Cymbal Terminology
Describing what a cymbal sounds like) can be confusing because the words used can mean different things to different people. Here are definitions of the most widely used terms to describe cymbal sounds.
The Drum Archive
The Drum Archive is a collection of visual drumming catalogs from companies from around the world going back decades.
Unique Drum Setups
A drum set is a personal collection of drums and cymbals that can reflect that drummer’s personality and playing style. Here are just several unique setups that stand out, in some way, from the typical drum set.
Bass Drum Head Shootout
This video demonstrates the difference between different Remo, Aquarian, and Evans bass drum heads on the same drum.
The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa
The U. S. Marine Band has compiled six volumes of John Philip Souza marches that you can check out for free.
Tuning to the Drum Shell
This video investigates whether or not tuning a drum to the resonant pitch of the shell makes a difference and checks to see how much the resonant pitch of the shell changes with and without hardware intact.