Do you need a huge drum kit or is it unnecessary? Are smaller kits the way to go? In this article I'll be comparing the pros and cons of small and large drum sets so you can decide how many drums you...

When purchasing an electronic drum kit, one of the first things you need to decide is whether you want to go with rubber pads or mesh heads. This will influence the feel, volume and price of the kit,...

Drums take up a lot of space so some drummers may think about storing their kits in a garage or shed so they're out of the way, but is this a good idea? Or will it cause damage to the drum...

The snare is one of the central components of a drum set, but it can also be found in orchestras and marching bands too. Snares come in all different sizes so in this article I'll explain why the...

Snares typically have either wooden shells or metal shells and this has a big impact on how the drum sounds. In this article I'll be comparing wooden and metal snares head-to-head so you can...

Drum kits can get pretty heavy making them quite difficult to transport. In this article I'll give you a good idea of how much different types of drum kits and individual drums and cymbals weigh on...