Whether you’re just starting out with playing drums or you’re an experienced touring drummer getting your practice in is critical! As with most musicians, practising our instruments can be a struggle with the amount of noise they produce. And for drummers especially, the amount of space they take up! Luckily, a lot of drum practice … Read more
But, of all these things, the most important to me is being loud enough to cut through the mix. The rock drum head has to be able to deliver a HUGE sound to punch through the guitars and bass. Without this, the your drum heads will falter and your sound will fall flat. Also read: … Read more
Every musician wants to enjoy the sound of their music on stage. On top of this, gig-goers want to be able to enjoy a show without ringing in their ears the next day. This is where choosing the best ear plugs comes into play. Alpine offers an amazing hearing protection accessory that is specially designed … Read more
Electronic drum kits are great for beginners as they don’t take up a lot of space and don’t make anywhere near as much noise as a full kit. They’re usually a go-to choice for people learning as they are great to practise on, in-between lessons when you can’t play a full kit. They also make … Read more
When I was younger, I used to exclusively play Travis Barker’s signature drumsticks for a few reasons: Like I mentioned, this was when I was pretty new to drumming but when I started playing in bands and touring, I started going through pairs of sticks like crazy and things became very pricey, very quickly. So if … Read more
