Snare buzz is often referred to as a few different things, such as snare rattle, sympathetic buzz or sympathetic vibration. It refers to the buzzing/ rattling sound produced by the snare drum when a...
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Many drummers like to have a leaner kit to help cut costs and make transportation easier. One way to do this is to use fewer cymbals. The ride cymbal is generally used more frequently than the crash...
Most modern snares have either 8-lugs or 10-lugs, but it is possible to find 6-lug snares which used to be the standard several decades ago. In this article I'll be comparing 6-lug, 8-lug and 10-lug...
Are Drums Pitched or Unpitched? (Definitive Pitch Explained)
There are two types of percussive instruments: pitched and unpitched. In this article I'll explain the difference between pitched and unpitched percussive instruments and what "definitive" pitch is....
Cymbals vary in size massively and this has a big impact on the way they sound by influencing the volume, pitch, sustain, and attack. In this article I'll take you through the different types of...
Electronic drum kits are often preferred for home-use because they are much quieter compared to acoustic drum kits, but how loud actually are they? The Quick Answer Electronic drum kits are...