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Traveling with Your Drums(Post)

Your drum is like an extension of your body and, as such, it deserves the same care and respect. When you are transporting your drums, it is important to make sure you do so in a way that keeps them ...

Five Things To Think About Before Traveling With Your Djembe(Post)

Before you head to the airport with your djembe, you should consider the details of traveling with an instrument. Djembes are large, oddly-shaped, and heavy, and can easily hold up your trip.1. Read ...

Pets Benefit from Music, Too(Post)

For pet owners, it can be emotionally taxing to live with a traumatized animal. The care and love needed by a creature that cannot succinctly indicate a problem can be frustrating and cause compoundi ...

Caring for Your Drum this Summer(Post)

Summer heat and fun can take a Djembe, Congas or Bongos on an adventure across the country, or just through the streets of a neighborhood. With the warmth and laid-back attitude that summer ...

The Tycoon Percussion Difference(Post)

Virtually all percussion instruments that are manufactured today are made in Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok's close proximity to the raw material and skilled labor needed to manufacture percussion ins ...

Florida Music Therapy Program Brings Peace to Patients(Post)

Music therapy is being enjoyed by patients in Tallahassee, Florida, and their loved ones are also happy about it. Big Bend Hospice has been offering music therapy since 2001, when Florida State alum ...

Music and Drums Can Ease Depression(Post)

One of the most natural responses to feeling sad, or being caught up in a “case of the blues” is to turn on some music and let the beauty (or cathartic screaming) of a favorite song ...

A Word to Djembe Students(Post)

Something I'd like to point out about studying djembe and other folkloric traditions as someone who is outside of the culture is that there are many different ways to interpret every single litt ...

Cymbals Direct Now an Authorized Dealer for Zildjian(Post)

Zildjian has been a leader in cymbals for centuries, innovating the world of drumming, classical music and performance for over 300 years. Cymbals Direct is proud to announce its designation as an ...

Enhance Your Sound with Percussion Instrument Bundles(Post)

Once you start learning to play the drums, you will likely want to experiment with various sounds. That doesn’t mean you will only play with your drum; you will likely want to use other percussi ...

Repairing Minor Hand Drum Damage(Post)

Most drummers are protective of their instruments, providing cases, bags and delicate handling while traveling or while the drum is in storage. But, no matter how gently a Djembe, Bongos or o ...

Autistic Drum Therapy(Post)

For the parent, teacher or case manager responsible for a person affected by autism, there is nothing more important than finding a way to help and benefit the life-long struggles that those ...

REVIEW: Mapex Raptor Direct Drive Double Pedal P900DTW(Post)

Mapex Raptor Direct Drive Double Pedal review by Dave Sims at X8 Drums. Dave is a young, but seasoned touring drummer and a product specialist at X8. If you have further questions about the Mapex Ped ...

How to Clean Cymbals(Post)

Whether cymbals have been kept in storage or carried around from gig to gig, they can develop a layer of dirt or grime that affects not only the appearance, but also the sound of the cymbals. Most pr ...

Winter Weather Drum Care (Post)

Now that the memories of summer have faded, and the chilly air has begun to blow, winter is beginning to make its presence known in a big way. Drum circles are moving inside, or are going on hiatus, ...

The Women Master Drummers of Guinea(Post)

The following is an unbelievable story I recently read regarding women in Africa who are literally being disowned by family members for playing the drums. That's what many members of the Amazones (Th ...

Djembe Skins and Anthrax - The Facts(Post)

When participating in a drum circle, you might expect to be carried away by the beat of the drums and feel invigorated after. What you wouldn't expect is to develop a case of anthrax. The drum commun ...

Maintaining Your Wooden Drum(Post)

Now that you have invested in the full, beautiful sound of a wooden drum you need to know how to take care of it so that it stays beautiful for years to come. Here are a few simple pointers to ...

Can you name these highest earning drummers by band?(Post)

Time to find out just how drum savvy you are when it comes to rock drummers. We've compiled a list of rock bands that are home to some of the top earning drummers in rock. Topping the list is the dru ...

Vera Figueiredo: Brazil’s Queen of Drumming(Post)

The thought of Brazilian drumming may bring to mind fantastic Latin rhythms and the integration of world drums into edgy and driving beats that make even the shyest spectator want to dance. In the ...

