I originally wrote this guide because a number of people had asked me about buying a drum kit for a Christmas present. Now, nearly three years on, I find I'm still being asked for advice, so I thought I'd...
First, if you are going to buy your offspring a drumkit make sure you know how much noise they will want to make. If noise is going to be an issue consider electronic drums with headphones, there are even...
Voc Rock Guitars Audio Reviews on ECC83 12AX7 Pre amp tubes. Essentially there are only 3 major tube manufacturers remaining in the world today. We decided to put the 3 most popular tubes manufactured by these...
The confused drummer’s guide to drum sticks. Confused by the sheer wealth of choice available on the drumstick market? Then let Rockem Music’s roving reporter guide you through the ins and outs of just what...
Do you find yourself getting a bit carried away on a gig and are worried that you’ll turn your prized instruments into something akin to iron filings and sawdust? Come into a bit of money and want to invest in...
Obviously everyone has to start somewhere, and when you do, the wealth of options available on the market these days are bound to confuse the novice drummer. So where do you start? There is an awful lot of...
Someone recently posed a question about cleaning cymbals, and their teacher had said to not clean their cymbals, as it would damage them and affect the sound. Well I consider myself an expert on cleaning...
Wooden sticks or metal sticks? In recent times, new versions of drumsticks have arrived on the market, offering today’s drummer an alternative to wood sticks. What are these sticks actually like, and are they...
Tingsha, Tingshaws, or Himalayan Cymbals are used by Buddhist monks. They are also used in Shamanistic traditions.Just like Singing bowls they are reputed to be made from 7 metals.They come in numerous Styles...