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Musical Instrument Guide

Drum

As the "keeper of the rhythm," the drum provides the foundation for the overall sound of music.Because a drum only has to be hit to make a sound, it is also one of the simplest of the instruments.

Origins

  • The birth of the drum 
  • The evolution of the foot pedal 

Structure

  • The drum kit-a collection of percussion instruments 
  • What are drums made of? 
  • How sound is produced 
  • [Experiment1]Putting something inside a bass drum 
  • [Experiment2]Opening a hole in the bottom head of a tom-tom 
  • [Experiment3]Using alternative materials for the snare 

How to Play

  • The basic position 
  • A score for the drums? 
  • Drumming techniques 
  • The basics of tuning 

How the Instrument is Made

  • Making the shell 
  • A beautiful finish 
  • Finally, a drum is born! 

Choosing an Instrument

  • Choosing drumsticks 
  • Choosing brushes 
  • Choosing a snare 
  • Choosing a practice pad 

Care and Maintenance

  • Daily care and maintenance 
  • Parts that need to be changed regularly 
  • Care and maintenance of the lugs 

Trivia

  • In Africa, drums were a "family of seven" 
  • In ancient China, drums were a tool for communicating public discontent 
  • A long bass drum 
  • Nineteen-layer wood hoop 
  • A rosewood snare drum 
  • The black sheep of the family: effective cymbals! 
  • Shakers for drum-less songs 
  • The unexpectedly expressive kashishi 
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