One of the most important pieces of gear for drummers is the drum key. The drum key is essential for any drummer that wants to have a good sounding drum set. This is because it is the tool responsible for tuning the drum heads on the set. It fits over the post around the edges of the set and tightens and loosens the drum head to change the pitch that it emits when it is struck View full article »
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The style of music a drummer plays determines the size of the sticks he uses. There are three primary stick sizes to choose from, the 7a, the 5a and the 2b/5b.
The 7a is a shorter and thinner stick that is better suited for playing softer music, such as jazz. The 7a is also a great stick for beginner drummers and young drummers who are unable to play with heavier sticks.
The 5a is the most common and most versatile type of drumming stick. These sticks is thicker in diameter and one-half View full article »
Drummers know that there is a lot of counting that is required for what they do. The entire band depends on their efforts to keep the time. The guitar player in a rock or country band may get all the glory, but the drummer keeps everything together. The importance of math in music is well-known. The science of the art of drumming may be overlooked.
An important thing to all instruments is the timbre. There’s a reason a B flat played View full article »