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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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How to Build Your Own Drum Set: Planning, Sourcing and Assembling

I spent a few years working for a drum parts supplier based in Nashville. The shop sold (and still sells) all of the parts and supplies needed to build custom drums: shells, lugs, drum heads, etc. -...

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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 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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How to Buy a Cheap Drum Set Without Buyer’s Remorse

Spending thousands of dollars on drum gear is not an option for most of us. For this reason, we are always on the hunt for good deals in all corners of the internet. Having purchased a lot of drum...

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What Are 3, 4 and 5 Piece Drum Sets and Configurations?

As a new drummer or the parent of a beginning student, it can be confusing to know what kind of drum set configuration to purchase. As a long time drummer and instructor, I've encountered a wide...

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I'm Alex, a long time educator in the percussive arts. After earning my degree from Berklee College of Music in Boston, I spent subsequent years in Nashville working as both a percussion educator (high school & private instruction) and audio engineer. 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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-Alex

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