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Gear Reviews (Neil Peart)

Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories

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Early Drummer's Traps, Chinese Toms, and Sound Effects

In the early 1900’s the proper term for a professional working drummer was a “Trap Drummer,” this was short for “contraption drummer.” These musicians were much more than simple timekeepers. They provided live musical accompaniment and sound effects for vaudeville…

By Tim Northup
Nov 1, 2025

Early Drummer's Traps, Chinese Toms, and Sound Effects

In the early 1900’s the proper term for a professional working drummer was a “Trap Drummer,” this was short for “contraption drummer.” These musicians were much more than simple timekeepers. They provided live musical accompaniment and sound effects for vaudeville…

By Tim Northup
Nov 1, 2025

Early Drummer's Traps, Chinese Toms, and Sound Effects

In the early 1900’s the proper term for a professional working drummer was a “Trap Drummer,” this was short for “contraption drummer.” These musicians were much more than simple timekeepers. They provided live musical accompaniment and sound effects for vaudeville…

By Tim Northup
Nov 1, 2025

Early Drummer's Traps, Chinese Toms, and Sound Effects

In the early 1900’s the proper term for a professional working drummer was a “Trap Drummer,” this was short for “contraption drummer.” These musicians were much more than simple timekeepers. They provided live musical accompaniment and sound effects for vaudeville…

By Tim Northup
Nov 1, 2025

Early Drummer's Traps, Chinese Toms, and Sound Effects

In the early 1900’s the proper term for a professional working drummer was a “Trap Drummer,” this was short for “contraption drummer.” These musicians were much more than simple timekeepers. They provided live musical accompaniment and sound effects for vaudeville…

By Tim Northup
Nov 1, 2025
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