Two-sided practice pads: why two sides, and which one to use
The practice pad we film on has two different faces. Here is what each side is made of, how they differ in feel, sound and bounce, and when to flip it over.
Beatwired is live. Here’s what it is, and exactly what’s free.
Beatwired is on the App Store. What a session looks like, who built it, and what costs nothing, in one place.
A non-musician's field guide to hand drums
Djembe, cajon, frame drum, tongue drum, handpan: what each one is, what it sounds like, and why your ten quiet minutes don't require any of them.
5A, 7A, 2B: drumstick sizes, translated for people who aren't drummers
The stick aisle looks like a code you were supposed to learn somewhere. You weren't. Here is the whole thing in plain words, and the two-minute answer at the top.
Rhythm, no drumming experience needed
You can practice rhythm for ten minutes a day with nothing but your hands and a soft surface. Here is the case for buying nothing, what a practice pad actually adds, and how to tell when it's time.
You don't need a drum kit. You might not even need a practice pad.
The complete gear story from a pillow to a full kit, and why we list the free tier first.