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.
The Stuff Cymbals Are Made Of
Cymbals are more than just pieces of metal that we strike. This article goes into the alloys that make up the various cymbals we play.
Cymbal Sounds
Cymbals are so versatile. You can change their sounds by how you strike them, where you strike them, and what you strike them with. Let’s take a look at the different sounds you can get from your cymbals.
Star Drum Set Shootout
This video demonstrates the difference between maple, bubinga, and walnut Tama Star drum sets.
Functional LEGO Drum Set
Joshua Hanlon from BrickPodcast.com talks with Brian Melick about his drum set constructed out of LEGO.