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Drums

A member of the percussion family of instruments, drums come in many forms, from conga drums to timpani. Questions about drums, drum players, and drum music belong here.

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Why do drums or drum kits have an indefinite pitch?

Because the pitch can vary by hitting a drum harder or softer, or by playing a stroke away from the center of the skin.

What do you use to clean your drum set?

You should use drum polish to clean your drum set. Use a soft clean cloth to wipe the polish off the drums. Avoid using napkins and paper towels, they are too rough.

What drums did Michael Giles use on King Crimson's 1st album?

Mike Giles played Ludwig drums during his time with King Crimson. For more information on his kit, check out this piece I wrote: issuu.com/samsleiman/docs/mike_giles

What is the timbre of a drum?

Timbre is the word in music that describes the kind of sound an instrument makes. It describes all of the aspects of a musical sound that do not have anything to do with the sound's pitch, loudness, or length. Each type of drum will have a different timbre.

What is a snare throw-off?

The snare throw off is a lever that allows a player to adjust the amount of snare buzz or turn on or off the snares on by moving them farther or closer to the resonant head. It is usually located on the side of the drum.

When was Planet Drum created?

Planet Drum was created in 1991-12.

What is a Sabian?

A Sabian is a member of a group which is entitled to Muslim religious toleration.

Who played drums on del shannon's little town flirt?

The Twirl label was owned by Harry Balk and Irving Micahnik, who ran Embee Productions. One of their clients was Del Shannon and the Royaltones backed Del on many of his recordings between 1962 and 1964, including big hits like "Little Town Flirt", "Handyman" and "Keep Searchin'". Greg Popoff played the drums.

How much did it cost to hire a drummer in the year 1504?

That's a question that is likely impossible to answer, for several reasons:

1) In 1504, "drummer" wasn't a profession. In Europe and Asia, there were musicians, and those musicians sometimes played percussion instruments. But there were no "drummers."

2) Even if there were drummers, there was no such thing as a prevailing wage anywhere in the world.

3) As the question completely fails to specify a locale, it becomes even more impossible to answer. The cost to hire a musician in France could be completely different than the cost to hire a musician in Japan.

What does this have to do with Christmas, anyway?

Nine (or however many) drummers drumming and a partridge in a pear tree.

What beats do the snare drums fall on?

Anyone you want it to be. It all depends on how it is written and played.

Jojo

What instrument was used before the conga drums?

The human voice and clapping hands are the oldest instruments.

Why is the beater of a talking drum is bent?

Talking drums were played with the palms of the hand and beaters were not used. Some other variations of traditional drum have curved beaters. the reason for this is that when the drum is played while it is carried, the playing surface (or head) is too high to use straight beaters or sticks. Hence the curved beaters.

Where does Rob Affuso former drummer for Skid Row live these days and is he married?

He lives in Gardiner, New York. He is not married but is currently in a relationship.

Where can someone purchase a Tama Starclassic drum set?

Tama Starclassic drum sets can be purchased through your local music store. Tama Starclassic drum sets are also available for purchase online on sites like Lone Star Percussion.

What does sustain mean concerning drums?

Sustain is the amount of time a drum rings or vibrates so that you can hear it. For example, a timpani drum has long sustain but a snare drum has a short one.

What is a good drum set for a fourteen year old beginner drummer?

I think for a beginning 8 year old, if he/she is serious about starting, a 5 piece kit would be sufficient. I've had the pleasure of playing with some incredible drummers and there isn't really anything you can't do with just a 5 piece kit.

In the little drumer boy who gave him permission to play the drums?

If I follow the lyrics of the song, St.Mary, the Blessed Mother- ( Mary Nodded, pa Rum pa pum pum.. followed by the Ox and Lamb kept time. NOT-as old Hot Rod man here often thought, THE R.P.M. KEPT TIME!-WHICHIS ATG LEAST LOGICAL-revolutions per minute.

What is the function of the drum set in the rhythm section?

keep time and add "booty" to the song (a song needs to feel good and the drums help that out! because if the groove does not feel good than you dont want to dance to it)