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Drums are a fantastic musical and exercise outlet, and they offer many therapeutic benefits, as well. However, they are not the quietest instrument available, which is why people have come up with ingenious ways of muffling drums throughout the years. Whether they use pillows or tape or the more commercial methods of dampening the sounds of their enthusiasm, almost every drummer will come across a need for it at one time or another.Drummers usually want to dampen or muffle their sound for two re …

When selecting cymbals for your drum kit, it is important to check out the look of the cymbals as well as the sound and design. While there are a variety of cymbal types, there are two, main cymbal finishes: brilliant and natural. Brilliant cymbals are finished in a way that makes them shiny and flashy, which appeals to many drummers. In fact, brilliant cymbals are what most people are used to seeing as part of a typical drum kit. Natural cymbals also have appeal and draw the attention of drumme …

Summer is a great time for being outdoors, enjoying both the nice weather and the people in our lives. As we take the time for picnics, festivals, and playing in the water, we find ourselves naturally drawn to the activities we enjoyed in our youth. One of the things we never outgrow is playing games. As we get older, the types of games we play may change, but music is the great equalizer and nothing is better than rhythm games for summer fun.Rhythm games have probably been enjoyed since humans …

Like any instrument, didgeridoos require some upkeep. If you would like to enjoy your didgeridoo for many years, it is best to look into didgeridoo maintenance and care. They are not difficult to maintain, but you must be willing to put in the time and effort in order to enjoy the rewards.Like any wood instrument, didgeridoos may fall victim to cracks, so it pays to remain mindful of how often the instrument is played. Serious didgeridoo players may have dozens of them available so that no one i …

Once you have decided that hand drums are something you would like to learn to play, it may be difficult to choose a particular type. One of the great things about these percussion instruments is that there are so many to choose from. That is also what can make it difficult to decide. Four popular choices for beginning drummers, or for those looking for a different depth of sound or ease of portability as a drummer are the djembe, cajon, bongos, or congas. These drums are all popular instruments …

One thing people who are considering taking up the bass drum in a marching band may not think about is the importance of a strong core. Good posture is vital to being able to belt out the sounds so many look forward to hearing while watching a band march across a field or down a street. Bass drum playing in the marching band requires good upper body strength for both beating the drum and looking professional in between drum beatings. So much of how good the bass sounds during play will depend up …

Creative people thrive upon inspiration. We can find it in the most unusual and unsuspecting places and moments. One thing that is great, though, is finding inspiration from people who do what you do. Finding inspirational quotes by and about drummers is not as easy as it sounds. Drummers are often quoted, but not always for saying the most inspirational stuff. And, yes, drummers get talked about, but maybe in more ways than we know. Drummers are the essence of creativity, taking a natural rhyth …

X8 Drums is proud to announce its newest line of drums: Sela cajons. Sela is a German company that has produced high quality instruments for more than ten years. Founded and developed by Mark Westenberger, the company prides itself on taking customer suggestions and desires into consideration when developing cajons. Because of this, Sela cajons rival Schlagwerk in quality, but ship flat, allowing accessible price levels. A Sela drum is assembled by the customer unless the individual pays $19.99 …

It may not seem like it, but drumming provides a great cardio workout. In fact, gyms and fitness clubs throughout the country are starting to see a trend in offering drumming exercise classes. When watching drummers, we first notice that the entire body is in motion and then we notice the sweat. According to what they used to teach in high school gym classes, sweat results from getting that heart rate up, up, up! And, when that happens consistently, the person is likely to lose weight. But, how …

Drumming is a pleasurable experience, in-and-of-itself, but there is more to it than banging on a djembe, congas or a full drum set. Drumming has been shown to reduce and alleviate stress and anxiety, favorably affect brain development, help people bond better, and boost the immune system. These “side effects” of drumming not only improve life for the drummer, but they can also aid in the improvement of entire communities.One thing many drummers will tell you is that they feel better when they d …