Improving your drum stick grip is essential for better control and precision in your drumming and reducing the risk of a badly timed stick drop in the middle of a performance. In this article we look at ten products designed to enhance your drumstick grip and improve your performance.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced drummer choosing a new kit can be exciting but daunting. In this guide we review the 10 essential features that beginner should consider when choosing a new kit, to help navigate the options.

Understanding what influences a drum’s sound can help you to make decisions about your gear and achieve the sound you want. Bearing edges are one of those important contributors to the drum’s sound. But what are they and what difference do they make?

Drummers can do a lot with drum heads to influence their sound. They perhaps make even more difference than changing the drum itself. But what do you need to know about different types of drum head to make the right choice? The three key aspects of drum heads are the material, the number of plies, and the thickness. Here’s what you need to know.

Choosing the right drum sticks can be a minefield. But finding the right match for you can transform how it feels to play the drums. This guide talks through the main things to consider when choosing your sticks.

From their early roots as rudimentary mechanical rhythm keepers drum machines have evolved to significantly influence modern music from techno to hip hop and pop. In many cases their iconic sounds have come to define genres. This article explores the evolution, looking at some of the most influential drum machines such as the Roland TR-808 and 909, The Elektron Machinedrum and early models such as the Wurlitzer Sideman.