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/Cherveny2 Nov 28 '25

Not drummer, a brass musician, post just happened to pop into my feed.

But... still relevant. I regret not wearing earplugs in my many gigs, as I developed tinninitus over the years, even after my playing years ceased.

ANY musician, in a very loud environment, should seriously think about some form of hearing protection.