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Meinl Headliner 10" Hand Carved Black River Design Rope Tuned Djembe, Black

SKU: MLHDJ3MMFR: HDJ3-M

Meinl Djembe: Authentic sound, hand-carved design.
10" Djembe: Premium mahogany wood construction.
Rope Tuned Djembe: Durable 4mm nylon rope system.
Black River Djembe: Visually stunning finish.
Headliner Series Djembe: Quality goat skin head.

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Meinl Headliner 10" Hand Carved Congo Design Rope Tuned Djembe, Dark Brown

SKU: MLHDJ1MMFR: HDJ1-M

Hand-carved Djembe: Superior sound quality.
10" Meinl Djembe: Compact, portable percussion.
Durable mahogany wood shell ensures longevity.
Authentic goat skin head delivers rich tones.
Rope-tuned system for precise sound control.

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Meinl 6.5" and 7.5" Journey Series Bongos, Black

SKU: MLHB50BKMFR: HB50BK

Meinl Bongos: Superior sound quality assured.
Durable ABS plastic build for lasting performance.
Hand-selected buffalo heads ensure rich tones.
Black powder-coated hardware adds sleek style.
Rounded rims offer enhanced playing comfort.

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Meinl Jam Cajon with Light Brown Body and Natural Frontplate

SKU: MLJC50LBNTMFR: JC50LBNT

Meinl Cajon: Superior sound quality assured.
Baltic Birch cajon delivers enhanced durability.
Compact jam cajon: Perfect for acoustic drumming.
Light Brown cajon: Visually appealing, natural tone.
Responsive cajon: Tuned for optimal performance.

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Dixon Classic Metal Steel Snare Drums, Chrome, 5" x 10"

SKU: DISCS510STMFR: SCS510ST

Dixon Steel Snare Drum: Classic metal sound.
Chrome Finish: Durable 1.0mm steel shell build.
Premium Heads: Taiwan-made for optimal tone.
1.6mm Hoops: Ensures stable, accurate tuning.
Compact 5x10" Snare: Sharp, cutting drum sound.

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Meinl Bongo Cajon, Super Natural

SKU: MLBCA1SNTMMFR: BCA1SNT-M

Meinl Bongo Cajon: Superior sound quality.
Siam Oak shell provides rich, resonant tones.
Matte finish enhances the natural wood grain.
Compact size: Ideal for travel and practice.
Durable construction ensures lasting performance.

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Gon Bops Fiesta Mini Cajons 4-Pack Polybag

SKU: GBNFSPSH4BGMFR: FSPSH4BG

Gon Bops Cajons: Superior sound quality.
Durable shell construction ensures longevity.
Fiesta Mini Cajons: Tuned for peak performance.
Gon Bops hardware: Reliable and long-lasting.
Acoustic drums: Vibrant, resonant finish.

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How many pieces should I get?

We describe an acoustic drum set’s size in “pieces.” A set can include 4, 5, 6, or more pieces. However, all drum sets have a snare and bass drum, so when we talk about “pieces,” we’re talking about various “tom tom” drums that sit atop the bass drum and off to the side. If you’re just starting out, go for a 4 or 5-piece set, which will include 2 or 3 tom toms. It’s always easy to add extra toms and other pieces later on.

Level up with acoustic drum accessories

While you shouldn’t buy the cheapest acoustic drum set out there, drums give you a lot of options to upgrade without trading in the whole set. If you want a bit more out of your entry-level set, consider adding toms, getting better cymbals, or upgrading hardware like stands, pedals, and your throne.

Perhaps the best upgrade you can do to a budget-level set is investing in high quality heads. Even better, get the heads professionally tuned by a qualified drum tech. With the right tuning, a budget set can sound professional.

How to quiet down your acoustic drums

Let’s be honest, acoustic drums are loud. You can’t just turn down the volume like on an electric amp. Fortunately for the eardrums of your family or roommates, there are ways to quiet down your acoustic drums while still rocking out.

Switch to lighter drumsticks, or for a very different quiet sound, move over to bamboo multi-rod sticks or jazz brushes. Lighter sticks also require more subtle playing and knowledge of the rudimentary snare rolls that all the best drummers know. In other words: your technique will improve the quieter you play.

You can also get various dampeners that either go inside the drum or sit on top of the heads, which cut down on the reverberations that your drum “hears.” It’s also very common for drummers to simply place a pillow inside their bass drum for a more pleasing, muffled tone.

Meinl Headliner 10" Hand Carved Black River Design Rope Tuned Djembe, Black

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Meinl Headliner 10" Hand Carved Congo Design Rope Tuned Djembe, Dark Brown

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Meinl 6.5" and 7.5" Journey Series Bongos, Black

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Meinl Jam Cajon with Light Brown Body and Natural Frontplate

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Dixon Classic Metal Steel Snare Drums, Chrome, 5" x 10"

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Meinl Bongo Cajon, Super Natural

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Gon Bops Fiesta Mini Cajons 4-Pack Polybag

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