The Best Gifts For Drummers | 2021 Edition

If you want to put a smile on a drummer’s face, check out this list of 40+ drum products from $5 to $500 that make awesome gifts for the percussion enthusiast in your life. If you're in a time crunch (or just too lazy -- we know how it is), we've got you covered with more details and links for these gifts in our new Beat article: www.drumeo.com/beat/gifts-for...
►Creating Sounds
- Drumsticks ($5-60)
You’ll most likely spend around $10-15 for a pair of regular drumsticks. But the sky’s the limit with options:
- Drumeo Sticks ($9-13)
- Hot Rods (Dowel sticks) ($30-80)
- Signature Sticks (Travis Barker, etc) ($12-16)
- Brushes ($20-60)
- Big Fat Snare Drum ($30-45)
- Drumeo Tone Control Kit ($72 for 4)
- Low Boy Custom Bass Drum Beaters ($28-45)
- Egg Shakers ($3-8)
- Drumheads ($15-100 depending on size/type)
- Tom Packs ($100-200)
- Snare Heads ($20-60)
- Danmar Metal Kick Pad ($12)
►Drumming Tools
- KickBlock ($30)
- DrumDial ($100)
- Evans Torque Key ($5)
- Cymbal Cleaner ($20)
- Bass Drum Os ($19)
- Cympad Cymbal Felts ($13 for 5)
- GrooveTech Multi-Tool ($22)
- Hole Cutter ($10)
- Drumeo Comfort Cover ($79)
- Auxiliary Kick Mount ($50-70)
- Quick-Release Cymbal Toppers ($5 for one, $60 for a pack)
- Drum Key ($5-25)
- Drop Clutch ($24-44)
- Drum Cases ($50-350)
►Education
An awesome gift for drum students (or aspiring ones), these are some of our recommended drum books:
- The Best Beginner Drum Book ($30) by Drumeo
- The Drummer’s Toolbox ($30) by Drumeo
- New Breed ($30) by Gary Chester
- The Weaker Side ($11) by Dom Famularo and Stephane Chamberland
- Pathways Of Motion ($30) by Steve Smith
- Gaddiments ($25) by Steve Gadd
- Drumeo Edge ($29/mo, $240/yr)
Online drum lessons are perfect for any drummer who wants to learn on their own schedule and on their own terms. Get them a Drumeo membership card (a 1-month or annual pass) for access to over 3000 hours of lessons, 2000+ song transcriptions, personalized feedback, a coaching program featuring celebrity drummers, a lively community and much more.
Claim your FREE 30-day trial here and give it a try yourself: drumeo.com/30daytrial
►Kit Add-Ons
- Splash Cymbal ($50-300)
- Cymbal Stand (60-120)
- Cowbell ($150-80)
- Tambourine ($30-100)
- Yamaha EAD10 ($550)
- Casey Cooper Igniter Snare Drum ($329)
►Apps
If you want to send someone a gift from anywhere in the world (and save on shipping costs), get them an app!
- Gap Click ($3) by Benny Greb helps you keep time with gaps in the metronome. Improve your internal clock!
- liveBPM ($4) tracks the speed at which you’re playing drums.
- Tempo Advance ($4) lets you create different metronome variations and has a ton of features like building setlists for live gigs.
- Drumeo App (free with a Drumeo subscription) gets you access to a huge library of videos and 2000+ songs to drum along to.
- Moises (free for the limited version or $5/month for premium) uses AI technology to remove drums (or vocals, or guitars) from songs so you can add your own or play along to drumless tracks.
Not enough drummer gifts for you? Find more at these links:
►The Best Christmas Gifts For Drummers: www.drumeo.com/beat/christmas...
►Drumeo’s Official Holiday Gift Guide: www.drumeo.com/gift-guide/
►15 Drum Accessories You Can’t Live Without: www.drumeo.com/beat/best-drum...
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[@DrumeoOfficial]

Get all the details and links for these drumming gifts over at our new Beat article: www.drumeo.com/beat/gifts-for-drummers/

[@BRUH-ov7qm]

I love this video but why release it on the 17 bruh I was 3 days late and when my family went Christmas shopping we were by a music store

[@marcpatzelt2430]

I think the best gift for any drummer is a cowbell. It doesn't matter if they have one, there's always room for more.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Agreed!

[@robertd1211]

So you're saying you need more cowbell?

[@jackson.m4a314]

@@robertd1211 precisely,

[@garrettmillerdrums]

The truest statement on record lol

[@alexwinchell2930]

yes

[@Firefrostdrums]

Regarding sticks, here's a tip for drummer using electronic drums like me : anti-vibe sticks. They really ease the pain in the wrist due to rubber pads 🙂

[@joeldrummer23]

Thanks 🙏🏻 for the tip … happy holidays

[@XJoeyJordison666X]

I love them, the only issue is that they're hard to find instore so you need to get then off Amazon and I find zildjian is very inconsistent with their stick quality, sometimes the sticks are very heavy and sometimes they feel completely hollow.

