Posts by Kevin Zahner

Drum sets go back to the early 19th Century when the percussion section of a band was exceedingly asked to play the same amount of parts with fewer players. Instead of individual players for each...

Drum circles are a fun and engaging way to connect with people and create music together. They can be done in a variety of settings, from community events to team-building exercises, and are...

I was trying to think of the first Latin drum set style that drummers often learn. It's probably the bossa nova beat. This is a rhythm, interestingly enough, that was made by a guitar player who...

Shuffle beats are more than just a groove we often associate with the blues. Like any style, they come in several shapes and sizes and work for a variety of popular music. A shuffle beat is a...

Making a sizzle cymbal by adding rivets is a very common way to do it. A lot of jazz drummers use rivets, and some cymbals are designed and shipped from the factory with them. But it’s only one of...

Like most Afro-Cuban music, salsa rhythms are based on clave patterns. These rhythms can sometimes sound a little confusing, so in this article we will explore how to play the most common basic...