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Moongel vs Evans EQ Pods – Which Controls Overtones Better?

December 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Moongel or Evans EQ Pods - which do you prefer? youtu.be/-KwJcg_r6ZM

#drum #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

5 BEST Stocking Stuffers for Drummers (All Under $20)

December 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

It's the season where no one knows what to buy us drummers.

If you need to "drop some hints" to someone you know, you may want to pass these ideas along (or just send this the video 😊 ). www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ8r...

#drum #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Easy Tricks to Make Your Drum Beats Awesome!

December 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Here's a short lesson for those beginners out there. These are some simple "embellishments" you can use to make your drum beats less boring.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TXG...

#drum #drumlesson #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Battle of the Resonant Drum Heads: Evans G1 vs Remo Ambassador

November 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Battle of the Resonant Drum Heads: Evans G1 vs Remo Ambassador

Which gives the better tone on the toms?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDDz...

#drum #drummers #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

The DW Collector's Buying Guide: 7 Critical Areas

November 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

When I went to order by DW kit, I didn't realize how much I needed to know and learn to put that order together. youtu.be/ItIpdMxYBNk

#drum #drummer #dwdrums #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Z Custom, A Custom Medium, K Custom Hybrid - Zildjian 17 Inch Crash Review and Comparison

November 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

For those cymbal shopping, here's some sound differences with different "brilliant" crashes from Zildjian. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N68...

#drum #drummer #zildjian #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

3 Identical Drum Rugs but 1 Winner: Zildjian, Road Runner & Kaces

November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

I picked up 3 drums rugs from different companies that all ended up being the same product.

There is a best of the set though (price being one factor).

#drum #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Choosing the Perfect Drum Shell Diameter: A Guide

October 31, 2025 at 2:01 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

How exactly does the diameter of the drum affect the sound (and what sizes should you use). Let's take a look. youtu.be/eCFE4BYrq10

#drum #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Drummers Can't Play Slow Until They Learn This!

October 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Playing at a slow tempo can be its own challenge. Here's some tips to help you control the beat.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=arat...

#drum #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Is Bigger Better? 3 Massive Zildjian Cymbal Stacks Compared

October 17, 2025 at 1:33 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

I decided to have some fun and try out a few 18" Zildjian stacks.

Any one else out there use stacks? And if so, what's your preferred size?

youtu.be/r63C83k9Bi8

#drum #drummer #cymbal #zildjian #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

I Don't Wanna Be Me (Type O Negative) Drum Cover 🥁

October 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Here's some Type O Negative for you evening. I Don't Wanna Be Me.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKf6...

#drum #drummer #drums #typeonegative #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Zildjian 18 Inch Dark Crashes Reviewed: K Dark Thin, K Dark Medium Thin & K Custom Dark

October 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Let's hear the difference between Zildjian's various "Dark" crashes:
* K Dark Thin
* K Dark Medium Thin
* K Custom Dark

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnsr...

#drum #drummer #cymbal #zildjian #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

5 Toms, One Epic Groove | Drum Playthrough of "Father Time"

September 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Latest original by Three Points of Madness. This one is called "Father Time".
youtu.be/9rRYdXeZeLk?...

#drum #drummer #newmusic #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Remo Clear Ambassador vs DW Clear Tom Bottom Drum Heads: Hear the Difference!

September 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

I swapped the bottom heads on my DWs, demoing the stock DW clear heads with Remo. Here's how they sound across 5 toms.

www.facebook.com/groups/49117...

#drum #drummer #dwdrums #remo #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Save Your Ears and Your Wallet with Inexpensive Earplugs

September 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM

Reposted by Sean Daudelin

James Miller (Millermena)

@jamesmiller.bsky.social

Mark my words, this regime is going to target activists and media personalities like they would terrorist organizations or the mob, and they'll use this and similar incidents as the excuse to charge "conspiracy."

Stormy waters ahead

Zack Beauchamp @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social · Sep 10

Very, very bad stuff coming from leading right-wingers

September 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

I always buy earplugs by the box to save some money. Here's some tips on that front.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=08Hy...

#drum #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

"Give Me a Dollar" Drum Playthrough: Sludgy Groove Meets Killer Fills

September 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

What do you guys think of this heavy metal tack I worked on? 🥁😎

Some tasty groove and fills in this one.

#newmusic #drum #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Try This Crazy 7 Hit Per Beat Drum Trick!

August 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Why split up your fills into 2' and 3's when you can split them into 7s! Here's a look at Septuplet drum fills.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhrq...

#drum #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Ultimate Preamp Showdown for Kick Drum: API vs Neve

August 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Would you rather use API or Neve preamps when recording your bass drum?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiMT...

#drum #drummer #recordingstudio #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Cymbal Weight and Tone: What You Actually Need to Know

August 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

A look at when and how cymbal weight affects the sound.

youtu.be/iEdkuKdnIBg

#drum #drummer #cymbal #zildjian #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Why Every Drummer Needs an 8" Tom

August 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Here's some cool stuff you can do with an 8" tom in your kit.

youtu.be/f5qUc_kXuOU

#drum #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

This Is What Tasteful Metal Drumming Sounds Like: Inconvenient Plight

August 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Working on some tasty toms for this track. 😎🤘 youtu.be/sGW9hnfrzFI?...

#drum #drummers #newmusic #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Drum Shell Depth: How Deep Should You Go?

July 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

I had to do a lot of research before placing the order for my DW Collector's custom build. Here's some info on how shell depth affects the sound.

#drum #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁

Big Drum Kit? Here’s How to Make It Groove

July 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM

Sean Daudelin

@drumdrumdrum.bsky.social

Looking to expand the size of your kit? Here's some ideas on working with a large number of cymbals and toms. youtu.be/M7CEHEDuiwg

#drum #drums #drummer #drumsky #DrumFamily 🥁