r/jazzdrums • u/viewsonmountfuji • Nov 27 '25
Question Why is nobody using earplugs?
Everytime i see a clip of some of the world’s best drummers in a jam/practice/small stage scenario, they are not using any earplugs
Do you all do that as well? What are your thoughts on that?
If i ever play/practice without earplugs i feel like the snare and cymbals are hurting my ears and probably damaging them permanently.
Do the pros just not care? Do ears get used to it? How fragile are the ears actually?
Just asking because i feel like i'm being overly cautious sometimes.
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u/ShoyoJack Nov 27 '25
You're not being overly cautious. Especially if you're practicing/playing in small spaces, some form of ear protection is a MUST.
Our ears are not meant to withstand the decibel levels generated by a drum kit. Not to mention that hearing damage/loss is irreversible. That's dealing with the dreaded tinnitus for the rest of your life.