Buying Guides
Best Electronic Drum Kits for Small Spaces and Apartments
A compact electronic drum kit with a folding rack and mesh pads fits in a bedroom corner: here is what to look for and how to keep floor noise down.
Topic
Drums
Drum kits, snare drums, sticks and the gear that goes with them, with advice aimed at new and returning drummers.
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Buying Guides
Best Electronic Drum Sets Under $1,000: What Each Price Step Buys
Mesh pads, a real kick pedal and USB are available well under a thousand dollars: here is what each price step buys and what the listings leave out.
Comparisons
Electronic Drum Sets vs Acoustic: Which Should You Choose?
Electronic drums win on noise, space and built-in sounds, while acoustic drums win on feel and live sound: here is how to choose the right kit for your home.
Buying Guides
Percussion Plus Drum Sets: Is It a Good Brand and What Can You Buy?
Percussion Plus is an entry-level student drum brand: here is what it sells, what its 5-piece drum set includes on paper and how it compares with rivals.
Comparisons
4-Piece vs 5-Piece Drum Sets: A Complete Comparison
A 4-piece drum set has one rack tom and a 5-piece adds a third tom: here is how that changes sound, space, setup and cost, and which one to buy.
Comparisons
Drums vs Percussion Instruments: Key Differences Explained
All drums are percussion, but not all percussion instruments are drums: here is the difference, with examples and drummer vs percussionist explained.
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Percussion Path Quiz
Five quick questions that map out a percussion path, with matching practice tools and beginner gear.
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