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If your meaning the kick peddal on tyhe bass drum then all you have to do is put your foot on the peddal and push down

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The bass drum is played with a foot pedal attached to a mallet that strikes the drum head.

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How is a bass drum played?

This depends, if your referring to a marching band bass drum, you have a mallet that you strike it with. On a drum kit there is a pedal that you "activate" with your foot. This swings the mallet which strikes the drum head.


What is the centre drum in a drum kit called?

bass drum


What is the name the center drum in the kit?

The bass drum


What color is the bass drum?

depends on what drum kit you have


Which is the largest drum in drum kit?

I think that's the Mirage Monster by Mike Portnoy. http://www.mikeportnoy.com/drums/mirage/


How is a bass drum played in a drum kit?

With a foot pedal. The pedal is usually chain driven and utilizes a beater (soft or hard) which rotates when the chain is pulled down by the foot to strike the bass drum.


Can you use a double bass drum pedal on a electric drum kit?

yes


What type of pitch does a bass drum produce?

No, the bass drum is not pitched because it does not play the melody to a song it only plays the beat .


What instruments are played in a moment like this?

i think like a rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass guitar, and a drum kit complete with double bass


What is the best use for a bass drum?

To play it with a full drum kit! The bass drum is the backbone of any rock beat. Be sure to use it wisely!


What are the drum kit beaters called?

Sticks, except for the bass drum which has its own beater.


Which two instruments are operated by pedals on the drum kit?

Bass Drum & High Hat