Gear
Birth Of The Modern Hi-Hat
Get schooled on the history of the hi-hat, starting with when it first appeared on recordings. Fun hi-hat facts are included to impress your friends.
Gear
5,000 Years In 3,000 Words: Cymbal History
We take a closer look at most basic, yet complex instrument we know, starting with a bit of history on how the cymbal came to be and where it is now.
Features
Double Bass Legends: A Short History
From Bellson to Bozzio and beyond, these are the drummers who have pushed the vocabulary ever forward in the history of double-bass drumming.
Lessons
A Look Back At The Heyday Of Rock Drum Solos
Rock drum solos are often thought of as indulgent exercises that made audience members snooze, but here we honor the ones that made a difference.
Gear
The Top 10 Drum Kit Innovations
From playability to portability, each features of the modern drum set evolved from years of trial and error. Some we can't imagine living without.
News
Sabian Opens Factory Museum
Sabian opens a factory museum in New Brunswick, that serves as an amazing look at the history of the cymbal-making company.
Features
A Look At Drumming’s Leading Ladies
The battle for equality rages on, but female drummers have come a long way, thanks to a handful of unforgettable percussive pioneers.
Features
Drumming Innovators: Papa Jo Jones
Take a walk down memory lane with this moment in history: Papa Jo Jones, the first great drummer to play with legendary big band leader Count Basie.
Features
5 Reasons To Love “Rock Around The Clock”
We’ve all heard Bill Haley’s “Rock Around The Clock,” yet many don’t appreciate it. Here’s why students of rock should care about this historic track.
Hand Drum
Drums Of Illumination: Frame Drum Roundtable
We gathered together Belloni, Piazza, and Rondeau to talk about the history of the frame drum, and how they learned from – and broke with – tradition in their own work.
