The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Drums and Cymbals Ebook

"Finally... You Can Eliminate Confusion When Buying New and Used Drums or Cymbals!"

I'll tell you about...

The Factors That Affect Your Drum Sound Quality...

• Why the way your drums are mounted is critical to their sound!
• The important part drum shell construction really plays in the sound quality of your drums!
• The bearing the "depth" of your drums have on their sound!
• How different types of hoops affect the sound quality of your drums!
• How different types of drumheads affect the sound quality of your drums!

AND...

The Factors That Affect Your Cymbal Sound Quality Too...

• The differences in sound between thin and thick crash cymbals... and what style of music they are best suited for!
• The difference in sound between "cast" and "sheet" cymbals!
• How the size, weight, profile, and even bell size of your cymbals affect their sound characteristics!

But it doesn't stop there! I'll also tell you about...

The Importance of Drum Shell Construction...

• Why drums with "segment" shells are so easy to tune... and stay in tune longer!
• Why "stave" shells produce such excellent tone!
• The sound characteristics of the different woods used in drum shell construction... and how to recognize them!
• The many different types of woods used in the construction of drum shells... and why there are so many!
• The differences in sound characteristics between thin and thick shelled drums!
• The difference in the drum shells of higher-end drums verses entry-level drums!
• The bearing of the number of wood plies has on sound quality!
• About metal drum shells... what kind of sound characteristics they have... and why they're so special!

There's still more...

You'll Get in-Depth Analysis of Snare Drums...

• What to look for in a snare with a warm, low tone!
• What to look for in a snare with a bright, high tone!
• What kind of snare is best for your style!
• Understand the qualities of a metal snare verses a wood snare!
• Understand the major factors that affect your snare drum's tone, pitch, and clarity!

...And Tips on Choosing Your Cymbals...

• Why the style of music you're playing is critical when selecting your ride cymbal!
• Why "cast" cymbals are preferred over "sheet" cymbals!
• What to look for in hi-hats to get a good "chick" sound!
• Understand the uses and sound characteristics of different effect cymbals!