Typical drums set

Drums set

Now, I'll write something immediately. My first post is a description of the typical modern drums set. I'll introduce the name of drums and the function of each part.

Hi-hat cymbal

 This is the hi-hat cymbal. The hi-hat is used when we beat rhythm. This cymbal has an unusual style. When we play the drums, most times it's closed. However, we play it open sometimes. 

Ride cymbal

This is the ride cymbal. The ride cymbal can beat the same rhythm, but the cymbal is a little different than the hi-hat cymbal. The hi-hat cymbal can open and close, but the ride symbal can't open and close.


















This is the crash cymbal. This cymbal is used between sections or when we need strong stress.

Crash cymbal

Snare drum

This is the snare drum. We use this drum when we beat the rhythm or as a fill in. Fill in means a short lick that fills in the gaps.

Rack toms

These are rack toms. Rack toms are split into 1st tom and 2nd tom. We call these toms high tom low tom. The function of these drums is mainly to fill in gaps.














This is the floor tom. The function of this drum is the same as rack toms.


















This is the bass drum. This drum is always used to beat rhythm. Bass drum has different playing styles. We can play with single pedal or twin pedal.

Bass drum

 

Twin pedal

Actually, drums have many various instruments as an option. For instance, there are China cymbals, splash cymbals, cow bells, and so on.

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