Conga drums themselves are a single, barrel-shaped drum, originally made of wood but now mostly made of plexiglass, and covered with rawhide (or some other material for drumheads). The conga was inspired by African drums, but it evolved on its own in Cuba, making it a uniquely Cuban instrument. ... » Learn More about Top Quality Conga Drums for Percussionists (Beginners and Professionals)
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The Ultimate Guide to How to Record Drums
Recording drums is a science of its own, but with the right amount of skills, equipment and patience you can achieve a great sound. Drum recording involves a set of skills It is important to have a clear vision of the type of sound that you would like to achieve. The amount of time spent on ... » Learn More about The Ultimate Guide to How to Record Drums
Best Crash Cymbals
Each piece of your drum kit - from the cymbals to the drums - plays a unique role in helping you boost creativity with your drumming style. Newcomers to drumming get caught unawares when they realize the brass crash cymbal that came with their kit has a cheap sound and needs replacement. Crash ... » Learn More about Best Crash Cymbals
Best Hi-Hat Mics
As a drummer, you want your audience hooked and grooving to your performance. A hi-hat will help you achieve this feat. It is usually a combination of two cymbals and a pedal. They are all mounted on a metal stand and used when recording any music style, whether rock, pop, jazz, or blues. The ... » Learn More about Best Hi-Hat Mics
Basic Drum Beats & Rhythms for Beginners
Every beginner drummer wants to know the answer to this question: what basic drum beats and drum rhythms should I learn? Which popular basic drum beats and drum rhythms will allow me to jam like a pro to my favorite songs? If you want to rock a stadium with drum rhythms or just start a local band ... » Learn More about Basic Drum Beats & Rhythms for Beginners