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Jazz is an expressive style of music, involving a blend of improvisation, rhythmic complexity, and dynamic nuance. While some forms are loud and aggressive, most jazz is played at moderate volumes, in small venues, by small groups. All of that factors into which snare heads tend to work best. These are heads geared more towards […]
Metal drummers have a unique set of gear requirements. They need hardware that won’t break down or move under heavy playing, drums and cymbals that can cut through loud stage volumes, and heads that can take a beating while still sounding good. Snare heads, in particular, are asked to do a lot in this […]
When you think of drumming mistakes, you might think of botching a backbeat, flubbing a fill, or dropping a drumstick. Those are mistakes every drummer makes from time to time while playing. But drummers often make mistakes with their drumheads, too. These are the types of mistakes that can make drummers sound worse, waste money, […]
If you’re the type of drummer who plays multiple genres, going from a loud rock show one night to a soft dinner gig the next, you might need a snare head that performs well in any situation. Even if you’re lucky enough to have multiple snare drums for different occasions, you may have a favorite […]
Drummers have more bass drum head options than ever before. It seems every year manufacturers add heads with different thicknesses and design features, often appealing to drummers who play a specific genre of music. If you mainly play a certain style, there are probably a few heads tailored to your sound. A website like DrumheadSelector.com […]
Bottom drumheads play an important role in getting a great drum sound. While not struck, these heads resonate in tandem with batter heads and drum shells. That’s why bottom heads are also called ‘resonant’ heads or ‘reso’ heads. They provide much of the tone to toms and bass drums, and create articulation for snare drums. […]
A good bass drum head for metal typically combines a few important traits: extra durability to handle hard hitting, extra articulation for fast speeds, extra attack for loud stage volumes, and a decent amount of low end. Many heads cover those needs to some extent, but a few rise above the rest. They’re our picks […]
Many drumheads are made with a specific niche in mind. They could be made for extreme durability, sensitivity, darkness, brightness, or even a certain style of music. But what if you want drumheads that will sound good in as many situations as possible? In that case, you’ll need versatility – heads thin enough to sing […]
