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MUSIC

Drums Crash

cymbal Tension key DRUM SET
A DRUM IS A percussion instrument that
consists of a drumhead, made of skin or
plastic, stretched over one or both ends of
a hollow vessel (the body shell). Drums
are played in most parts of the world and
are made in a number of different shapes
and sizes. They can be divided into three Tension rod
TAMBOURINE
groups according to the shape of the
Tom-tom
body-shell: frame drums (e.g., tambourines), bowl-
shaped drums (e.g., timpani), and tubular drums Lug
(e.g., congas). Drums are usually sounded by
striking the drumhead with the hands or with
beaters, such as a hard-headed stick. The Hi-hat
cymbal
drumhead vibrates, and its vibrations
are amplified by the hollow body shell.
The snare drum has wires—known
as snares—stretched across the lower
drumhead; the snares vibrate against
the lower drumhead when the drum is
Snare
played. Most drums, such as congas, drum
do not have a definite pitch and can play
only rhythms (see pp. 516-517). Other drums,
such as timpani, have a definite pitch and can
play melody, harmony, and rhythms. They can be
tuned by adjusting the tension of the drumhead.
Different types of drum can be combined together
with other percussion instruments to form a drum
set. The basic components of the drum set are
bass drum, tom-toms, floor tom (tenor drum),
snare drum, and cymbals.

Tripod
SNARE DRUM (VIEWED FROM BELOW) stand
Snare Adjustable
mounting damper
Lug
Transparent
lower
drumhead

Chain Tension
screw
Snare Felt-covered
Upper beater
drumhead Pedal
Stick
Snare
release lever Pedal

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