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Drumming Review Staff on October 27, 2018Imagine what the sunlight, as it dances across a still, pristine landscape, would sound like. Would it sound otherworldly? Cheerful? Liberating? For me, it would be reminiscent of a xylophone, only brighter, somewhat higher pitched, sweet and melodious. Perhaps you have even already heard such sound as a ringtone on your cell phone. Who knows?…
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Drumming Review Staff on October 26, 2018Whether you’ve been to a party with a couple of hipsters, traveled to West Africa, or just visited a local street corner with busking musicians, there’s certainty in my mind that you have already seen a djembe drum before. In a hurry? We recommend the Meinl Percussion ADJ3. Djembe drums are becoming more and more…
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Drumming Review Staff on October 20, 2018If you're a drummer, there's no doubt in my mind that you have heard or have used the phrase "four on the floor" before. This rhythmic pattern is the very bedrock of many popular styles of music. As a working drummer, it's important to embrace this style, even if it's not the most exciting thing…
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Drumming Review Staff on October 12, 2018Not too long ago I began wondering if my sample pad setup was a bit unnecessary. See, I use a laptop computer to run our backing tracks alongside a Roland SPD-SX to trigger the playback. The problem is, I only end up using four pads on the Roland out of the total nine. I began…
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Drumming Review Staff on October 8, 2018Our drums are sacred to us. Believe me, I get that. I despise the idea of someone playing on my kit or cymbals. However, there will come a point in your drumming career, whether professional or hobby, that you will need to share your drum kit, or someone else's, at a show. Sharing drum kits is…
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