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Read more about the article Are Your Cymbals Too Loud? (Here’s What to Do)

Are Your Cymbals Too Loud? (Here’s What to Do)

  • Drum Cymbals / Drum Gear / Drum Lessons

Sometimes a kit just needs more cymbals. Moreover, sometimes they can give even the most seasoned drummer a splitting headache. Although usually, it is the other members of the band…

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Read more about the article Why Your Cymbals are Turning Green (With Fixes)

Why Your Cymbals are Turning Green (With Fixes)

  • Drum Cymbals / Drum Gear

Cymbals, like anything else in life, do not last forever. And in certain conditions, they will degrade quite quickly.   So, why are your cymbals turning green?  Drum cymbals turn green…

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Read more about the article 5 Reasons My Drums Sound Bad – And What to Do

5 Reasons My Drums Sound Bad – And What to Do

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When one is new to drumming or even experienced but have some new drums, sometimes things do not sound quite right. Moreover, sometimes things sound just plain wrong. Whether its…

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Read more about the article Why Do Drummers Cross Arms? (This is Why)

Why Do Drummers Cross Arms? (This is Why)

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Drumming, like any instrument, has its own set of physical idiosyncrasies to deal with when playing. One such example of this is how drummers cross their arms when they play…

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Read more about the article Why Do Drummers Use Rugs?

Why Do Drummers Use Rugs?

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We have all seen them, the crazy drummers like Animal of Dr.Teeth and The Electric Mayhem. Moreover, if one has witnessed such a spectacle in person, it is no wonder…

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Read more about the article Why are Electronic Drums So Expensive?

Why are Electronic Drums So Expensive?

  • Drum Gear / Drum Sets

When you’re looking for a decent electronic drum kit or even a single pad, you might be surprised at the cost. Electronic drums are pretty simple technology, so why are…

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Read more about the article How Do Drummers Not Get Tired? (This is How)

How Do Drummers Not Get Tired? (This is How)

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Drumming can be fun as well as rewarding. Acting as the backbone of any musical composition, the drummer is always on the move. Moreover, while a drummer is beating away…

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Read more about the article Drumming as a Hobby – How Serious is It?

Drumming as a Hobby – How Serious is It?

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When one is passionate about something, like music, it can become almost like an obsession. Or, in my case, a full-blown major part of my life. If you wake up…

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Read more about the article Are Drums Harder than Guitar? (This is Why)

Are Drums Harder than Guitar? (This is Why)

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When considering becoming a musician, one of the first things people ask is how hard it is to play drums or a guitar. So, are drums harder than guitar to…

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Read more about the article This is Why Drummers Wear Gloves

This is Why Drummers Wear Gloves

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Non-drummers often ask why drummers wear gloves. Drummers sometimes play up to three sets of tunes per night. This heavy playing will eventually start taking a toll on the hands.  The…

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I'm Tyler Marks, creator of DrumSector.com. I currently play mostly jazz percussion in the Boston area. You will find articles here by me and different drummers throughout the USA who provide their unique perspectives on the craft of drumming.

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