Get ready to tap that! The Mikes bounce like a hovercraft over contentious (but bouncy) waters to debate using practice pads for good and evil in one’s musical development. The Duo discusses pad selection, and setup, and makes some recommendations for pads in several categories. Pads mentioned, in no particular order:

• Ikea bath towels

Mike C endorses Vic Firth pads and sticks, Beetle Pads, and Remo drumheads.

Rebecca Moore is our wonderful audio editor.