Drums and percussive instruments have been used by humans ever since we’ve inhabited the earth and are known as the oldest instruments in the world. In its most primitive form, a drum is made up of a  skin which is stretched out across a hollow shell and is struck by hand or a stick to create a sound. The basic design of drums hasn’t changed over the centuries, but they have evolved into a popular musical instrument after being utilized as a form of communication in the early days.

Today’s modern drum kits consist of several types of drums which are designed to produce a different or specific sound. These may include timpani and bongos as well as bass and snare drums etc. Drums are used in all types of music genres from classical to heavy metal rock as the rhythm, beat and backbone of most modern music. Some of the most famous drummers throughout the years include Keith Moon, John Bonham, Ringo Starr, David Grohl, Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Carl Palmer, Charlie Watts, Ian Paice, DJ Fontana, Gene Krupa, Ginger Baker and Mitch Mitchell. In recent years, drummers who have contributed to the evolution of percussion include the likes of Mark Guiliana, JoJo Mayer, Marco Minnemann, Alex Rudinger, Thomas Pridgen, Keith Carlock, Anderson Paak, Travis Barker, Josh Dunn and Luke Holland, to name a few.

Acoustic Drum Kits

Like all musicians, drummers need a quality instrument to sound their best. Most modern drummers play acoustic drum sets which mean they aren’t aided by electronics other than amplification via microphones. A drum set is basically a collection of several drums and cymbals and possibly other acoustic instruments such as the tambourine, gongs, tubular bells, timbales, cowbell, woodblock and triangles. This allows a single drummer to play an assortment of instruments rather than several percussionists sharing the workload. Basic acoustic drum sets consists of toms, snares and a bass drum which combine to produce different pitches and tones. Acoustic sets also contain cymbals such as hi-hat, crash and ride cymbals.

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Electric Drum Kits

Electronic drums, which were first designed in the 1970s, are often used when drummers need to play at a lower volume than an acoustic kit. These sets consist of sensor pads with the sounds coming from a PA system or keyboard amplifier. Many drummers practice on electric sets since they can do so in silence with a pair of headphones, which also makes them ideal for beginners. Electronic kits are designed to produce a wide range of acoustic drumming sounds as well as cymbals and other percussion instruments such as tubular bells and gongs etc. Some drummers add an electronic pad to an acoustic kit for more creative options. Electric drum sets are much smaller and lighter than acoustic sets making them easier to transport and set up.

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Cajons and Hand Drums

A Cajon is a hand-percussion instrument which can be traced back to the nation of Peru in 18th century. It’s a box-shaped wood instrument which makes sounds when the front place is struck and has an open sound board in the back. Popular cajons are the solo drum, middle drum and bass box drum with the middle drum usually being played with spoons rather than your hands. The cajon is popular in south America and Spain, but is now a common instrument in just about every genre of music. A drummer can sit atop a cajon and play the drums with their hands while using a pedal for the cajon.

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Practice Pads

Drumming like everything else in the world takes lots of practice if you hope to reach your full potential. Small and various-sized practice pads are available to allow you to achieve your peak drumming level. They are lightweight, relatively quiet and easy to transport with some models even being designed to strap on to your knee. These convenient pads allow you to practice your craft anywhere and anytime and are ideal for speed, control and hand technique.

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Shop By Brand

At The Arts Music Store we have unique drum kits, cymbals and accessories for musicians of all ages, genres and, budgets and skill levels. We are happy to provide kits from the best manufacturers the music business such as Pearl, Mapex, Gretsch, Roland, RB, Yamaha and Tama.

Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Guitars

The answer to this question relies on a few different variables. First off, acoustic drums are loud – if your household requires lower volumes, then acoustic drums might be off the table. For this, I would either consider a practice pad or an electronic drum set.

Electric guitars can either have a hollow or solid body. Hollow body guitars are used in most genres, but they are primarily used in blues and jazz. They have pickups (which is the difference between a hollow body and acoustic guitar) but also a good low-gain sound (although not at a level of high distortion).

Necks are typically maple or mahogany, and fretboards are typically made frommaple, rosewood, and, occasionally, ebony. High-end electric guitars sometimes have one-piece wooden bodies, but many guitars are made from several pieces of the same wood species glued together.

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