| Drum & Percussion Encyclopedia - Drum Set |
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Name: Drum Set
Origin: United States
Class (1): Idiophone
Class (2): Membranophone
Category: Various |
Description: Drum sets were first introduced in the late 1800's. The development of the foot pedal is what allowed all of the basic percussion instruments used in the drum set to be played by one drummer, at the same time. The drum set has been referred to by many different names. Some of those are: drum set (of course) drum kit, trap kit, pots and pans. I am sure there are more (you are welcome to send me yours). It also represents creativity by bringing the different drums together. By the late 1920's, the drum set had changed once again, to include tom-toms, and cymbals. Today, drum set sometimes have four or more tom-toms. All of the drums, cymbals, blocks, bells, foot-petals and chimes can be played by one drummer. The drum set is truly a symbol of musical freedom and inspiration. The drum set is used in Jazz, Popular, Rock, R&B, Country and many more. It has become a staple of modern music. |
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Name: Bass Drum
Origin: United States
Class: Membranophone
Category: Barrel |
Description: The bass drum sits on the floor and is hit with a foot beater. Often, the front drum head is decorated with pictures, names, etc. This drum (as well as the bass guitar) serves as the back beat for the rest of the band. |
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Name: Tom Tom
Origin: United States
Class: Membranophone
Category: Barrel |
Description: Tom-toms are mounted to the bass drum with hardware. There is usually one 'high' tom, and one floor tom. The tom-toms can range from a very high pitched tone all the way down to the bass, depending on their size. |
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Name: Floor Tom
Origin: United States
Class: Membranophone
Category: Barrel |
Description: The floor-tom is generally a bass tone. They stand on the floor supported by metal adjustable legs. They usually are on the drummers' right side (unless left handed). |
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Name: Snare Drum
Origin: United States
Class: Membranophone
Category: Barrel |
Description: The snare drum is the most resounding drum in the set. You can generally hear the snare over all. It is unique due to the wire snares attached to the bottom head. When struck, the membrane vibrates the metal snares and produces a unique sound. |
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Name: Cymbals
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Class: Idiophone
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Description: Cymbals are placed all around the drum set based on the drummers' choice. They range from very high pitched tones to lower, deeper tones. Some cymbals resound louder and longer than others, depending on the thickness and size. They are used to accent or emphasize changes. The greatest influence in cymbal use today comes from China and Turkey. A common formula for making a cymbal is four parts of copper, one part tin, and a touch of silver. They generally have a raised dome in the middle, with the disk slightly concave. Cymbals can be held in the hands and crashed together, mounted on a stand and played with sticks, and in some cases held in one hand and played with a bow or coin. |
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Name: Hi-Hat
Origin: United States
Class: Idiophone
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Description: The hi-hat has a foot petal which controls two cymbals that face each other. It is hit with the drum sticks. The cymbals can be held closed or slightly open to give different sounds. The hi-hat is considered the ;glue' that holds the rest of the drum set together. |
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Name: Sticks & Mallets
Origin: Various
Class: Idiophone
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Description: Drummers have many different types of sticks they can use. The mallets are used to softly crescendo the cymbals for dramatic influence. Brushes are used to give a softer swishy sound to the snare and kit. |
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Name: Cowbell
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Class: Idiophone
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Description: The cow bell is often mounted to the bass drum. It is struck to give a different sound while playing. |
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Name: Wooden Block
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Class: Idiophone
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Description: The wood block has also been adapted to the drum kit. It allows the drummer a little more diversity while playing the drum kit. Incorporating other percussion pieces can help fill the void when there is not a separate percussionist. |
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Name: Chimes
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Class: Idiophone
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Description: Chimes can be added to the drummers arsenal with ease. They can add a wind-chime sound that adds thematic elements, or transition, to the music. |
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