Are jazz drums and drum sets the same?

Jazz drums and drum sets are the same!

Drum set (also known as jazz drum) is a percussion instrument, which integrates many percussion instruments. The basic combination includes a big drum, a small drum, two middle drums, a floor drum, a pedal cymbal and two brass cymbals.

Drum set originated in the United States, and was often used for jazz performance when jazz rose in the1920s. Drum set is a very important non-pitch percussion instrument in jazz band. It usually consists of a pedal bass drum, a small drum, more than two drums, one or two hanging cymbals and a pedal cymbal.

The drummer beat the parts with his drum to make them sound. There are two kinds of drum hammers commonly used in jazz, one is a wooden drum stick and the other is a wire brush made of steel wire.

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The social influence of drum set;

In the band, the drummer controls the speed and rhythm of music and other important links, especially in jazz, the drummer especially needs to maintain a good state of cooperation with other musicians. In addition, in jazz, the control of the timbre, strength and speed of the drum is an important factor to reflect the drummer's skills.

The appearance of drum sets makes music richer and fuller. Good drum arrangement can make music more infectious and powerful. In addition, the drum set itself can express musical instruments in the form of solo, so as far as music is concerned, the drum set is also an increasingly noticeable instrument.

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