[@JustLilGecko]

I found just going from my usual 2Bs to 5Bs really worked wonders for making electric kit playing smoother

[@_dgdrums_]

That's true! Since I started playing my E-Kit, I use the Zildjian 5AN AntiVibe. They're just so great!

[@toolmainia102]

On the inverse of this, using normal sticks can force you to play more gentle to avoid the shock from the e-kit. If you have both an e-kit and an acoustic kit, the e-kit can be a GREAT trainer for more gentle, controlled playing. However, if your e-kit isn’t very sensitive or kinda old, and thus losing its sensitivity, this might not be an option.

[@kian2961]

Great list! And not only for gift givers, but also us drummers wanting to expand our wishlist!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Glad you like it Kian!

[@someguyontheinternet2544]

ducc

[@KDrummer54.]

This is just random, but my name is Kyan

[@johnbmailer]

"We lose stuff like this all the time." - yeets it on the floor -

[@marcpatzelt2430]

OMG! I didn't knew about the drop clutch! This is the best thing ever!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Pretty handy!

[@StrappingYoungLadam]

My drum teacher gave me his when I was a teenager because I played double bass and he didn't so had no use for it.

[@LowBoyBeaters]

Thank you so much for including us! Happy Holidays to everyone at Drumeo!

[@bear-lu4cr]

pls send free one

[@elijahharing]

@@bear-lu4cr there is always one of you

[@StrappingYoungLadam]

I live on a townhouse complex and my drums are in the basement. For Christmas this year I got a set of Arborea Mute Cymbals, which are similar to Sabian Quiet tone but more affordable. My wife bought me a brand new throne to replace the cheap one I bought over 10 years ago as a teen. Definitely great presents.

[@Jeff-jz5pr]

Drumeo upload means it's a good day

[@DrumeoOfficial]

❤️

[@AshStGreen]

Top suggestions; KickBlock Snareweight Big Fat Snare Moises & the Yamaha EAD. All utterly invaluable products & drumming extras I’ll probably keep using well into the next decade. Amazing pieces of equipment & companies worth their weight in gold 🙏

[@fabiodias5527]

Love this video. As someone who's coming back to drumming after a 10 year break, this was super helpful :)

[@garycordle5295]

I would say the drum dial is the most important gift, after I got one it's a must have, your drums will love you and your right on the money every time 👍

[@billbigler1366]

Great video Jared. Happy holidays to you and all the great folks at Drumeo. Bill.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks Bill, Happy holidays to you too!

[@Riley_drums]

Kick block literally saved my life. Legit saved my kit

[@ZOB4]

I have a cheap (around $100 10 years ago when I bought it) PDP piccolo snare that sounds amazing, and works great as a secondary snare. If I got that as a gift, I'd be super excited.

[@deechristoff2405]

Yeah. I got a used Ludwig piccolo for $50 at shop specializing in used gear and use it for my primary snare.

[@jonny555ive]

The Evans torque key is killer, I've used this product for years, it works very very well.

[@iii5091]

For sure the drum dial, for me tuning was always like pulling teeth and now I look forward to it.

[@BMFAHAD]

Love your Videos 😍 Following Your all Lesson 🤩

[@ajbambino]

@Drumeo - one of the things I never heard anyone mention is actually Cymbags - they're make protective sleeves for cymbals. That, and actually they're clear reusable cymbal dampeners are legit the greatest sound reducers for a cymbal that I've ever come across and swear by it. It's a small mom and pop shop but more than fair prices and legit a sleeper cell product that I can't recommend enough!

[@rigosalazar4505]

You should consider inviting a Mexican/Hispanic drummer. Drumming Hispanic music like norteñas,cumbias, quebraditas, Huapangos. This is all a style of drumming for Hispanic music and with its own unique grooves and rhythms.

[@ajbambino]

Good call with the snare weights and also big fat snare drum. I usually use a old head and put it on top, but it always falls off or breaks - those are much better and stick to the head more. The number of times I'll do a rimshot alone with the wallet and it flys off and I lost credit cards......no bueno!

[@matthewcortes3786]

I remember playing a gig in some shitty little dive bar on the dance floor and my kick just kept getting further and further away it was brutal. I eventually got the bass player to put his amp in front of my kick to try to keep it in place!

[@timothywarfel2137]

This is what me and my drummer do every time we have to play somewhere 😂. Ever find a better solution?

