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Transitioning from electronic drum to acoustic kit is a big step many drummers take after mastering their e kits. About 60% of electronic drummers eventually make this switch, wanting the real feel and sound that only wood and metal can…
The difference between djembe and bongo isn’t just about how they look. It’s about where they come from, how they’re made, and the kinds of music they support. Even though you play both with your hands, they are basically different…
The Vintage Asba Trundle 1965 drum kit was totally different from the big, heavy drum sets most drummers used from American or British companies back in the 1960s. Over in France, a small company named Asba didn’t just want to…
Flamenco vs Peruvian Cajón, both are wooden boxes and look the same. You sit on one, tap the front. But they sound different. The Peruvian cajón was born long ago in Peru, built by enslaved Africans who had no drums.…
The djembe is not just a drum. It’s something you feel. The djembe pulls you in for a reason. And the reason is the spirits of the djembe that live inside every beat you play. It comes from the heart…
How to sit on a cajon might sound simple. But if your tone feels flat, too soft, or kind of weak, the way you sit could be the real problem. Your back might be curved. Maybe your legs are too…
What is a dunun drum? It’s a big, strong bass drum that makes deep sounds. People play it in countries like Guinea, Mali, and Senegal in West Africa. The dunun (also called doundoun or djun-djun) is made from a hollow…
Darbuka is a small hand drum that looks like a cup or goblet. It makes loud, fun beats. People also call it a Doumbek, Tabla, or goblet drum. It is very old, people played it over 3,000 years ago in…