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drum kit price
i want to sell my acoustic kit for an electric kit. i got my kit in 1998. i was wondering how much it would sell for
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Seth--sorry,...
Benson Staffordshire Snare Drum
I have been asked to buy a benson staffordshire snare drum for 200 euro, i have not heard of this drum, can you give me info on it, thanks Michael....
Sonor Drum Kit
I'm going to purchase a double bass drum kit.
its a Sonor kit: two bass drums;four mounted toms;
one floor tom; a snare drum; two boom stands;...
Buying a Drum Kit
I am a first time buyer and beginner drum player. I have absolutely no experience,(we all have to start somewhere). I am looking at a drum kit ...
Which Drum Kit?
What type of drum set can I use for recording and for playing live on stage? I have a Pearl Export series drum set. Is that type of drum set good ...
Help--Double Bass Pedal or Two Bass Drums?
I'm just wondering which is better to use for metal drumming, two bass drums or a double bass pedal?
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Hi, Wade--
In my opinion,...
Light and Heavy Ride Cymbals
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What is the difference between light and heavy rides?
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Lighter rides are typically quicker to respond but have less volume and sustain....
Can you change the heads on rotary toms?????
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Are they meant to be the clear heads. Or will they sound better if you buy new heads for them? Please help me.
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Hi, Ryan--
YES!! You ...
Hitting a Drum..
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Which is more important..striking the drum or letting the sound go?
I've watched those tabla players and their fingers seem to be all over ...
Rotary tom heads
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I recently bought some rotary toms (6,8, and 10 inches) and already broke the heads that came with them (I am not a heavy hitter though they were ...
Best Wood to Make Drums
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What is the best wood to make a drum kit out of?
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Hi, Sean--
There are several kinds of wood that meet the requirements for making ...
Gretsch v. Taye
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I currently have a Taye Rock 5 piece. I'm interested in your thoughts about the Taye drum set versus Gretsch Catalina Maple Fusion Shell Pack with ...
Dent in Bass Drum Head
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My question is, is it normal if my bass drum starts to dent in a little bit where the pedal hits it. i have it tuned pretty well, its not too tight and ...
How To Read Drum Music
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If I know the parts of the drums, how do I learn how to read the drum music? All I'm doing is playing it how I hear it.
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Hi, Devon-...
Resonator Heads--Effect on Sound of Drum
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What significance does the bottom head have on sound? Should I purchase the same top and bottom, or can I go cheaper on the bottom and "spendy"...
Is this a good first drum set?
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Also do you think it will come with stands?
I have also picked out a hi hat and crash..
http://www.music123.com/Zildjian-Planet-Z-Crash-...
Drum triggering
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what does it mean to trigger a drum or drum set if you can?
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Hi Mike!
A drum trigger is a device that you mount on a drum in much ...
What is the Best Brand of Drums?
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What kind of drums is the best?
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I assuming you are asking about BRANDS of drums. because your questions is very general, Iwill just ...
Parts of a Drum Set
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How do you read tabs for drums if you don't know what some of the parts of your drums are called?
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Hi, Devon--
The best thing ...
Ringing Drums
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Ive been playing for about 4 years and just got my first acoustic kit in December. Its a Gretsch Catalina Maple. 2 mounted toms, 2 floor toms, snare....
Where Should I Place My Roto Toms?
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I have a 7 piece drum set (single bass, 3 toms and two floor toms). I also like adding my roto toms to this set but I'm having a hard time placing ...
Cymbal Techniques
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What is the notation and name for striking a cymbal
quickly, causing it to slowly increase volume and then
fade?
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The technique is ...
Which Drum Kit?
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I need a professional drums kit but afraid of fake ones that look like original. How do I know the original and what is the make you will recommend ...
Best Kinds of Wood to Make Drums
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What is the best kind of wood to use to make a drum set?
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There are several kinds of wood that meet the requirements for making a ...
Buzzing snares.
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How do I keep my snares from buzzing when I hit the toms?
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Hi,John--
Your snares are buzzing because the pitch of the tom is related ...
Converted Floor Tom Riser
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I have a Sonor Force 2001 kit and I usually play with a four piece set-up, so I converted my 16" by 16" floor tom to a bass drum. The spurs that ...
Type of Wood Used to Make Drum Shells
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I was wondering if the type of wood used to make drum shells matters. Like is oak better than maple or what.
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In general, the harder ...
Tama Rockstar
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I have a Rockstar tom I am trying to sell that I was told was maple and am getting emails from fellow E Bayers that I am false advertising and that ...
Tama Superstar Drums--What kind of shells do I have?
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I have an older Tama Superstar natural finish kit but don't know what type of wood is used. Inside the shell is an "S" stamp. Any help is appreciated,...
Double and Triple Kicks
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How are double, triple etc. kicks best done?
I try doing double kicks but i don't know which one is better;the heel up or heel down one? Also ...
Bass Drum Triggers
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What are bass drum triggers?
ANSWER: Hi Chris! A bass drum (or any drum, for that matter) trigger is a device that you mount on a drum ...
Black on sticks after cleaning cymbals
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I just polished my cymbals with zildjian cymbal polish and, after playing, it's leaving a black scruff on my sticks and its scuffing up my other ...
Reading Drum Music
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I forgot something--
What does the > mean on top of the beats?
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Poll,
The ">" above a note is an ACCENT mark. It means to ...
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