Event Information
July in Drum City is Cymbal Enhancement Month!
Drum City in July
As part of "Cymbal Strengthening Month," we will be exhibiting and selling cymbals and cymbal-related items from various companies!
Also, various events will be held during the period!
This year, my staff, Kurosawa, has been working at a musical instrument store for 18 years, but I would like to relearn everything again, so I will be holding a training event where you can learn about my training together with everyone!
We hope you will take this opportunity to learn more about cymbals!
Event guide held during the period
July 4th (Saturday) Cymbal training session with staff member Kurosawa
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We will be holding a training session on the theme of cymbals in general, including basic knowledge of cymbals, the history and origin of each manufacturer, and differences in the direction of sound creation!
- Location: Komaki Building B1F Percussion Studio & Reception 2F Drum City
- Date and time: July 2026Monday 4th (Sat) OPEN: 13:30 START: 14:00 (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes))
- Capacity: 25 people
[Event details] (planned)
・Cymbal basic knowledge
・History and origins of each cymbal manufacturer
・Differences in sound creation and direction by manufacturer
・How to choose cymbals by genre
・How to find a cymbal that suits you
Furthermore, we will invite Mr. Kanji Fujiwara of Yamamoto Drum Lab as a navigator to make cymbal selection even more fun!
This is not a seminar to learn performance techniques, but a training course to learn about the instrument itself.
Everyone from beginners to experienced drummers can enjoy it!
Everyone please come!
July 11th (Sat) Improving the resolution of cymbal selection based on the differences in alloy and processing feat. Koide Cymbals!
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Regarding the words "alloy" and "processing technology" that many drummers inquire about when choosing cymbals,JapanCymbal manufacturer representing
- Location: Komaki Building B1F Percussion Studio & Reception 2F Drum City
- Date and time: July 2026Monday 11th (Sat) OPEN: 13:30 START: 14:00 (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Capacity: 25 people
[Event details] (planned)
・What’s Koide Cymbal
・About alloy and manufacturing process
・Differences in sound due to processing method
・Review by series
・Question and answer session
・Preview session & social time
Special guest: Toshio Koide
Navigator: Kanji Fujiwara
Producing everything from traditional cymbal sounds to innovative sounds.
Also, check out the unique lineup of Koide cymbals!
Of course for cymbal lovers!
“I want to find a cymbal that suits me better.”
“I want to understand the differences between manufacturers before making a selection.”
“I want to expand my horizons in sound creation.”
This content is also recommended for drummers!
There will also be a preview time after the event!
A valuable opportunity to ask Mr. Koide directly while actually touching the cymbals!
Everyone, come on!
Saturday, July 18th What’s SABIAN? feat.Yamamoto Drum Lab
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JapanSABIAN is surprisingly rarely talked about in depth in Japan.
Among its rich lineup, it is supported by many professional drummers.
- Location: Komaki Building B1F Percussion Studio & Reception 2F Drum City
- Date and time: July 2026Monday 18th (Sat) OPEN: 13:30 START: 14:00 (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Capacity: 25 people
[Event details] (planned)
・History of the birth of SABIAN
・Cymbal manufacturing process
・Explanation of each HHX model
・Differences from other manufacturers
・Artist's episode
[Performers]
Takuya Yamamoto
Kanji Fujiwara
A thorough deep dive into the HHX series!
Rather than simply introducing products, we delve into the manufacturer's history and development philosophy.
Not only for SABIAN users, but also for those looking to choose cymbals.
Let's explore the deep world of SABIAN HHX together! ?
Sunday, July 19th A Zildjian vs K Zildjian!
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A training event where we thoroughly dig into the charms of Zildjian's two major series "A Zildjian" and "K Zildjian"!
- Location: Komaki Building B1F Percussion Studio & Reception 2F Drum City
- Date and time: July 2026month 19Sunday OPEN: 13:30 START: 14:00 (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Capacity: 25 people
[Event details] (planned)
・History and characteristics of A Zildjian and K Zildjian
・Sound comparison by demonstration
・Artist talk
・Special session
・Question and answer session
Special guests: Masahiko Osaka, Kazuaki Yokoyama
Navigator: Kanji Fujiwara
Experience the uniqueness of cymbals that you can't understand just from catalogs and videos.
Furthermore, a special session with two special guests is also planned for the second half of the event.
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