Category: Drums

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...

You will see almost as many ways to set up a drum set as there are drummers setting them up. But your drum kit setup is a critical step toward leveling up your playing, and certain drum and cymbal...

Desi Arnez is likely the reason why the Afro-Cuban tumbadora is called a “conga.” He popularized the conga drums through song titles based on the dance of the same name. But it’s more than just...

Setting up drums is one of those things that takes years to figure out. All of the different issues aren’t apparent on day one because you haven’t really played much or developed your skills....

The floor tom to bass drum conversion is one of the least expensive ways to have a smaller kick drum. Perhaps you want to use it for jazz, a different sound on your monster kit, or you find that’s...

On a recent trip across country, my family and I stopped to stay with some relatives. My cousin commented on my YouTube channel, and I asked him if there was anything he could recommend. He asked...