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  • Drumming is an incredible way to introduce children to the joy of music. Whether your child is ready to start rocking out or is just beginning to explore their musical interests, the right drum set can help foster a lifelong love of music.
  • Looking for the perfect gift for that drummer on your list, but not sure where to begin? We’re here to help with useful, fun, affordable options for every level of experience and every taste.
  • The following collection encompasses some of our favorites, as well as best-selling gear oriented towards beginning drummers. From drum sticks to drum kits, gig bags to practice pads, metronomes to drum thrones and more, we have lots of gift ideas designed to inspire, educate, challenge and delight aspiring drummers.
  • In this guide, we’ll explore the best snare drums, bass drums, tenor quads, mallets, cymbals and sticks—along with links to our complete collections for each category. Let’s roll right into our top picks for drumline and marching band percussionists.
  • In this article, we’ll provide insights into crash cymbal elements and construction to help you zero in on the tones you want. Then, we’ll reveal the best crash cymbals of 2024—from renowned makers such as MEINL, Paiste, SABIAN and Zildjian—so you can find the most suitable “punctuation marks” for your style and music.
  • If you’re looking to upgrade your stool and quite literally put yourself in a better position to perform, then read on to check out our top picks for the best drum thrones right now.
  • There are many things to consider when buying your first drum set. We break it down here from snare drums to shell packs to cymbals.
  • Whether you’re seeking a specific snare drum as your main instrument for every gig or looking for a second or third snare to accommodate the diverse sonic needs of various bands and/or studio sessions, we can suggest some worthy contenders.
  • We’ve compiled a comprehensive must-see/must-hear/must-play list of the best TAMA drum sets available to today’s drummer—spanning budgets, skill levels, playing styles, piece counts, form factors and all the other important considerations one makes when shopping for drums.

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