DRUM! Magazine

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Old School Tools: How To Tuck Calfskin Heads

Long before the birth of Mylar, drummers made their own drumheads from calfskin and wood hoops. Not yet a lost art, here’s how to tuck your own heads.

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5 Steps To A Better Snare Sound

Here are five steps to gaining that perfect snare sound, including taking your instrument to a professional, if you can’t figure it out yourself.

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How To Coax Seven Sounds From One Cymbal

Check out seven sounds that can be easily produced from a cymbal with nothing more than a pair of sticks in the middle of a performance.

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Drum Care: How To Fix A Broken Pedal

Nothing’s worse than when the hinge on your bass pedal breaks onstage. But it’s not that hard to fix with some very basic tools and a little skill.

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Kit Care: Repair A Cracked Drum Shell In 5 Steps

Some drummers think it’s time to buy a new drum if they crack a shell. Put away your checkbook – here’s how to repair a cracked shell at home.

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Do It Yourself: How To Wrap Drum Shells

Do you love the way your old drum set sounds, but have gotten tired of its raggedy old finish? Follow these easy steps to rewrap your kit by yourself.

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Workshop: How To Tune Drums In Four Steps

We take the mystery out of drum tuning with this four-step process. Once you get it down it will be as easy as riding a bike.

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Aronoff & Pelton Share Tips For Learning Songs

Learn to interpret melodies, chord changes, and even lyrics on the kit with these time-tested tips from pros who know: Kenny Aronoff and Shawn Pelton.