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Where to start with a drum kit

By The MusicRadar Team Published

Before you start your drumming journey, let’s take a tour of the instrument it’s all about…

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Is an acoustic or an electronic drum kit better for beginners?

By Ronan Macdonald Published

Is it better to learn on acoustic or electronic drums? We tackle the topics of noise, space, cost, playability and more to help you decide

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TAMA STAR Drums
TAMA STAR at Drums Week 2025: Unmatched craftsmanship, iconic sound — the strongest name in drums just got even stronger

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Meet the crown jewel of TAMA’s drum range

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TAMA Kick Pedals at Drums Week 2025: Precision, Power, Performance — engineered for drummers who demand the fastest, smoothest response

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From the practice room to the biggest stages, TAMA kick pedals are designed to stay with you every step of the way

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Zildjian Alchem-e Kits at Drums Week 2025: The feel of real drums meets limitless electronic expression – redefine your sound

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A creative workstation for composing, experimenting, and pushing the boundaries of your drumming

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Vic Firth Terra Drumsticks at Drums Week 2025: Natural feel, unrivalled balance

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Great sound and sustainability can coexist

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"Classic and timeless": Slingerland Drums are back, and Bruno Mars' drummer and JR Robinson are on board

By Will Groves Published

Brand trusted by Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich and Neil Peart relaunches two classic kit ranges

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Best drum thrones 2025: my pick of budget-spanning stools for comfort behind the kit

By Stuart Williams last updated

DW, Roc-N-Soc and Gibraltar are among the brands vying to be crowned king of the drum thrones – but which one is right for you in terms of build, comfort and budget? Here’s my recommendations

Drum Gear
Man with beard playing an Alesis Nitro Pro drum set
“Many of the Pro’s advantages are less towards sound, and more on the side of enhanced playability”: Alesis Nitro Pro review

By Stuart Williams Published

Alesis goes beyond Max with pad improvements for its mid-range electronic drum set

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Millenium Drums Legendary Drumbook
“An extremely well-thought-out and all-encompassing piece of drum education”: Millenium Drums Legendary Drumbook review

By Tom Bradley Published

Get ready, you've got a lot to learn

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