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Put very simply it's because light is faster than sound... near enough one million times faster (not exaggerated!)
The speed of light is 299,792,458 metres per second whereas the speed of sound is 340 metres per second (20 degrees centigrade at sea level*).
No matter how close you get to the drum the light reflected/refracted off it will reach you before the sound does though anywhere within 12 or so metres and you are unlikely to notice the difference. It's the same with thunder and lightning, thunder is the noise lightning makes but the light from lightning travels the distance between the strike and you in an imperceptible amount of time however the sound will take roughly 3 seconds for ever kilometre it has to travel.
*The speed of a sound is also more susceptible to changes in temperature and air pressure as the density of material able to carry the sound waves than the speed of light, though in certain conditions light can be slowed down and it's slowest recorded speed is 60km/h through sodium at -272 degrees centigrade.
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How is the bass drum used?
For a drum kit, there is a foot pedal with a beater that strikes the skin or head of the bass drum. In a marching situation, a stationary band or an orchestra, a beater is used by hand striking the head of the drum.
Why does my bass not hit right?
Reasons a base drum is not hitting right is because of possible obstructions in the path of the beater hitting the base drum head. Check if you have a bass drum head. Check if you have a bass drum pedal. Check if you have a beater attached to your pedal, and inspect the tightness of the drum screw. Do you have a bass drum? If you have a bass - as in an upright string instrument hitting it against things is not advisable. The wood would be at risk of breaking. If you are playing music and the bass is not functioning. Check your speakers. If your speakers are blown out, the bass could be broken. Check your source of music as-well and make sure it has bass. If you are talking about a fish. Fish do not enjoy being hit. They have nerves just like the ones you and I have. If you already hit the fish, the correct way of hitting a fish, is by slapping the gill with 3 fingers (preferably the middle,ring, and pointer) with as much force as possible. This alone will instantly kill the bass.
Do you need both heads on your bass drum?
no, you one hand on and hand holding the mallet and hit it in between the direct middle and edge of the base drum.
What is the part you hit on a snare drum called?
The bass kick drum in a full drumset utilizes a type of mallet. Tympani drums also use this.
What are the strings at the bottom of the snare drum?
The strings at the bottom of the snare drum are actually called "Snares". The tightness of the snares determines the length of the "chh" sound you hear when the drum is hit.
What are the names to the 4 drums on a drum set?
A simple drum kit is composed of several basic elements. The drums include the Snare drum (The one with the wires under it), the toms (The drums with out the wires but are hit with a stick, including the mounted ones and the ones that are on the floor, which are floor toms), and the bass drum(s).
How does snares work?
A snare drum works by having these small bead like things on the bottom and when you hit it with a drum stick it rattles and it gets the sound it does when you hear it
How does a snare work?
A snare drum works by having these small bead like things on the bottom and when you hit it with a drum stick it rattles and it gets the sound it does when you hear it
What type of instrument is a bass drum?
A bass drum is considered a percussion instrument. Anything that you hit is percussion. Even if you hit your legs. That is considered percussion. Of course your legs aren't an instrument though. is it a tuned percussion or untuned????
What are some good drum beats?
well i think that onea quaver with the hi - hat and then bass, snare, bass, bass, snare, repeatedly (add ytour own drum fill if u lyk) or all the small things which is the same but its just a bar instead. plus you onl;y hit the hi hat once when u do the bass, bass part and my faviroute is simple but sounds the best is open hi hat bar kick snare(reapeatedly and also add ur own drum fill) hope these help bye
Is a snare drum the loudest?
It really depends on the type fo snare drum. For example parade drums are meant to be loud, but piccolo is a quieter drum due to its size. In the drum family, yes it probably is the loudest in perspective, but depending on how hard you hit it, it could be the bass drum as well.
What makes a drums sound?
A drum makes a beat sound, a percussive sound. The tone and duration depends on the type of drum: steel drums make ringing tones that last longer than snares or bass drums.
