Drummers usually play behind a glass screen to avoid the sound control problem of the drums. This article will discuss why drummers use this and some tips for making your drums sound great. I have been performing as a drummer for approximately 20 years. During this time, I have only experienced the sound from drums […]

This article will discuss why there were drummers in the civil war. As these may sound like a straightforward question for the unwary, first consider this fact: there were many other high calibers, experienced snipers for the Confederate army. In fact, because there were many hard-pressed brigades, some leaders of these brigades would issue themselves […]

Drummers love cymbals and love to show off how many they have. This article will attempt to explain why drummers have so many cymbals and how they choose which ones to use. The most common reason for having more than one cymbal on a drum is to use cymbals to get a brighter or fuller […]

This article will discuss names of different drum beats. Since there are different types of drum beats such as snare, tom, snares, floor, cymbals, and a whole lot of others, it is important to understand the differences in each one so that one can associate and practice accordingly. This will enable the drummer to play […]

Orchestral percussion usually doesn’t require a drum set but we see one in several compositions. The popularity of drums in orchestras dates back to the earliest of times. People have been using different types of drums in an orchestra to maintain the rhythm, produce unique sounds, and add excitement to the performance ever since. Let’s discuss […]