Nothing beats sitting and playing at your acoustic or electronic drum kit, however, in my opinion, the humble practice pad should still be a crucial part of your setup. While playing a full drum kit ...

Whether you are learning to play the drums or a guitar, to reach the expert level, you will need a good amount of practice. When you are learning drums, you are often instructed to understand the ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Drumming is one of the more visceral forms of creative ...

NAMM 2026: Donner is known for squeezing-in plenty of bang for your buck, and new for 2026 is its Groove Series, a new line ...

Playing the drums requires a lot of practice, but that practice can be incredibly loud. A nice workaround is presented by [PocketBoy], in converting an acoustic kit ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Of the various ways in which you can indulge your musical ...

Music has been a huge part of my life since I was a small boy. I learned how to play drums when I was 7 and then moved on to guitar around the age of 11. So when Alesis sent their press release about ...

The new guide by musical instruments retailer Sam Ash compares Roland V-Drums and Yamaha DTX electronic kits for beginners, highlighting Roland's quiet dual-ply mesh pads and Yamaha's sound ...