Drums, Sticks, and Sets

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Drums have been around for longer than any other musical instrument out there. Their basic design has remained the same for thousands and thousands of years, with very little modern advancement. The basic makeup of a drum contains at least one membrane, called a drumhead or the drum skin, which is stretched tight over some type of hollow circular shell. Though the shell is always circular, the shape of the shell varies. Various shell shapes include the popular cylinder drums, bowl shaped drums, truncated cones such as bongo drums, goblet-shaped and joined-truncated cones.

The type of drum, shape and construction of the shell, type of drum head it has and the tension of the drumheads are all major factors that contribute to the sound a particular drum makes.  The drum head has the most effect on the sound a drum makes. Thicker drum heads are lower pitched and can be very loud, while thinner drum heads are higher pitched and not as loud.

Often similar types of drums that produce different sounds will come in a drum set. A drum set is a collection of drums, cymbals, and sometimes other percussion instruments, put together to make it possible for one person to play all the different drums alone.  The exact collection of drums included in a particular drum set can depend on personal preference, musical style, financial situations, and transportation options for traveling drummers. An electronic drum is a great investment, but it does have a large inital cost, as the set will not work properly without the correct peripherial attatchements.

Typically drum sets will be sold in five-piece sets which include a bass drum, a snare drum and three toms. The standard hardware pack includes a hi hat stand, a snare drum stand, two or three cymbal stands, and a bass drum pedal. Usually the drum set and the hardware pack will come all together; however cymbals are usually sold separately. Various music genres will determine which drum kit set up is right for each individual drummers needs. For example, in rock music the bass drum, hi hat and snare drum are used most, and should be arranged accordingly. 

Choosing the right drum set for an individual drummer is not an easy task. It takes research and understanding of the needs of a drummer in order make sure all the right factors are considered. When it comes to drums it is almost always best to purchase well known brand name products. Top brands will hold up better and have a great resale value. Some reputable brand names include: Pearl, Tama, DW, and Yamaha.  It is okay to get off brand cymbals, which will often come in packs for good deals. You can always upgrade the cymbals later. When buying a drum set online be sure to only purchase from a reputable company that will back up their merchandise with a 100% guarantee on your purchase.

The pages and links of this Website will explore in greater depth the different types and elements of drums, drum sets, different music genres, and other equipment.   

 

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