Bundle Up Some Drums, Hand Percussion and More!(Post)

There is no greater pleasure in life than the feeling of beating out a great rhythm on the head of a djembe or other hand drum… unless it is finding that drum nestled snugly in a package with even ...

Compare the X8 Drums Fiberglass Djembe Models(Post)

Compare the new Fiberglass Djembe Models from X8 Drums. Both djembes are made of a fiberglass drum shell that is lightweight, weatherproof and has great resonance. When comparing the models, yo ...

Which Djembe for Classrooms? Modern or Traditional?(Post)

Solomon Masala specializes in training teachers and developing programs that utilize drums in classrooms to facilitate learning. In this video he discusses the djembe drum which is an essential in ...

The Best Places to Play a Hand Drum(Post)

For many drummers, the "need" to drum sneaks up like a ninja in the night. Whether the drummer is a professional, hobbyist or just starting out, the need to express rhythm and music can be ...

Cajon Drum Accessories(Post)

The Cajon is a versatile drum that continues to grow in popularity throughout the world. Its versatility and sound are especially alluring to percussionists looking to add to a drumming reperto ...

Google Pays Tribute to Alla Rakha with Tabla Google(Post)

In case you missed it, Google’s doodle on April 30 depicted tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha, an Indian tabla player and one of the greatest international musicians of his generation. The ...

Caring for and Fixing your Djembe(Post)

Most drummers feel a tenderness for their drums that is evident in the care of a favored Djembe, Cajon or pair of bongos. These drummers have cases and bags that aid in transportation and storage, si ...

Drumming in Cold Weather(Post)

Drum circles happen in all climates, and during all times of the year. Some circles are inside, away from the elements and allergens, while others maintain their presence in the great outdoors.

How to Become a Community Drumming Facilitator(Post)

Community drumming creates beautiful, spontaneous music that empowers the participants to facilitate society, foster spirit, and encourage well-being. They offer recreation, emotional relief, and spi ...

Music, Drumming and Rhythm for the Hearing Impaired(Post)

It’s no secret to music lovers and concert goers alike that loud music can be one of the best parts of a musical experience. There’s nothing quite like standing a little too close to the speakers at ...

Advice from the Experts: Online Djembe Lessons Make You Awesome(Post)

People love to feel accepted by others and the allure of a drum circle or community drum jam filled with djembes, bongos, dancers and rhythm is pretty irresistible. But, for a person who is new to ha ...

Drummer Diets: You Are What You Eat (Just Don’t Eat Your Drums)(Post)

We all know that shot of energy from a couple of Twinkies or a super-double-crunk-mocha-latte-with-a-twist-of-B-12 are two ways for any drummer to keep up the momentum during the hours of practi ...

Drummer Halloween Costumes (Post)

A drummer’s life is never easy. Between the risks involved with spontaneous drumming at the office and the insatiable passion for buying new drums, it can seem more of a chore to drum, than an incre ...

Caring for Your Cymbals and Preventing Cymbal Damage(Post)

There is little worse than sitting down at a drum set, ready to rock, and noticing a crack, chip or break in a crash, hi-hat, splash or other cymbal. It’s not uncommon for cymbals to become dama ...

Didgeridoo Care and Maintenance Tips(Post)

Like any instrument, didgeridoos require some upkeep. If you would like to enjoy your didgeridoo for many years, it is best to look into didgeridoo maintenance and care. They are not difficult to mai ...

Women Djembefolas in Modern Times(Post)

If we talk to djembefolas, or musicians who specialize in playing the djembe drum, we may find that the djembe has traditionally been played by men. In fact, that seems to be the case with most drumm ...

X8 Djembe Buying Guide 2012 (Post)

Have you always dreamed of becoming a “djembefola”? A “djembefola” is someone who plays the djembe drum and we carry a variety of djembes to make that dream a reality. Djembes make great gifts, wheth ...

Therapeutic Effects of the Didgeridoo(Post)

The didgeridoo is an instrument that captivates attention no matter where it is encountered. Native to the aboriginal people of Australia, the didgeridoo emits a mystical sound that is easily recogni ...

Collective Creativity and the Drum Circle(Post)

Artists who take up drumming might find that they are in for a treat. Drum circles have become an international phenomenon for many reasons, one of which is their ability to tap into the creative spi ...

What to Do When you Break Your Drum(Post)

Perhaps one of the most traumatic moments in a drummer’s life is when a drum is broken. These percussion instruments are more than tools of rhythm; they are family members. A broken drum not only red ...