[@JoelAzia]

I hit the like button even before pressing the play button. I see DRUMEO, I know it’s gonna be good.

[@milangenot9972]

Now i got cool Gift Ideas for my Friend👍Thank You

[@joetroutt7425]

If you buy a head for the snare make sure it's the brand the drummer uses. If you get an Evans or a Remo they may use Aquarian or vice versa. If you don't want to ask just sneak a peak at his drumset and look. There are different kinds within that brand too so it may be best to inquire.

[@StrappingYoungLadam]

That's an excellent point. I don't think I'd trust someone to buy me drum heads without specifically asking me first.

[@deechristoff2405]

... her drumkit :-)

[@kushking420]

Best auxiliary pedal is the pearl demonator single pedal, it's about $115 CAD. i'm not a pearl drums fan but that pedal is a bang for your buck for lower scale pedals. Hell get it for someone who's still playing with a beginner pedal makes a difference for them

[@massivecumshot]

Give me a pair of HOTSTIX that last more than 1 gig. Make 'em out of carbon fiber or graphene instead of balsa wood.

[@cinnamonrollypoly]

My favourite sticks are the firegrain rebounds from promark. If you get the chance, y'all should give them a shot.

[@ManxKeys]

You missed the drumeo in-ear monitor. I just subbed to drumeo edge and you sent the book and the in ear monitor for free! Thanks! Love Drumeo from Hong Kong!

[@makrostheblack4791]

That EAD sounds like a whole lot of awesome! :O

[@JustinPancubila]

Yes I still play Travis Barker's signature sticks From Zildjian 10/10 for drumsticks are the best

[@ejames6431]

All great stuff!

[@JakeSteikDrums]

Showing a kick on a wooden floor you guys should do a video on how to properly set up a kick so it won't slide depending on Velcro isn't ideal

[@rhydianmorgan8132]

Seeing that cowbell tree has made me push a cowbell up my drum wish list

[@myfavslove]

Uesd the quick release cycblem topers from Sabian. And after a few months the were really hard to get the to release. So I went back to just using the wing nut

[@chrisjames810]

Can you please make a video about the setting you use at drumeo on the Yamaha EAD10?? Merry Christmas!!!

[@jeremystig98]

My mom bought me an SD4 Combo Maple stick yeeeeaaars ago, now that i finally play Jazz i actually use them 😀

[@Sarutobe1103]

I'd most recommend the Evans Hybrid snare head, as it's almost literally bullet-proof. ($50 USD) The damn things last an obscenely long time under the most vicious play and abuse.

[@ShartimusPrime]

At first I thought he was holding action figures in the thumbnail . . . darn.

[@donaldcollins8551]

I always handle my cymbals with gloves setting up and tearing down, plus it keeps them shinning.

[@darkdancer72]

Nice! You should do the first Drum QVC-TV :-)

[@Onyx_idk]

I haven't gotten new drum heads in 3 years and who knows how long before I got those 2ND hand drums XD

[@drummercarson896]

Awesome video

[@abuelb]

Best gift would be a $500 14x6 maple snare with free floating lugs

[@eliascastrocaballero6811]

4th one here, Haha. Drummeo is great!

[@ManchesterUnitedFanNoah10]

You’re the best drumeo

[@lojinks4428]

great ideas for gifts for the drummer in my life (me)

[@hughiebrophyHind]

Love it

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks, Hughie!

[@diglett7698]

I may have not saw this in the video, but is there any items you can recommend for electronic drum kits, and possibly a certain brand of e-drum brush?

[@krusher74]

Bit late, won't get any of this in the post for Christmas now.

[@haristola84]

Alhamdulillah, ada kemanisan dc2. Mantiaeppp 👍

[@TessaAnderson]

My favorite part is when he threw him the drum case and it hit the cymbal. I use protection racket cases

[@misternarwhalart]

Best gift: new 10 piece drum set with cymbals too

[@DaxTaylor.440]

This video is for non drummers looking for drums for their drummer friends, I already knew every single item on this video

[@DrumeoOfficial]

What product did we not include that you love?

[@Finduh]

perfect video for people that know nothing about drums

[@cursedlemons1628]

Kinda late for this vid but nice!

[@vandavis000]

I want the drumeo comfort cover for my dw5000 throne❤

[@chubb1943]

how do you get that killer kick sound ?

[@yuvalwh]

What song was Todd playing to here when showcasing the danmar metal kick?

[@namlu9979]

It's funny how it sounds Horacio El Negro Hernández in english... in spanish it would be like "Jorasho El Negro Jernandez" 😂😎

[@markwilmeth3082]

If you don't speak spanish!!!!

[@musicmode6657]

another good gift is a new drum set or maybe even a neil peart 2112 replica drumset with the gold would be cool. dibs?

