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Tomtoms and kettledrums can be tuned.
Beulah Wilkinson
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∙ 8y agoAll drums have a pitch and some of them can be tuned by tightening or slackening the skin. The smaller the drum the higher the pitch. As for drums in the orchestra that can have their pitch changed rapidly that would be the timpani or kettle drums.
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∙ 12y agoTomtoms and kettledrums can be tuned.
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Can a drum play a chord?
No, you can't on a single drum, but you can by playing multiple drums at a time. +++ And even then only if they are tuned drums (tympany or steel pans). A chord is a combination of notes of definite pitch.
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 .
Should you get a snare drum or drum set?
It depends on what you want. A snare drum produces higher and lower sounds, if that's all you want, and a drum set comes with a snare drum, and a base drum (lower sounds only), and another drum that has higher sounds only (sorry, i don't know the name). Also a drum set comes with cymbals.
Is a guitar an orchestral instrument?
Guitar is not an orchestral instrument since it is not a regular part of a symphony orchestra. There are only several pieces that require guitar (and/or mandolin), but those are only for one or several movements inside a piece and not for the entire duration of the work. There are several reasons for exclusion of the guitar from the symphony orchestra, but the main one would probably be the difference in volume levels between the guitar and other orchestral instruments.
Why is a drum major called a drum major if they do not play the drums?
He's only there to keep the beat and lead the band
Can a drum play a chord?
No, you can't on a single drum, but you can by playing multiple drums at a time. +++ And even then only if they are tuned drums (tympany or steel pans). A chord is a combination of notes of definite pitch.
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 .
Should you get a snare drum or drum set?
It depends on what you want. A snare drum produces higher and lower sounds, if that's all you want, and a drum set comes with a snare drum, and a base drum (lower sounds only), and another drum that has higher sounds only (sorry, i don't know the name). Also a drum set comes with cymbals.
What is an abnormal orchestral intrument?
One uncommon instrument in orchestra is the saxophone, which is only used on rare occasion. It wasn't even invented until the 1830s, and by then, orchestral instrumentation had already become somewhat standardized.
Has no definite shape solid liquid or gas?
Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.
Are drum machines used for drum programming?
no because they are only meant to be made for music
What other thing can you find in a drum kit exsept a drum?
You can find cymbals inside a drum kit. The number of cymbals is different in each drum kit, because there are different kinds of music. But all come with a Hi-hat unless it is only a drum kit with only drums.
How far is Baltimore from ft drum?
To Fort Drum New York it is only 416.79 miles but to Fort Drum Florida it is 986.30 miles.
Is a guitar an orchestral instrument?
Guitar is not an orchestral instrument since it is not a regular part of a symphony orchestra. There are only several pieces that require guitar (and/or mandolin), but those are only for one or several movements inside a piece and not for the entire duration of the work. There are several reasons for exclusion of the guitar from the symphony orchestra, but the main one would probably be the difference in volume levels between the guitar and other orchestral instruments.
Do drum heads help make a drum sound right?
Only if they are also tuned correctly.
Can soft sound damage your ear drum?
No only loud noises will damage your ear drum.
Liquid has a definite volume and shape?
only solids have a definite shape. liquids can have volume though.
