Buying a drum set can be a difficult (and expensive) process if you don't know what you're looking for. The most important aspect of drum set shopping is to know what you actually need. This article is going to look at what is necessary for beginner students to have in a drum set and how to get the best purchase for your money. Most beginning students' needs are very simple. They need a standard 5 piece drum set with hi-hat cymbals and a crash ride. It helps to have an indivi

The saying is that all things popular in music go in a circle. What is in today will be out tomorrow and what was in yesterday will be back in sometime. You can see this progression even in today's music. The current music has an overwhelming 1980's feel to it. The music is heavily produced and the appeal of the artists looks to be more visual than musical. In the 80's that led to the grunge revolt of the 90's in which the artists were not particularly attractive but the musi

There are many types of percussion instruments. Some are struck with sticks, some are shook, some are slapped together, and then there are those that are played with your hands. Hand percussion instruments can appear to be very easy to play. It is true that anyone can make a sound with most hand percussion instruments easily, but to play them well can be a difficult, but highly rewarding, experience. The most recognizable of the hand percussion instruments are the congas. The