Have you ever seen drummers taping up their drum skins or stuffing cushions into their bass drums? Maybe you've noticed towels draped over snares during a live session. I'm not a drummer myself, but I've always been fascinated by the tricks drummers use to perfect their sound—even if my attempts to replicate them have sometimes brought exasperated looks from band members! Before you start reading, just letting you know that my site contains affiliate links, pass on no cost to

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