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The 5 Best Kalimbas of 2024 (Review)

The 5 Best Kalimbas of 2024 (Review)

The Kalimba is a simple yet beautiful instrument to play. Although many of them may appear quite similar, there are can be some significant differences between their sound quality and volume. In this article, I take you through some of the best options to buy online. My top pick as the best kalimba is the Gecko ...

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Why is it Drummer and not Drummist?

Why is it Drummer and not Drummist?

The English language is full of exceptions. Why are drummers not called drummists? We explain a few possible reasons in this article. The –er suffix is typical for a person who plays instruments that appeared a long time ago. Such examples are drummer, piper, etc. On the other hand, the –ist suffix is often used ...

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The 5 Best Ocean Drums (2024) for a Soothing Sound

The 5 Best Ocean Drums (2024) for a Soothing Sound

An Ocean Drum is a double-sided drum filled with small metal beads, which produce a nice, relaxing, and mellow sound of waves when moved around. Differing from the velocity of moving, you can get both very gentle wave sounds and also sounds of crashing waves. This is what gave them the name. They have been used in ...

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Are Drummers Musicians? The Only Answer You Need

Are Drummers Musicians? The Only Answer You Need

The short answer: Yes! The long answer: keep reading... People have been arguing about this question for decades. Drummers often get jokes directed at them claiming that they are stupid and that their instrument is primitive. Others question whether drummers should actually even be classed as musicians. We'll answer ...

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The 10 Best Percussion VST Plugins (2024)

The 10 Best Percussion VST Plugins (2024)

Percussive instruments have had a significant presence throughout ancient music history in many cultures. They are an essential element of music production and are used as a form of emotive expression to invoke spirit, passion, joy, or grief. You may have your fill of drum kit sounds, but are you looking ...

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How to Play Backing Tracks Live (Gear, Tips, Options)

How to Play Backing Tracks Live (Gear, Tips, Options)

Using backing tracks is a modern and very useful way to make your live performances shine. Backing tracks are often used for effects that are pre-recorded, added back vocals, and added layers to emphasize certain parts. In a nutshell, everything to improve the sound of your performance. Want to know how to play ...

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The Differences Between a Drummer and a Percussionist

The Differences Between a Drummer and a Percussionist

A drummer is a type of percussionist, but a percussionist is not always a drummer! It may seem a little bit hard to make a clear difference between drummers and percussionists. Drums are a type of percussion instrument. That means every drummer is a percussionist. However, being a percussionist is actually a much ...

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The 7 Best Snare Drum Stands for Acoustic Drums (2024)

The 7 Best Snare Drum Stands for Acoustic Drums (2024)

The snare is a vital part of your drum set. A high-quality stand will stand the test of time and keep your snare adjusted exactly in the right position. It's best to find a relatively heavy-duty snare stand. More sturdy stands will generally last for far longer than using light and cheap gear. That said, if weight ...

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Alesis Samplepad 4 Review

Alesis Samplepad 4 Review

Alesis Sample Pad 4 is the younger brother of the Alesis Samplepad Pro. This little sample pad has only four pads and as such is intended for people who want a more compact setup. It can be used for both studio recording as a MIDI trigger in DAW’s or in live gigging settings. The main benefit about this unit ...

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Removing Drums from a Song (How To, VSTs, Techniques, Tips)

Removing Drums from a Song (How To, VSTs, Techniques, Tips)

There are a few different methods to remove drums from songs. There are some plugins made for this purpose, while there are also crude methods which involve the use of EQ and chopping. Alternatively, there are also plenty of drumless backing tracks available online.In this article, we focus on the removal of drums ...

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