Drums
Everything published on Viyolens under Drums — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Drum Rugs for the Money
The best drum rug options at every price point and use case: budget practice, mid-range home use, professional touring, electronic kits and portable gigging.
The Complete Guide to Electric Drum Roland
Roland electric drums offer quiet practice, extensive sounds and professional recording capabilities. Discover how Roland electronic percussion can enhance your drumming experience.
Mapex Drum Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Ludwig Drum Kits: A Complete Guide
Ludwig has produced professional-grade drum kits since 1909, used by Ringo Starr, John Bonham and Neil Peart. Here is everything you need to know about the brand.
Timbale Drums: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Timbales are deceptively simple-looking, but quality varies dramatically. Learn what to examine, common pitfalls, and fair pricing for this essential Latin percussion.
The Best Percussion Instruments for the Money
Forget top-ten lists of specific products — here's how to work out the right category and tier of percussion instrument for what you actually need.
Double Bass Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learning to use a two-footboard bass drum mechanism is a process that rewards patience. This guide covers setup, early technique and the exercises that build consistent results.
Drum Kit Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Ludwig Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting on a Ludwig drum kit is straightforward once you understand setup and practice fundamentals. Here is what a new player needs to know in the first few months.
How to Set Up and Use Alesis Drum Kit
A step-by-step setup guide for the Alesis electronic drum kit: frame assembly, pad and cymbal positioning, cable connection, and module configuration.
Percussion Instruments for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A grounded, no-pressure guide to starting out in percussion — where to begin, what to buy, and the basic skills everything else builds on.
Everything You Need to Know About Mapex Drum Kit
The Ultimate Guide to Efnote Drum Kit
An Efnote drum kit represents a genuine alternative to traditional acoustic drums for musicians wanting electronic percussion without enormous expense or footprint.
The Best Ludwig Drum Kits for the Money
Ludwig drum kits range from affordable beginner packages to US-made professional instruments. Here are the best at each price level.
The Complete Guide to Travel Bass
A travel bass delivers authentic kick drum tone in a portable package. Perfect for busking, acoustic sets, and drummers in tight spaces.
A Guide to Alesis Drum Kit
Alesis makes electronic drum kits from beginner entry level to professional performance rigs. This guide explains what distinguishes each tier and what to look for.
The Complete Guide to Box Drum Instrument
A box drum instrument, or cajón, is a versatile percussion instrument that combines accessibility with authentic musical capability. Discover how this hand drum works and why musicians love it.
The Ultimate Guide to Pearl Exx Drum Kit
Pearl has built premium drum kits since 1946, trusted by session musicians and touring professionals worldwide. Explore Pearl's range, from affordable beginner kits to handcrafted professional instrum...
The Best Mapex Drum Kits for the Money
The Complete Guide to Music Notes Drums
Reading music notes for drums enables drummers to collaborate with other musicians, study formal materials, and interpret complex rhythmic patterns with consistency across ensemble contexts.
The Complete Guide to Bass Bags
Quality bass bags protect your drum investment through transport and storage. From soft cases for occasional use to hard flight cases for touring, discover which protection suits your needs.
Percussion Instruments Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The broadest family in music, sorted into something that actually makes sense: what counts as percussion, how it's classified, and why it matters.
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Alesis Drum Kit
Explore Alesis drum kits for home practice, studio recording and quiet rehearsal with modern electronic features.
Drum Kit
Choose a drum kit for practice, recording or live work, with acoustic and electronic options to suit every drummer.
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Drum Sticks
Drum sticks shape feel, tone and control, with options for practice, performance and different playing styles.
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Drum Throne
A drum throne provides stable, adjustable seating to improve comfort, posture and control during every drum session.
Pearl Drum Kit
Explore Pearl drum kit options for beginners, gigging players and upgrading drummers, with reliable build and versatile...
Percussion Instruments
Percussion instruments add rhythm, texture and colour across live, studio and educational settings for UK musicians.
Ride Cymbal
Ride cymbal options provide timekeeping, stick definition and musical colour across studio and live drum setups.
Zildjian Cymbals
Zildjian cymbals offer trusted sound, versatility and proven quality for drummers across styles and settings.
