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10 Questions To Ask Before Buying Your First Drum Set

By David E. Libman Most of us like to think we are not overly materialistic, but whom are we kidding? Certain purchases provide us with an almost spiritual ... Read More

First Drum Lesson: Start With These 5 Essential Rudiments

By Brad Schlueter Rudiments are the drummer's alphabet, which is why there were just 26 standard rudiments for many years. Rudiments are just sticking combi... Read More

How To Set Up Your Drum Kit For Comfort And Efficiency

From DRUM! Magazine’s September 2017 Issue | By Rick Van Horn | Illustrations By Juan Castillo Today’s technology has produced a number of terms that are hybri... Read More

How To Set Up Your Drum Kit For Comfort And Efficiency

From DRUM! Magazine’s September 2017 Issue | By Rick Van Horn | Illustrations By Juan Castillo Today’s technology has produced a number of terms that are hybri... Read More

How To Hold Your Drumsticks (Matched or Traditional Grip)

BY WALLY SCHNALLE Develop a good grip early on, and it will serve you well for years to come. There are several ways to hold drum sticks, and they typically fal... Read More

Back To Basics: How To Set Up Your Drums

BY DAVE CONSTANTIN If you want to avoid injury, sound your best, and get the maximum efficiency and enjoyment out of your playing, you owe it to yourself to... Read More