Understanding how a drum kit works will unlock the secrets of drum programming. We dive into kicks, snares, hats and drum scoring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

So you want to learn to play the drums. Thrash the skins. Hit some wooden circles with sticks in the pursuit of that sweet, sweet rhythm. In this endeavor I salute you, especially if you’re a kid ...

Drumming 101 The drum kit comprises a kick drum, a snare drum and a pair of hi-hats, plus a variable number of tom toms and cymbals (usually two or three toms and four or five cymbals, although the ...