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Ddrum - Dios Series Snares

A well-conceived trio of deep wood and metal models designed to deliver distinct but useful tones.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 28, 2018

WFLIII - Signature Metal and Classic Wood Snares

Uniquely designed drums that carry the legacy of generations of high-quality craftsmanship into a new era.

by Brian Hill
Jun 27, 2018

What You Need to Know About Snare Drum Heads

When choosing the ideal heads for your particular needs, you should consider the following: How much sensitivity do you require? (For example, do you play a lot of quick, soft patterns and rolls, or are you mainly hammering backbeats?) How…

by Michael Dawson
Jun 27, 2018

Tempest - 8x14 Bell Bronze Snare

A massive German-made beast with a big, beefy voice to match.

by Michael Dawson
May 30, 2018

Jon Cross - 6.5x14 Macassar/Gaboon Ebony Snare

A powerhouse segment-shell drum with more musicality than most.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 27, 2017
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DTS - 6.5x14 Oscar Seaton Hybrid-Shell Snare

Product Close-Up DTS 6.5×14 Oscar Seaton Hybrid-Shell Snare Marrying birch with maple for ultimate clarity and depth. DTS, or Drum Tech Services, was founded in 2011 by acclaimed tech Steve “Steevo” Morrison, who has worked with Tommy Lee, Stephen Perkins,…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

Gaai - Sun & Stars Collection Snare Drums

One-of-a-kind hand-cut finishes and classic maple tones…with a twist. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Michael Dawson
Feb 23, 2017

Hendrix - Archetype Series Snare Drum

The Archetype series from Hendrix Drums is a high-end line of ultra-thin stave-shell snares. The company claims that the drums, with their exotic woods and world-class hardware, are some of the most versatile on the market. TO READ THE FULL…

Miguel Monroy
Feb 23, 2017

Quintuplets, Part 1: The Basics

Some may think of quintuplets—groups of five notes in the space of a quarter note—as an unusual rhythm reserved for the technical folks playing math music. But quintuplets aren’t that different from triplets (which weren’t always commonplace), and it’s possible…

Bill Bachman
Feb 23, 2017

Ghost Notes 101 with Jim Riley

One thing that separates the novice drummer from the professional is the ability to play grooves that have dimension. Ghost notes are a great way to achieve this, but first you need to understand, on an elemental level, how to…

Jim Riley
Feb 23, 2017

Swiss Rudiments - Basel Drumming, Part 4

In this lesson we’ll take a look at a song from Camp Duty Update, my most recent book about the history of rudiments and their European roots. The melody of the tune “The Slow Scotch” was used in nineteenth-century military…

Claus Hessler
Feb 23, 2017

RBH - 6x14 Poplar Prestige Snare

The Prestige series is Virginia Beach–based custom shop RBH’s line of single-ply, steam-bent snares that are crafted by hand out of premium North American lumber. These drums are finished in hand-rubbed oil and wax to preserve and accentuate the natural,…

Michael Dawson
Feb 23, 2017
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Swiss Rudiments - Basel Drumming, Part 3

In the third installment of our series on Swiss drumming, we’ll continue exploring the European roots of rudiments. In the last lesson we introduced Tagwacht pieces—music that’s typically used to awaken soldiers. The piece “Three Camps” could be considered an…

Claus Hessler
Feb 23, 2017

1,000 Ways to Practice a Single Page, Part 1: Introducing the Method

I’ve always wanted a system for practicing different subjects that I can take with me anywhere without having to lug around a heavy stack of books. My students often forgot materials for their lessons, so we ended up using any…

Libor Hadrava
Feb 17, 2017
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