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It's Questionable: E-Drums and Apartment Dwellers

E-Drums and Apartment Dwellers I live in a very old three-story apartment building with hardwood floors. I bought a Roland TD-20 drumkit for my son, but apparently the impact from the pads is finding its way into the apartment below,…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

Nickel and Chrome Plating: What's the Difference?

It’s Questionable Nickel and Chrome Plating: What’s the Difference? Iam looking to buy a nice 6.5×14 brass snare to use as my primary drum for studio and live applications. I really like the clean, shiny look of chrome, but I…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

Rebuilding Double Bass Chops

As in any area of drumming, there are no shortcuts to building chops. You have to invest a considerable amount of time and make sure you’re practicing efficiently and effectively, with proper mechanics. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

It's Questionable - I Want My Old Drums Back

I recently received a promotion at my day job, so I decided to treat myself to a new set of drums. I was thrilled at first, but then I started to wish I hadn’t sold my old kit. I now…

Modern Drummer
Nov 9, 2015

It's Questionable - I Want My Old Drums Back

I recently received a promotion at my day job, so I decided to treat myself to a new set of drums. I was thrilled at first, but then I started to wish I hadn’t sold my old kit. I now…

Modern Drummer
Nov 9, 2015

It's Questionable - What's This Ride?

"I bought this Meinl ride on Craigslist, and I’ve been wondering if it’s a rare cymbal. The writing on it says it’s a Byzance series 21" Dry ride, but when I searched for that exact model I couldn’t find anything.…

Modern Drummer
Nov 9, 2015

It's Questionable - What's This Ride?

"I bought this Meinl ride on Craigslist, and I’ve been wondering if it’s a rare cymbal. The writing on it says it’s a Byzance series 21" Dry ride, but when I searched for that exact model I couldn’t find anything.…

Modern Drummer
Nov 9, 2015