Names of parts of drum set

Drum set is a percussion instrument, which is mainly composed of five parts.

1. Five parts of drum set

Drum set consists of five parts: drums, drums, drumsticks, bowls and cymbals. Among them, the big drum and the small drum are the core of the drum set, and the drumstick is a tool used to beat the drum surface to make sound. Bowls and cymbals are used as additional musical instruments.

2. Composition and characteristics of drums

Drum is generally composed of drum shell, drum head and drum frame. Its diameter is smaller, generally around 18-26 inches, its drum shell is deeper and its sound is more vigorous, so it is suitable for playing bass. The adjustment of the drum can be carried out by adjusting the tension of the drum surface or installing a pressure ring.

3. The structure and use of snare drum

The appearance of the small drum is similar to that of the big drum, but the diameter is only about 10- 14 inch, and the shell is relatively shallow. Usually used to play the rhythm of high notes, it is one of the most common drums in the drum set. Different from the big drum, the small drum usually needs to be adjusted by screws or buckles at the bottom of the drum to achieve different timbre effects.

4. The role and characteristics of bowls and cymbals

Bowl is a family of percussion instruments. Usually used in combination with drum sets, it produces a sound full of harmonics and metallic texture, and is widely used in modern music performance. Treading cymbals is a musical instrument that beats flat copper sheets. Its sound is relatively flat, mainly used to enhance the rhythm of music.

5. Types and using skills of drumsticks

Drumsticks are important tools for making sound on the surface of drums, which are usually divided into two types: wood and soft hair. Wooden drumsticks are loud and suitable for strong rhythm, while soft hair drumsticks can produce soft and delicate sound effects. In addition, drummers need to master the correct hitting method, strength and rhythm when playing, so as to improve the playing effect.

Drum set, namely jazz drum, is a very important percussion instrument in jazz band. It usually consists of a pedal bass drum, a small snare drum and two or more drums.