by Boone Guthe | Apr 5, 2019 | Accessories, Concert, Drum Set, Marching, Practice Pads
Every percussionist, every drummer, every professional and every beginner needs a practice pad. We all have to practice, but not all of us have easy access to practice facilities or instruments. That’s where the pad comes in. If you have the correct pad for the...
by Lauren Calkin | Mar 18, 2019 | Concert
Can’t decide if you want a calf or synthetic head on your tambourine? Black Swamp is here to break it down, helping to make your buying decision a little easier. Eric from Black Swamp Percussion compares the benefits of clear calf skin heads and Remo Renaissance...
by Adam Balling | Mar 4, 2019 | Concert
Have you ever noticed the tag, “A Division of West Music” on the Percussion Source Logo? Did you ever wonder what that actually means? Many people may not be aware of Percussion Source’s relationship with West Music, so let us enlighten you! Who is West Music? West...
by Boone Guthe | Feb 22, 2019 | Concert
Pearl’s EM1 malletSTATION is one of the coolest new electronic percussion instruments from the past few years. It’s no mystery why this 3.0 octave MIDI mallet controller has caught the eye of players of all skill levels. But let’s face it,...
by Andy Harnsberger | Feb 12, 2019 | Concert
As artists, we are constantly striving to find things that will give us an edge and improve our performance. We work on a variety of practice techniques, attend workshops, and read books or articles that will give us insight into the mind of the performing musician....
by Percussion Source | Jan 1, 2019 | Concert
Here is an overview of things to know about concert bass drums. Whether you are purchasing a new drum, working on an old one, or performing, these are helpful things for all percussionists to know. Depth The depth of any drum will affect the tone, projection, and...