The Drum Set
The Pieces of a Drum Set:
Snare Drum
Bass Drum w/ pedal
2-mounted Tom-toms
Floor Tom
Ride Cymbal
High Hat Cymbal
Crash Cymbal
Used in marching band shows, percussion ensembles, concert band music, orchestral scores, chamber works and traditional combo or jazz-band settings. Mental ability to play many different instruments at once. In Jazz, the Ride Cymbal and the High Hat are important to keep the "groove". With the increased volume of rock and funk, the Crash Cymbals and a crisp Ride Cymbal are important.
The Setup
Most percussion is played standing up. However, the drum set is played sitting down. Also, the drum set is played with hands and legs. Care must be taken to place all of the instruments in the most comfortable postions, allowing for the most flexibility and independence in order to play. The player should not be forced to reach too far up, down or to the side.
Care and Maintenance
Is mostly for the player! High physical stamina is needed to practice, rehearse and perform on the Drum Set. A drummer needs to keep themselves in good shape and health, and they should warm-up and stretch before playing. Overuse and misuse are the most common injuries of a drummer.
Snare Drum
Bass Drum w/ pedal
2-mounted Tom-toms
Floor Tom
Ride Cymbal
High Hat Cymbal
Crash Cymbal
Used in marching band shows, percussion ensembles, concert band music, orchestral scores, chamber works and traditional combo or jazz-band settings. Mental ability to play many different instruments at once. In Jazz, the Ride Cymbal and the High Hat are important to keep the "groove". With the increased volume of rock and funk, the Crash Cymbals and a crisp Ride Cymbal are important.
The Setup
Most percussion is played standing up. However, the drum set is played sitting down. Also, the drum set is played with hands and legs. Care must be taken to place all of the instruments in the most comfortable postions, allowing for the most flexibility and independence in order to play. The player should not be forced to reach too far up, down or to the side.
Care and Maintenance
Is mostly for the player! High physical stamina is needed to practice, rehearse and perform on the Drum Set. A drummer needs to keep themselves in good shape and health, and they should warm-up and stretch before playing. Overuse and misuse are the most common injuries of a drummer.