[@nintalev]

3:08 maybe my ears are complety useless but I don't ear any difference with or without dampening

[@Vincevon95]

Me too!

[@majortombelgium]

you have to listen to how fast it fades out after the hit, there is a difference

[@Anonymous_Tech101]

Before tax, any drummer would love this, a meniel 8 piece ultimate cymbal set

[@GhostRider-hy9zt]

Nobody, absolutely nobody: Drummers: when equipment is used it gets dusty

[@dylanchuang2064]

First drummeo is the best

[@gilbertzilla6770]

All i want for Christmas is a double pedal

[@robertduley5446]

Nice a Dave Weckel mention

[@StacyODell]

"hand juices" LOL

[@chrisesquibel13]

Should’ve did the Josh Dun drumsticks instead of Travis barkers I saw them right next to Travis’s sticks

[@nihilisthetic]

Why does Drumeo post this the week before Christmas instead of the first week of December, lol

[@footsoljier6468]

I actually use Ted Reed’s Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer

[@merrychristmas178]

What snare drum do you get for beginners?

[@youdefectedMe]

Ddue i wanna see someone do ...And the Battle Begun - RX Bandits

[@collectingclassics]

Drumeo why didn't you talk about the drum wallet today's best drum damnpner on the market. definitely do a video on em please and Remember to get yours today THE DRUM WALLET

[@UCS0608]

10:35 Since when do cymbalpads prevent a cymbal from getting a keyhole?? It's the tube inside the hole that's doing the job! I myself don't even use pads or a wingnut on top of the cymbal, makes it so much easier to put up or change cymbals without crawling all over the floor looking for that #$%$%^ wingnut! 😁 Nice video, by the way!! 👍

[@rhydianmorgan8132]

Does anyone know here I can get the cowbell tree at 20:51 ? I can’t find it anywhere :(

[@jonny555ive]

I heard no change in tone/muffle with the clip on mufflers

[@anjaydancecompany5320]

What about ahead Lars ulrich drumsticks

[@beatersorchestra]

Things required by a drummer while going for a gig and during gig Sticks in a stick bag Napkin Waterbottel Mobile holder Wallet holder Medicine Drum key Hardware like extra tention rod,lug, a beater,device kwik, moon gel,duct tape ,damper sponge, screw driver ,blade allen key (alanki) extra snare head,cymbal felts,notation stand

[@nik_in_the_box]

lot of stuff dude...

[@JakeSteikDrums]

I feel hot rods etc can be lighter

[@fabifiren666]

I saw some metal drummer use some sort of tape/band around their drumsticks (i guess, so it doesn't slipp away). Does anyone knows where i can get them?

[@StrappingYoungLadam]

Just use gaff tape or any sort of grip tape. I don't like doing that because if you play for a long time eventually your hands will develop calluses where your stick rubs and those will aid in grip along.

[@fabifiren666]

@@StrappingYoungLadam thanks anyway!

[@awesomefuze752]

I think you should of mentioned that a lot of these things are for drummers that have an acoustic kit

[@Marko-bs5zg]

22:33 how is app called?

[@lifeisntagodardfilm]

i think that guy is the "da vinki" one

[@jacobwright4653]

Has anyone every mentioned you look like Brann Dailor?

[@jonny555ive]

Wanna never break a cymbal ever again. Go get Aquarian simple springs. YOU'RE WELCOME 🤘🤘

[@Limbo_Pimp]

I’m an Mapex,Gibraltar,Mienl,Vic firth,evans kinda guy

[@nathanfarnell833]

Who got the code? 😂

[@aidenjp]

hi jared

[@EliPenderDrums]

8:27. I dont think the torque key is $50...😂

[@danielngo24]

Man there's so much I don't know

[@XJoeyJordison666X]

The evens torque key is only 25$ not 50

[@JustysFrank]

In canada it is around $50.

[@Amp661]

What exactly is an egg shaker?

[@joetroutt7425]

A girl on top

[@duccioleoncini2094]

I didn't know Sebastian Vettel could play drumes

[@johnbmx4christ]

I would never recommend groove juice. It takes off whatever coating is on there and wipes the logos and everything right off. If you don't recoat them right away after groove juicing them, they like tarnish super fast.

[@menzerroku4708]

Best gift? Metronome

[@gewoonandy8755]

i think the best gift for him would be a teeth brush cuz goddamn😳

[@rockem3411]

Un peut de groove juice sur mon racktom please

[@branmcg9844]

Jared for someone born with a silver spoon; when do you think about budget?

[@DrumeoOfficial]

I always think about budgets.

[@branmcg9844]

@@DrumeoOfficial I am not buying BRAT