Snare Drums
The dawn of a New Year brings a host of new snare drums, crafted in brass, steel, maple, birch, walnut, oak, beech, mahogany, resins and other synthetics. We’re going to assist our readers in determining the next snare drum(s) they purchase by posing such criteria as tone, projection, timbre... and price. This is going to be a fun, musically aware, and informative article drummers will clip out for future reference, applicable to all styles from rock to classical.
Choosing Drumheads
Years ago there were maybe two brands of drumheads - unless you count calfskin. Now there are “spitting image” synthetic calf heads. And brands? There are many. We’re going to simplify choosing drumheads by examining brands, models, and musical styles to which they pertain.
Cymbals
Once upon a time, there was a ride and a crash. Now there are hundreds of rides, crashes, crash-rides, ride-crashes, China type cymbals, splashes, just as there are cast cymbals, sheet metal cymbals, hand hammered, and machine hammered cymbals. Arguably one of the very oldest instruments, the cymbal never ceases to intrigue drummers. Our expert cymbal analysts give our readers the real deal on cymbals.
Annual Musicians' Guide
If you're trying to reach drummers and percussionists with your musical service, educational institution, or fruits of your craftsmanship, you want to advertise in our Annual Musicians' Guide. Musicians keep them close by fifty two weeks a year. We call that pretty good visibility.
Whats Hot in Percussion
In this issue we turn up the burner and serve you the latest in bongos, congas, timbales, bells, djembes, shakers, and so on. Percussion is at the heart of numerous wellness & communal movements. Soon they claim, there'll be a percussion instrument in every house. Let's help those householders in their choice.
Sticks
Did you know that the flower holders in VW New Beetles are perfect receptacles for drumsticks? Don't worry, we won't get into that! But in this issue we will explore the latest in maple, hickory, exotic wood, metal, and synthetic drumsticks. We'll assist you in choosing drumsticks, and we'll offer an insider's look at various drumstick manufacturers. We're raring to share our extensive knowledge with our readers. After all, what's a drummer without sticks?
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