A practical step-by-step guide to tuning toms, snare and bass drum, including head tension, dampening and common tuning problems.

Part exchange lets you put the value of drum gear you no longer use towards something new or second-hand. This beginner’s guide explains what we accept, what to send us and how the process works at Graham Russell Drums.

Compare midrange electronic drum kits from Yamaha, Roland and EFNOTE, with hands-on advice on pad feel, modules, cymbals and overall playing experience.