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How does sound travel through a drum?
When a drum is struck, the impact creates vibrations in the drum head and shell. These vibrations travel through the air inside the drum, creating sound waves that we hear. The shape and material of the drum can affect the way the sound waves travel and the tone of the sound produced.
How does area affect a drum pitch?
The area in which you drum will not change the pitch but change the way in which you hear the drum. The sound may last longer or less, it may be loud or quiet.
What is the best way to tune a tom drum for optimal sound quality?
The best way to tune a tom drum for optimal sound quality is to start by tightening the drumheads evenly and gradually, using a drum key to adjust the tension of the lugs. Experiment with different tensions until you find the desired pitch and tone. Make sure the drumheads are in tune with each other and the overall sound is balanced.
When was By Way of the Drum created?
By Way of the Drum was created in 1989.
Why does the snare drum sound the way it does?
Snare is a type of Drum, not a component like the head or skin. My guess the term was used by analogy with (Trap) one speaks of a trap drum set-the usual drummer"s ensemble, and the snare drum is part of that, also a snare is a type of trap-and is so decribed in one of the verses of Amazing Grace- through many dangers, toils, and snares, no, not the autobiography of a drum repairman. snare is a type of drum, not the component of the instrument. a device called a systrum- or cistrum is inside the drum and makes the rolling, rat-at-tat sound with sort of rattle sound, this may be what you are thinking of. By the way have you heard the term (Biff!) it is aplied both to a style of drumming and also a nickname for Drummers- Bobby Ettinger, if you are out there, I remember (Biff!)
What does the word percussive instrument mean?
It means that in one way or another, something hits something else, creating a sound. For example: a drum is a percussion instrument because you have to hit it or touch it in a certain way to create sound. :)
How has the snare drum changed?
Well it has evolved from being only used as a marching snare in war to make its way in to music, spearheaded by jazz, the snare drum is now a necessary of every drum kit and concert band. Little known fact: before the snares of the snare drum were made of metal, drum makers used dried cats' intestines for the snares.
What does an African armpit drum sound like?
Haha, first off they're called African Talking Drums ;D Armpit Drum isn't a terribly appealing name haha! Anyway, they actually sound similar to any other drum except that the pitch fluctuates between high and low notes depending on how hard the percussionist squeezes the drum. They got their name based on the way that the mimic the quality of our speech.
Why is the sound produced by a dhool is louder than that ofa dhoolac?
The sound produced by a dhol is louder than that of a dholak because of the size and design of the drum. Dhol drums have a larger size and deeper resonance chamber, which allows them to produce a louder and deeper sound compared to the smaller and high-pitched sound of a dholak. Additionally, the materials used and the way the drum is played also contribute to the difference in sound volume.
What are example of membranophones instruments?
A membranophone is any musical instrument which produces sound primarily by way of a vibrating stretched membrane.Common membranophones include: snare drum, bass drum, tom-toms, timpani, congas, bongos, tabla, etc.
Which drum head easiest to tune?
Start with either a high, or mid ranged tom. That way you have a better pitch reference on each lug. The snare drum is probably one of the most difficult to actually "tune". Just make it sound good.
What date was the donno drum invented?
The Talking Drum (Donno Drum) is used for musical performances and signaling or sending messages. Due to the fact that each tribe has its own language, it was difficult for the tribes to communicate verbally. The drum itself crossed language barriers and served as a common language. The drum, when hit a certain way, gives off a sound that resembles speech. That is why it is called the "Talking Drum". By using the drum, messages could be sent to far off distances.
