Pitched vs unpitched instruments can be a confusing topic and many drummers are unsure of which category a cymbal falls into. In this article I'll be explaining why cymbals are considered "unpitched...

Most drum kits have one snare drum, however, some players like to use a second snare drum which is also known as a side snare. But what is the point in this second snare? Some drummers have...

Tom toms can be used in a range of ways but the most common use is during a drum fill. There are two main types of tom on a drum kit: the floor tom and the rack toms. In this article I'll explain the...

Alesis make some excellent electronic drum kits for all budgets, and two of the most popular kits are the Nitro and Turbo Mesh. But what is the difference between them? In this article I'll...

Crash and ride cymbals are crucial components of a drum kit, but it be confusing figuring out which is which for new drummers. In this article I'll explain the differences between crash and ride...

Making sure your bass drum is in the optimal position is vital because it affects how the beater strikes it and how the drum sounds. In this article, I'll explain everything you need to know about...