answersLogoWhite

0

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.

1,350 Questions

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)

How should i prepare for drumline tryouts?

Rudiments. Work on ones that you aren't good at. Look at Tommy Igoe's Lifetime warmup if you can find it. You should also practice sight reading by going through old materials you have, or buying some random easy-ish books for cheap. They don't have to be percussion books; all you have to do is read the rhythms.

Who played drums on the Orlon's records?

It was most likely Ellis Tollin, the primary session drummer for Cameo-Parkway Records in the early sixties.

How do you use hot rods drum sticks?

Right, first things first, every one thinks you hit with the rubber end, BUT YOU DONT! You hit with the other end, you hold the rubber end. You just play them as normal sticks aswell :).

What brand of drums does Steve misamore play?

DW drums Zildjian cymbals Remo drumheads and Vater drumsticks

On a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee why all of a sudden would your windows not work and your alarm system not make a sound or flash?

There have been many electrical problems with the Jeep Cherokee - I haven't experienced it with my 2002, but my brother in law had a ton of electrical problems with his 2000 model. It would be to your benefit to inquire with Daimler Chrysler if any of the above situations have been the subject of a recall.

Who get the copyright for Double March of Dwight Barker?

"Dwight Barker" is the pen name of the compositors duo Tommy Reilly and James Moody. Both have passed away. As for Tommy Reilly, the rights belong to his widow Ena Reilly:http:/www.tommyreilly.co.uk . As for James Moody, the rights probably go to relative. But this need to be clarified.

What is a stir drum?

A stir drum is a wooden instrument made up of differing lengths of wood completing a circle. The bottom is solid and there is no top. The varied sizes of wooden planks going around the diameter of the instrument each create a different tone when you drag a mallot across them in a stirring motion.

How does a bongo drum make sound?

The ropes are very tightly on the drum so that a system of metal rings bring the skin over the drum shell. Also the drum is hollow so that there would be sound when you hit it and vibrates with the air inside the drum.

How much would mike portnoy's drum kit be worth?

It's most likely 20-30 grand just for the drums alone. Just because he use's a type of wood called bubinga. Its very nice wood for quality but comes with a huge price tag. Also he has all the hardware to go with it as well as symbols i would take a wild guess with everything and call it 45,000 bucks but he doesn't pay a dime because of endorsement's.