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.
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.