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Database of Articles 11/13 to current

A Brief, Mostly Factual History Of The Bass Drum

May 2, 2025 Richard Best

The trend toward smaller bass drums was driven as much by portability as sound. Elvin Jones settled on an 18" bass drum because it fit into a cab nicely (so I’ve heard).

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Functional Guide to the Drum Set

April 30, 2024 Richard Best

Yes, we've preserved the traditional functions, but nowadays we prefer to do more with our instruments.

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“Free” is Good, Right?

February 29, 2024 Richard Best

just how do you decide whether you are going to do a job when there's no money to be had. In short, WIIFMAMB (What's is in it for me and my band)

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About the 150th anniversary sets

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