There are many different types of drums available from loads of different brands, but do they actually sound different from one another? Here's the quick answer... Individual drums sound...

Different size drumsticks sound and feel different, so it's important to try and choose the ones which suit you the most. Two popular sizes are 5a and 7a; so in this article I'll compare them...

If you want a leaner drum kit then you may be wondering if you can use your crash cymbal as a ride cymbal and ditch your ride cymbal entirely. Or you might just want to know if riding the crash...

When setting up their kit, many drummers wonder if their mounted toms should either sit flat, or be tilted at an angle. The topic often creates a lot of debate in the drumming community, so in this...

The main reason why drummers want to dampen their cymbals is to reduce the volume, either for practicing or in smaller venues. Some drummers also like to dampen their cymbals to reduce the amount of...

The ride cymbal and the hi-hat are two of the most commonly used components of a 5-piece drum set, but what's the difference between them? In this article I'll compare the shape, size, sound,...