Drums And Percussion
Everything published on Viyolens under Drums And Percussion — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Sabian Mistakes to Avoid
Most Sabian problems are habits, not flaws in the cymbal. Here's what trips people up most often, and the fix for each.
Bass Drum Explained: Features, Types and Tips
One name, several genuinely different instruments: what a bass drum actually is, its main types, and what's going on inside the shell.
The Best Sabians for the Money
"Which Sabian is best" is the wrong question — here's how to match the range to what you actually play and where.
The Complete Guide to Peavey Bass Heads
Peavey bass heads are affordable, reliable drum skins for your kick drum. Explore how these components affect your drum sound, available sizes and materials, and when to replace them.
Wood Snare Drum Hoops: A Complete Guide
Wooden snare drums offer versatile tone and response across genres. From birch brightness to maple warmth, these instruments deliver the articulation and character that define modern drumming.
Sabian for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting out with your first Sabian set? Here's the calm, practical version of what actually matters before you worry about anything else.
Sabian: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Sabian properly means working through role, alloy, series and model in that order — here's exactly how.
Everything You Need to Know About Drum Tuning Lugs
Tuning lugs are the tuning fasteners on drum lugs. Understand materials, grip, durability, and how quality tuning lugs affect your drum's tone and playability.
Sabian Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A wall of Sabian cymbals can look identical until you understand the alloy, the manufacturing and the series identity behind each one.
Electronic Drum Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying an electronic drum kit is like configuring a signal chain. Here's how to evaluate each component — module, pads, hi-hat, and kick — before you part with your money.
Natal Jazz Drum Kit: A Complete Guide
A proper jazz drum kit combines smaller drums, high tuning, and quality cymbals for the responsive, articulate tones essential to jazz ensemble playing.
The Complete Guide to Electronic Drum Set Yamaha
Yamaha electronic drum sets offer the perfect blend of authentic sound, responsive triggering, and reliability. Discover why musicians worldwide trust Yamaha for their electronic drum set needs.
Timbale Drums for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Timbale drums look complex but are surprisingly beginner-friendly. Here's how to start playing beautiful Latin rhythms within your first week.
Common Bass Drum Mistakes to Avoid
From tuning in isolation to a flat, over-muffled sound: the recurring bass drum mistakes that are easy to fix once you know to look for them.
Electronic Drum Kit Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From trigger pad to sound module to audio output — here's a clear-eyed breakdown of what's actually inside an electronic drum kit and how each component affects your playing.
The Complete Guide to Snare Head
The snare head determines your snare drum's tone and character. Discover the differences between materials, finishes, and sizes, plus how to install and maintain your snare head for consistent perform...
Bass Drum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Diameter, depth, heads and hardware, in the right order: a practical buyer's guide to choosing a bass drum that actually suits your genre and room.
Gretsch Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Gretsch drum kits offer professional heritage combined with beginner-friendly pricing. This guide helps nervous first-time drummers choose the right Gretsch kit for their journey.
Electronic Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An electronic drum kit is a smart choice for beginners — you can practise at any hour without disturbing anyone. Here's how to set it up correctly and get the most from it from day one.
Metal Snare Drum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A comprehensive guide to selecting a metal snare drum, covering alloy types, shell thickness and depth, hardware quality, price ranges, and common buying mistakes.
Common Electronic Drum Kit Mistakes to Avoid
The electronic drum kit rewards careful buying and setup, but attracts a predictable set of errors. Here are the ones that come up most often — and why they matter.
The Best Bass Drums for the Money
No single 'best' bass drum exists, so here they are grouped honestly by tier: entry-level, mid-range gigging, and professional touring instruments.
Bass Drum for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need tuning theory or bearing-edge knowledge yet. A calm, practical bass drum guide pitched at exactly where a beginner actually is.
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Bass Drum
Shop bass drum options for deep low-end punch, custom kit building and reliable acoustic performance.
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Drum Tuning Lugs
Replacement hardware knobs for drum stands and mounts, helping keep kits secure, adjustable and ready for regular use.
Electronic Drum Kit
Electronic drum kits for quiet practice, recording and adaptable modern drumming.
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Jazz Drum Kit
Compact, responsive jazz drum kits for players who value tone, touch and flexibility in rehearsal, recording and live ja...
Peavey Bass Heads
Peavey bass heads deliver dependable low-end power for practice, rehearsal and gigging, with practical control and solid...
Sabian
Sabian cymbals offer versatile sounds for UK drummers, from entry-level upgrades to stage-ready cymbals for every style.
Snare Head
Snare heads shape tone, response and tuning stability. They are an essential replacement part for any snare drum.
Wooden Snare Drum
Wooden snare drums deliver a warm, versatile sound suited to studio work, live gigs and varied styles.
