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Mapex Quantum Mark II Drums
About 10 years ago Quantum marching drums debuted in the United States. Now Mapex is in the process of revamping ... -
New D’Addario Releases
Evans Drumheads and Promark by D’Addario are entering a new market—one for pipe band drummers. Collaborating with Stephen Creighton, drum ... -
HybriHEAD by Alternate Mode
When asked what makes the HybriHEAD different from the competition, Mario DeCiutiis, president of Alternate Mode Inc., cuts right to ... -
Yamaha Marching Snare Mounts
In years past, marching percussionists have been relegated to using general accessory mounts not truly designed for their specific drums. ... -
Pearl FFX Redesign and New Drum Finishes
For the 25th anniversary of the FFX Snare Drum, Pearl decided to do more than just a simple refresh of ... -
An Officer and a Musician
For many musicians, finding steady employment is a challenge in itself—but the professionals in the United States military are well ... -
Pearl Championship ArticuLite Series
Pearl Drums has released two new drums in its Championship ArticuLite Series that cater to the needs of competitive drum ... -
Pro-Mark System Blue
Pro-Mark recently teamed with The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps to release its new “System Blue” line of sticks, ... -
Tuning Your Snare
There are many approaches to tuning a snare drum. Check out just a few of Dennis DeLucia's tuning tips. From ... -
How They’re Made
Can you remember a time when you effortlessly fingered a new trumpet’s keys or jammed on a drum set using ... -
Having a Blast!
A performer in the current North American tourof Blast! describes his surreal experience, from theaudition process to the curtain calls. ... -
Back on Track
A personal tragedy almost derails one young student’s musicalendeavors, but family tradition and support from teachers helphim catch up and ...