{"id":36,"date":"2013-05-29T16:16:43","date_gmt":"2013-05-29T20:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.musikalessons.com\/?p=36"},"modified":"2023-01-25T17:38:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T22:38:47","slug":"accessories-every-drummer-should-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/2013\/05\/accessories-every-drummer-should-have\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessories Every Drummer Should Have"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Being a serious drummer involves a serious investment. Beyond the actual <a title=\"drum set\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/2013\/05\/setup-of-the-five-piece-drum-set\/\">drum kit<\/a>, there are quite a few accessories, percussion instruments, and pieces of hardware that no drummer should do without. <strong>Below are the drum accessories every drummer should have:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/mallets.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/mallets.jpg\" alt=\"mallets\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/brushes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/brushes.jpg\" alt=\"brushes\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p><strong><strong>Mallets<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>it doesn\u2019t matter if the tip is coated with felt or yarn, both work just fine, but a good pair of mallets can help add a touch of finesse to one\u2019s playing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brushes <\/strong>\u2013 there are several different varieties of brushes, made from plastic or wire. Both produce slightly different results, but they are both substantially quieter and more delicate than playing with sticks. Brushes are a must for jazz drummers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/drumcases.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/drumcases.jpg\" alt=\"drumcases\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/felts.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/felts.jpg\" alt=\"felts\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Cases <\/strong>\u2013 for drummers who are constantly going from place to place, it is an absolute necessity to have cases for both the drums and the cymbals. This will prevent them from getting damaged in transit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cymbal felt <\/strong>\u2013 it may seem unnecessary, but a couple of layers of good felt can make the difference between cymbals sounding good versus sounding terrific. The felt allows the cymbals to resonate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/drumkey.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/drumkey.jpg\" alt=\"drumkey\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/black-swamp-tambourine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/black-swamp-tambourine.jpg\" alt=\"black-swamp-tambourine\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Drum key <\/strong>\u2013 tuning the drums is essential, especially as the seasons change and the drum-heads expand or contract.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tambourine, maracas, claves, bongos, and a cowbell <\/strong>\u2013 all of these percussion instruments serve different purposes and suit different musical styles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carpet<\/strong> \u2013 laying down a good carpet will keep the bass drum and other hardware from damaging hardwood or tile floors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a serious drummer involves a serious investment. 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