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Why Do Some Drummers Wear Gloves?

If you've paid attention to various drummers closely enough, you will have likely encountered a few wearing gloves while playing! At first this may seem counterintuitive as you'd think that drummers...

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Which Drum Set Brands to Avoid at All Cost!

If you're shopping for your first drum set, especially if you're on a budget, it can be tempting to go online and search for the lowest cost drum kit possible and buy it - and I've had plenty of...

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5 Piece vs. 4 Piece Drum Set: What is the Difference?

In my years of teaching beginner drum students and advising their parents, I have often been asked to provide my input what the difference is between four and five piece drum sets. So, what's the...

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How Much Does an Average Beginner Drum Set Cost?

It goes without saying that cost is a huge factor in being and becoming a drummer, as gear isn't cheap. After many years of advising students on first-time gear purchase, I decided to put some of...

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How to Set Up a Drum Set With a Double Bass Pedal

Having owned a few double bass drum pedals over the years, I've learned a fair amount about how to properly set them up in the traditional sense as well as some unique and creative ways to use them...

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Safe and Effective Hearing Protection Options for Kid Drummers

As a drum instructor, I always preached the importance of hearing protection for my students, especially those under a certain age. This advice was always followed by a few recommendations to for...

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I'm Alex (but loads of people call me Turk), a long time educator in the percussive arts. My goal with this site is to help you make educated decisions about drum gear, specifically for new drummers. I sincerely hope this information is helpful and I look forward to your feedback on ways I can improve this site.

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