this guide include order and type of clave: 3-2 or 2-3 son clave, 3-2 or 2-3 rumba clave, and 6/8 clave. - Merengue, Beguine And Bolero - History And Development Drummers Guide
Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, officially promoted as such by the dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina. In this article we will be discussing Merengue, Beguine and Bolero musical styles, the development of rhythm, dance and history. - Pilon And Plena - History And Development Drummers Guide
Pilon pioneered in the 1970s in the eastern part of Cuba, most notably by the group Los Bocucos. Its rhythm is influenced by the sound of workers pounding coffee beans. In this article we will be discussing Pilon and Plena styles their development and history. - Danzon And Palito - History And Development Drummers Guide
Danzon ("Great Dance" or "Grand Dance") first appeared in the latter part of the 19th century and is the cornerstone of almost all modern Cuban music. In this article we will be discussing Danzon and Palito musical styles, their development and history. - Cuban Conga, Cumbia and Pilon - History And Development Drummers Guide
The Cuban Conga rhythms are performed in the "conga de comparsa", an ensembles similar to the Samba schools of Brazil, during the Cuban festivals. In this article we will be discussing Cuban Conga, Cumbia and Pilon styles their developments and history. - Cajun And Zydeco - History And Development Drummers Guide
The terms Cajun and Zydeco refer to two distinct styles, both stemming from French cultures in southern Louisiana. However, as current Cajun and Zydeco musicians often cover both genres, it's appropriate to include development and history of both styles in one article. - Calypso And Soca - History And Development Drummers Guide
Caribbean music is a fusion of many different musical cultures, including South American, Cuban, African, North American, and even European, the compositions, rhythms, and instruments of Caribbean music, reflect a celebratory atmosphere. - Ska And Reggae - History And Development Drummers Guide
Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin says that musicians created the word Ska "to talk about the skat! skat! skat! scratchin' guitar that goes behind." This pattern is largely what gives Ska its characteristic sound. In this article we will be discussing Ska and Reggae musical styles, their development and history. - Country Music - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One
Country music is popular around the world and serves an age-old function: storytelling. Its themes of love, heartache are exceedingly popular. In this article we will be discussing Country music style, development and history - part one. - Bluegrass, Western Swing, And Country Two-Beat - History And Development Drummers Guide
Growing out of the instrumentation of early 20th century string bands and the influence of Blues, Bluegrass received radio exposure in the 1930s. In this article we will be discussing Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Country Two-Beat styles, their development and history. - Country Western, Train Beat And Country Rock - Styles, History And Development Drummers Guide
In the 1970s, Country music, with artists such as Charlie Daniels, began incorporating the sound and influence of mainstream Rock n' Roll. In this article we will be discussing Country Western, Train Beat and Country Rock styles, their developments and history. - Disco, Country Ballad And Country Waltz - History And Development Drummers Guide
Disco music style incorporates different elements of Rock, Funk and the Motown sound. It is above all else drum driven dance music. In this article we will be discussing Disco, Country Ballad and Country Waltz music styles, the development and history. - Drum And Bass Jungle - History And Development Drummers Guide
The history of Drum and Bass Jungle rhythm and music style is relatively short. It has, however, attained immense popularity within a musical subculture. In this article we will be discussing the development and history of Drum and Bass Jungle rhythm and style. - Funk Rhythm And Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide
Like Jazz, Be Bop, and Rock n' Roll, Funk acquired its name from a slang expression with sexual connotations. In musical terms, Funk means anything that was off the traditional path or funky. In this article we will be discussing Funk development and history. - Hip Hop And Rap - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One
Typically, Hip Hop music style consists of rappers speaking autobiographic tales, in an intensely rhythmic and melodic lyrical form. In this article we will be discussing Hip Hop and Rap music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part one. - Hip Hop And Rap - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two
Typically, Hip Hop music style consists of one or more rappers speaking autobiographic tales, in an intensely rhythmic lyrical form. In this article we will be discussing Hip Hop and Rap music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part two. - Dixieland Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide
Dixieland drumming is simpler style of playing than busy Second Line drumming. In addition, Dixieland has more of a traditional swing feel compared to the one of Second Line drumming. In this article we will be discussing Dixieland development and history. - Second Line Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide
The end of slavery was a catalyst for New Orleans type music, especially what is known as New Orleans "Second Lyne", which is still the defining characteristic of Second Line drumming. In this article we will be discussing Second Line development and history. - Small Band Jazz - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One.
Following the Swing era, the size of jazz groups decreased from large Big Band orchestras to much smaller bands. This trend began in the early 1940s. In this article we will be discussing Small Band Jazz music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part one. - Contemporary Klezmer music - History And Development Drummers Guide.
The term Klezmer comes from the Hebrew words, "kley" and "zemer", meaning "musical instrument". In this article we will be discussing contemporary Klezmer music styles, their rhythmically, development and history. - The Odd Time music - History And Development Drummers Guide.
For thousands of years, odd time meters have added richness to musical genres in every part of the world. In this article we will be discussing the Odd Time music styles, their rhythmically, development and history. - The Early Rock Music - History And Development Drummers Guide
Rock music in all its variations is arguably the most popular, identifiable, and universal style of music throughout the world. In this article we will be discussing the early Rock music style, its rhythm, musicality, development and roots. - Punk The Musical Approach - History And Development Drummers Guide
Punk music style can be very challenging. The distinguishing features of Punk drumming are that it's based on simple grooves and is almost always very loud. In this article we will be discussing the Punk music style, its rhythm, development and history. - Learning And Utilizing Odd Meters For Polyrhythmic Technique
Utilization of odd time signatures for creating particular feel and tempo in polyrhythmic compositions, styles and developments along with methods of breaking up standard meters into odd groupings and creating additional odd meters are discussed in this article. - Polka And Rock And Roll - History And Development Of Musical Styles
In the early 1800s in what is now the Czech Republic the musical genre Polka was born. And as a result of its simplicity, the primary rhythm for Polka influenced the rhythmic approach in many other genres of music. In this article we will be discussing Early Rock, And Polka music styles, their development and history.
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