Steel Drums

We are continuing in 2017 with the strategic partnership with Classic Drummer Hall of Fame. The western world of rock music listeners is more familiar with non-pitched drums, such as a bass or snare drum in a drum set. Shells – Drum shells are covered under a limited lifetime warranty to the original retail purchaser against splitting, ply separation, material failure and going out of round as a result of manufacturing.

For example, in a live performance in a difficult acoustical space, a trigger may be placed on each drum or cymbal, and used to trigger a similar sound on a drum module These sounds are then amplified through the PA system so the audience can hear them, and they can be amplified to any level without the risks of audio feedback or bleed problems associated with microphones and PAs in certain settings.

While the first patent ever registered for a combined bass drum pedal and cymbal striker dates back to as early as 1888, it wasn’t until 1909 that William F. Ludwig and his brother Theobald made history, revolutionizing drumming with the invention of the first spring driven pedal.

One might take into consideration when purchasing a set of drums the type of music to be performed. Electronic drums and cymbals can produce as much or as little noise as you would like them to. With the addition of headphones, no one will be able to hear you practice.

Consisting of a solid wood shell and wooden hoops the Duplex design became standard manufacture for Leedy, Ludwig and most major drum companies around 1920. Tama- Tama made the first multi-clamp hardware, letting drummers easily extend their drum sets. When it was discovered that one player could play two or more drums at the same time, people started placing groups of drums together for one musician to play.