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Gong vs Tam-Tam: How to Choose Your First Sound Instrument

Gong vs Tam-Tam: How to Choose Your First Sound Instrument

Learn the difference between a gong and tam-tam, compare Wind Gongs and Soundscape Gongs, and discover the essentials for starting a mindful sound practice.

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Sonor Small Drum Kits & Snare Drums: Which Is Right for You?

Sonor Small Drum Kits & Snare Drums: Which Is Right for You?

Compare Sonor small drum kits and snare drums, including AQX Jungle, AQX Jazz, Momentum Jazz Bop, Force, Vintage and SQ2 options.

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TAMA Spartan Hardware: Lightweight Gear for Gigging Drummers

TAMA Spartan Hardware: Lightweight Gear for Gigging Drummers

Discover TAMA Spartan lightweight drum hardware, including the HS4S kit, 1.6 kg snare stand, dual-leg hi-hat stand and straight and boom cymbal stands.

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Crystal vs Tibetan Singing Bowls: Which Is Right for You?

Crystal vs Tibetan Singing Bowls: Which Is Right for You?

Compare crystal and traditional metal singing bowls, often called Tibetan singing bowls. Learn about sound, resonance, tuning, size, accessories and which type suits your practice.

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New Yamaha Drum Hardware: Smarter Setup, Less Weight

New Yamaha Drum Hardware: Smarter Setup, Less Weight

Explore the latest Yamaha drum hardware, including the SS9WR snare stand, QRN8 quick-release nut, SECW8 cymbal washer, step-free-tilter cymbal stands and lightweight SS6 models.

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Tama Iron Cobra vs Speed Cobra - Which Bass Drum Pedal Is Right For You?

Tama Iron Cobra vs Speed Cobra - Which Bass Drum Pedal Is Right For You?

Tama make two of the most popular bass drum pedal ranges in the world - the Iron Cobra and the Speed Cobra. But which is right for you? Our expert...

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Drum Rugs: How to Choose the Right Drum Mat for Practice, Gigs & Studios

Drum Rugs: How to Choose the Right Drum Mat for Practice, Gigs & Studios

Find the right drum rug for practice, rehearsals, studios and gigs. Learn how to choose the best size, surface and portable drum mat for your kit.

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Lightweight Drum Hardware: The Gigging Drummer's Guide to Mapex Streetlite, Yamaha Crosstown, Tama Flush Base & Tama Spartan

Lightweight Drum Hardware: The Gigging Drummer's Guide to Mapex Streetlite, Yamaha Crosstown, Tama Flush Base & Tama Spartan

A complete guide to lightweight drum hardware for gigging drummers — covering Mapex Streetlite, Yamaha Crosstown, Tama Flush Base, and Tama Spartan, with advice on what to look for and...

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Drum Kits for Kids: The Complete Parent's Guide to Buying the Right First Kit

Drum Kits for Kids: The Complete Parent's Guide to Buying the Right First Kit

A complete parent's guide to buying a drum kit for a child — covering the right size by age, acoustic vs electronic, what to look for in a first kit,...

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Yamaha EAD20 Review & Launch: Everything You Need to Know

Yamaha EAD20 Review & Launch: Everything You Need to Know

The Yamaha EAD20 is here — Yamaha's new-generation electronic acoustic drum system, now available at Into Music. Here's everything you need to know before you buy.

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