We’ve already covered the best gifts for drummers and a huge list of gifts for musicians. Now, we’ve got guitar lovers covered as well, with our brand new guide to the best gifts for guitarists here.   If you’re looking for something to give the guitarist in your life, this page is for you. We cover the best gear across a wide range of prices, starting from under $20. Check out our ultimate guide on the best gifts for guitar players here. The post Gigantic New Guide: The Best Guitar Gifts appeared first on Drumhead Authority ..read more

Sad news for the drumming world today, as Charlie Watts passes away at a hospital in London. No cause of death has been released, however Watts’ publicist released a statement saying that he “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.” Charlie Watts joined the Rolling Stones in 1963, and was part of the band’s first stable lineup. Since then, he has formed the band’s rock-solid rhythm foundation and has been an integral member both in the studio and live. Earlier this month it was announced that Watts was to undergo an “unspecified medical procedure”, a ..read more

Travis Barker has listed a huge range of drum kits, drums, mixers, electronic drums, drum machines, and more for sale on Reverb. Central to the collection are two drum kits: The OCDP “Troy Lee Designs” Drum Kit that was used in the music video for “I Feel So” by Box Car Racer. The kit is comprised of three toms (12×9, 14×12, 16×14), a 22×20 bass drum, and a 14×7 snare. The OCDP “Evel Knievel” Drum Kit used in Blink 182’s video for “Adam’s Song”. This kit includes 12×8, 14×12, and 16×14 toms, a 22×20 bass drum, and a deep 14×8 snare drum. Both of these Travis Barker drum kits have some minor ..read more

Two new articles are now online, this time focusing on the all-important practice pad. As a drummer, the practice pad is the go-to tool to improve your chops. There’s an endless number of pads out there, making it difficult to figure out which one is best. Luckily we’ve come across a great one: the Freddy Charles signature practice pad. It’s built for bounce, and (importantly) you get some very nice educational content with the pad to ensure you’re making the most of the rebound the pad provides. Read our review of the Freddy Charles practice pad here. Freddy was also nice enough to also writ ..read more

In this article, London-based drummer Nick Schlesinger covers his unique take on creating great new grooves and patterns using old and seemingly simple concepts (in this case, showing how far you can take a six stroke roll). You’ll see the drum transcriptions for each part of this lesson throughout the article below, or you can download the transcriptions all in one (as a PDF). This lesson is based on one of Nick’s video lessons, which you can check out here: Breaking New Ground With Old Ideas By Nick Schlesinger Let’s level the playing field for a moment. As drummers we’re all in the same bo ..read more

Read our deep-dive into the history of the Ludwig drum company. From humble beginnings, Ludwig rose to become the most recognizable drum brand in history, endorsed by some of the biggest names in music, and recorded on countless albums. Read our full history of Ludwig drums, including a quick guide to today’s kits. The post The Full Story of Ludwig Drums appeared first on Drumhead Authority ..read more

Our latest article looks at how you can build a tiny, powerful, full-featured electronic drum kit that is perfect for playing quietly in an apartment. It even blows most full-size electronic drum kits out of the water when it comes to the number of pads, features, and functionality. See what makes this tiny electronic drum kit so powerful right here. The post Building a powerful full-featured mini electronic drum kit appeared first on Drumhead Authority ..read more

Looking to own a piece of history? Currently being auctioned is Neil Peart’s drum kit – a Slingerland set used on Rush’s tours and albums between 1974 and 1977. The Neil Peart drum kit is a chrome wrapped Slingerland kit made in Niles, Illinois, USA. Made of 3-ply shells of maple, poplar, and mahogany, the drum set is comprised of: Two 22″ bass drums, with blue resonant heads showing the “Rush” logo and “neil” “peart” across each head Two 13″ toms 14″ tom (with resonant head signed by Neil Peart) 16″ floor tom 14″ copper wrap Artist snare drum  6″, 8″, 10″, & 12″ copper wrap concert ..read more

DW fans: check out our new guide to Drum Workshop’s history. We cover their beginning and ongoing innovations, starting from their very first product, a hardware case drum seat. The post A Guide To DW’s Innovative History appeared first on Drumhead Authority ..read more

We’ve just released a brand new article covering the history and numerous innovations of Premier drums. Plus, there’s a full overview of today’s Premier drum kits, to help you find the best drum set for your needs. Read our full history & buying guide to Premier drums here. The post Premier Drums: A Full History & Buying Guide appeared first on Drumhead Authority ..read more