Bass Drum
The bass drum is the lowest non-pitched instrument of the percussion section. The sound of the bass drum is slightly delayed, so It is very important that the player anticipates the beat so that the sound occurs on the beat of the music without the same down beat as everyone else in the band. There should not be more than one bass drum in a band or orchestra unless expressly called for in a score. |
Bass Drum Sounds and Effects
The bass drum produces different effects and sounds based on how the drum is struck, where the drum is struck, what type of mallet is used.
Common bass drum effects are as follows:
Care and Maintenance
The bass drum produces different effects and sounds based on how the drum is struck, where the drum is struck, what type of mallet is used.
Common bass drum effects are as follows:
- Accents
- Pianissimo pasages
- Sharp staccato, crack, or a shot
- Thud
- Roar
- Thump
- Roll
Care and Maintenance
- After not playing for a time, it is essential to tighten the head.
- "Wetting down" the head can restore its resiliency.
- Keep clean, and tighten screws and tension rods periodically.