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The Snare is the most important drum in the percussionist's arsenal; each one possessing its own unique voice which defines the drummer who plays it. Here's the information you need to find your snare's own special sound!

These are the first set of double bass drum pedals I have ever bought, and I still use them today. For the money, they are better than anything else in this price range.

The bass drum is truly the heartbeat of the music. Here are some tips for making it thump loud and strong.

Drums by nature are loud, and need to be contained in some way in almost every setting. A drum shield is just a start, you have to look at the whole of your room.

Enter Music Media, publishers of the hip, pop drum publication, DRUM!, will soon groove drummers and the entertainment industry with a new magazine, Traps. The editorial strategy of Traps: "The Art Of Drumming."

Most people have heard of napster, but many less know about all the other ways to aquire music. While music downloading often conjures images of pirates, there are many legal services you can pay to get your music fast and easy.

There are tons of music review sites on the web, here are some of the best with descriptions, so you can figure out which one is best for you.

A description of Norfolk's music venue the Norva.

There are many ways to download music in today's day and age, but some may find it a bit more difficult than simply typing in a search engine for downloading music.

Some of America's best-loved music wasn't written in this country. Two different songs were considered to be the national anthem. One flag-waving tune took 20 years to compose.

During Labor Day weekend, Detroit, Michigan hosts the Detroit International Jazz Festival, where festival-goers can relax and absorb the sounds of smooth jazz.

Record labels are reissuing classic and historically important jazz recordings on CD now more than ever. Some of these sessions came out on vinyl, but many are newly discovered gems from the deep in the vaults.

This is a detailed view of Gwen Stefanis' Love, Angel, Music, Baby her musical album.

Why MTV and VH1 have now turned into complete garbage when it comes to television dedicated to music.

Mahalia Jackson grew up singing Gospel music. So it's no surprise that the rest of her life revolved around it too. From the time she was four years old until her death, she sang everywhere she could.

Looking for that great music or video game title but don't want to pay the price of new, well look no further. Try one of these great stores for music cd's, DVD's, computer games or console games and even those older vinyl records.

Where to go see music in NC's music capital.

If the music is your priority, here are two Chicago neighborhood (Uptown, Logan Square) sound spots that put music on center stage, plus one in the Near West suburb of Berwyn, IL.

Birmingham offers music fans many opportunities to hear live music. Small clubs provided entertainment nightly in all sorts of styles. Larger venues provide concert space for classical, pop and Broadway acts.

Northampton and the surrounding area in western Ma (Amherst, South Hadley) have an unusually good reputation for supporting and showcasing live music. Big college venues and smaller clubs abound for student, local, and visitor tastes.

There are many places to see live music in Orlando, FL. From chains to independent venues, fans will not be at a loss for a good time.

Discusses Science Times Article with opinion on how music becomes enjoyable to people.

Cleveland, OH is home to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Where can people hear live rock or whatever other kind of music in Cleveland? It's a city with plenty of venues from which to choose.

The Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant of downtown Minneapolis is the most eclectic choice of the cities for food, atmosphere, and most importantly, music.

As a music lover, as I am sure most of you reading this right now are, I would applaud and champion the phrase "save the music" as a noble and necessary idea. Let's face it, music is the universal language ...

Lowes Music, World Music, and Vibe are each located in Newhall, in the Santa Clarita Valley, on Lyons Ave.

The Berlin Jazz Festival prides itself in the preservation of exotic jazz culture and will be highlighting a few of its most extraordinary discoveries this year.

Counting the mix of young and old prospects with a clear sense of who's the general leading the team (Sloan), don't be surprised if the Jazz make beautiful, funky music all the way to the Finals.

Only two chances left this summer to experience "Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing" which features fabulous performances with one of the most beautiful views in the city.

The Pop/Rock world is going through an interesting situation. More than just a few Pop/Rock artists and groups are deftly using jazz chord progressions in their songs without telling anybody. It's a secret...but pass it on...

A concert review of The Quartet of Happiness, a theatrical jazz group which visited Coe College in 2006.

Top picks for jazz enthusiasts in Bangkok, Thailand.

It's Here-The Annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The musical line-up and dates have been set!

Drum and Bugle Corps . . in brief, what it is and isn't. What to expect at shows, where to find show and ticket information. Related performance genres - Winter Drumline and Color Guard.

Dakota Jazz Club serves up a delicious dinner, and a relaxing evening of listening to some of the greatest jazz artists of our time.

The Dakota Jazz Club is a "must" for experiencing jazz restaurants in the United States, and when you find yourself in Minneapolis, do not forget to include this venue when you plan your outings to the best Minneapolis restaurants.

Seeing live jazz music is an experience that nearly everyone will appreciate on some level. Los Angeles is full of wonderful places to go for live jazz music. Here are a few favorites.

Founded in 1970, the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival features music on 12 stages plus local cuisine and arts and crafts.

April 28-30 and May 5-7, 2006 marks the 37th anniversary of Jazz Fest. This year's headliners include: Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, Juvenile, Etta James, Jimmy Buffet, Fats Domino, Dave Matthews Band, Paul Simon, Keith Urban

A good look at these pioneers of modern Cuban jazz, a solid band that has its high points and a CD that I wouldn't mind playing a few more times in the future

Boston doesn't have the jazz reputation of Chicago, New York, or New Orleans, but it does have some great jazz. Venues in Boston showcase both new and legendary artists.

Some fellow CP's (Thanks, Kady and Tony) are djembe enthusiasts. As a musician, I felt compelled to investigate and review these unique drums, and where better to start than with ones made by Remo, the company who makes my favorite drumheads.

Calling all jazz lovers! The annual Hawaii International Jazz Festival wil be held on August 4 and 5. Featuring renowned jazz musicians such as the Freddy Col Quartet, The Four Freshman, and Hawaiian indigenious jazz artists.

The hot jazz festival went on despite a weekend full of rain.

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Line-up is set for 2007

Jazz musicians and bands enjoy Madison's diverse musical tastes and culture, and many of the area's popular restaurants welcome their weekly shows. Spend an evening at any of these hotspots to take in some of Madison's featured jazz artists.

The Jazz fought until almost the end of the season to get into the playoffs only to fall short. They have the talent and depth, particularly up front, to compete with the best in the NBA. Will they return to the playoffs amidst a crowded Conference?

Discusses the regenerating music scene in New Orleans, focusing on jazz music. It starts out with the story of a young jazz musician who was forced out of town by the storm. Then it discusses all kinds of new opportunities for N.O. musicians.