What’s the best Cymbal Brands?

Confused about which cymbal brands to buy?

Today more than ever there are many drum set manufacturers out there trying to attract your attention but whose the best and which brand has the best solution for you?  To help you out here are some of the main cymbal brands you might want to consider adding to your drum set?

Check out the main players in cymbal brands!

Zildjian – The largest cymbal maker in the world and its been going for … wait for it … nearly 400 YEARS!  Which means they know something about making a cymbal.  With Zildjian you get quality in sound, look, finish and well just about the whole package.  They have two main ranges: SHEET BRONZE range which includes their starter cymbal set through to there super new Pitch Black range introduced in 2008.  The second range is there Cast Bronze lines which feature the beautiful pro set of K Custom.  These cymbals sound beautiful due to a complex hammering process which makes them dark and dry, making them a favorite among jazz drummers.

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Great film composer! Great Drummer?

Now I just got to share this with you!

Brian Tyler is a great film composer and has written some great scores but what is he like on the drums?

Well watch the video and let me know your thoughts by filling out the comments section below.

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Kool drum solo you might like?

Hello drum fans,

OK so I found this on YouTube and thought you might enjoy and be inspired by what can be achieved by your drum practice.  Yes there are a ton of vids out there with better drummers but I liked the feel Jared has on the kit and thought you might too.

Any way enjoy and keep practicing….

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Join Our Online Beginners Drum Course

Drum lesson beginners.com launches a new online mini course!

Join our new drum lessons online e-course and learn how to play the drums in a few short lessons.

All you have to do is sign up below and we’ll send you your lessons straight to your email box.  You won’t even have to come back to the website to learn to get the lessons!  Of course we don’t want that because you’ll also get a ton of tips here too!

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Buying Cymbals

Buying Cymbals for your BEGINNER DRUM SET.

Perhaps one of the most important decisions you will make when purchasing a starter drum set is buying cymbals.  There are many drum set cymbal brands out there that you can get your hands on but which are the best and what information do you need to be armed with to make the right choice for you?

So many Cymbals so many roles!

There are so many cymbals for drum sets out there of different shapes, sizes, materials some with holes some without some sound bright some sound dark … So what are the main types of cymbals and which should you choose first to go with your beginners drum set?

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Budget Drum Sets

Budget Drum Sets

If your preference is to buy a package beginner drum set or you want to purchase a budget drum set that doesn’t cost the earth then here are a few drum sets you might like to check out at some point.

I have picked these drum kits because they have a reputation of quality and durability at a fraction of the cost of a more popular brand name and with the advantage of buying everything in one go e.drum set, cymbals, stands etc.  Also you may want to first purchase a beginner drum set and then in a few years sell it on and upgrade.

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Drum Set Brands

Drum Set Brands

There are many drum set brands out there but how do we recognize THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY?

Read on to find out …

The following information about drum set brands will give you an idea of whats out there and the choice that is available to you.  This selection of top drum set manufacturers will give you an idea of some of the more popular named brands.  They are listed in no particular order.

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Buying A Starter Drum Set

Buying A Starter Drum Set

How to Buy A Starter Drum Set

OK now you know what to look for and what elements you need to buy what next for your starter drum set?
Not got time to read the detailed buyers guide? Can’t wait to get out the door and go purchase that new kit?  Then read on for quick tips below for buying a starter drum set NOW!

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Choosing A Starter Drum Set

Choosing A Starter Drum Set

With so much choice and so many different makes shapes and sizes choosing a starter drum set can be a daunting task.

There is a huge range of drum sets out there to choose from but what are the factors that make one kit different from another.
The two types of basic kit.

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Buying A New Drum Set

Buying beginners drum sets can be a daunting task for the first time drummer.

Why?

Because if you don’t know what to look for in beginners drum sets you could soon be playing on a drum kit that will put you off learning the drums altogether.

I have seen this time and time again…

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