Part of the Drum and Hardware
The drum consists of a variety of tools into a single unit . In these parts have Different functions . Here we discuss about the parts of the drum and its function :
A. Snare
Snare is the most vital element in the drum , a snare as a determinant part in determining the playing drum beats . Snare was composed of a variety of sizes between 10 " to 15 " . In this part there is a snare that is very important is snarewire / Stainer located under the snare . If we hit the top of the drum , then Stainer is in Squeeze at the bottom of the snare will berintraksi generating a very loud sound .
Types of Snare :
- Snare usual , measuring 5 ½ " - 6 ½ " emit a tone or a tone that was
- Snare thick size , measuring 7 " -8 " emit a tone or a deep tone .
- Snare thin size has 2 types
1 . Piccolo snare drum measuring 4 " -4 ½ " ( Metal or brass ) .
Measuring 3 ½ " -4 " made of wood or wood .
2 . Soprano snare drum is the same as Piccolo thin but smaller diameter
( Piccolo 14 " , Soprano 12 " -13 " ) .
Now comes the snare drum snare drum that is small like a small tom ( 12 " , 10 " and even 8 " ) .
B. bass Drum
At first used the bass drum in the marching band wear ( sizes 26 " , 28 " , ) . In today used the bass drum is 24 " ( rock ) , 22 " , 20 " , 18 " , there is even a 14 " .
The bass drum is a drum that is part of a very vital part of the drum .Because the bass drum has a function similar to the snare drum , which is a decisive knock in our play . Bass drum is usually played by the right foot of our ( standard ) or can be The second leg was played by us ( depending on needs ) . In our bass drum memainkian assisted by tool that pedal .
C. Tom - Tom
Tom - tom drums are complete on the drum set , which can be freely drummer mem - tom - varying pukulan.Tom emerged in the 30's decade ; initially not be in tuning . Tom - tom consists of a variety of different sizes and materials . Toms usually made from maple or birch wood . In a standard set of drums , tom - tom is divided into 3 parts :
- Small tom- tom 1
- Small tom- tom 2
- Large tom - tom or floor tom
Tom - tom drum having air- variation size : 6 " , 8 " , 10 " , 12 " , 13 " , 14 " , 15 " , 16 " , 18 " , 20 " .
D. cymbal
Cymbals are divided into various sections :
1 . Hi- Hat Cymbals
Hi - hat cymbals are 2 slabs are mixed into one piece. Usually both parts have the same size , but for some drummer they prefer to use the hi - hat of different sizes . The function of the hi - hat is very important, For hi - hat has a role set the tempo / time in permainnan .
Hi - hat has a size of 10 " , 13 " 14 " , and 15 " . In earlier times the drummer not familiar with Hi - hat ,
but " Low Boy " ( located below ) . Hi - hat appeared in the mid 20's decade
( say hi - hat because it looks like a top hat ) . It now appears too remote hi - hat ,
ie hi - hat using a cable .
2 . Ride Cymbal
Ride cymbal has the same function as the hi - hat , ie as an accompaniment or rhythm .
In a drum set , usually only one ride cymbal while there are many other types of cymbals . Ride cymbals have a size of 18 " -26 " .
3 . crash cymbal
Crash cymbal serves as the variation in the game . Usually we hit the crash cymbal
at certain times ( fill-in ) . Crash cymbal has a size of 15 " , 16 " , 17 " , 18 " , 19 " , 20 " and 22 " .
Crash cymbal size thinner than on the ride cymbal . Kind, including dark crash ,
power crash , crash , light , medium crashes , thin crash , crash ride , flat crashes , etc. .
4 . Splash cymbal
Splash cymbal has the same function as a crash cymbal . But Splash cymbal has a smaller size , and the size of the splash cymbal 6 " , 8 " , 10 " , and 12 " .
5 . China cymbal
China cymbal has the same function with a crash cymbal , china cymbal but have different shapes . China cymbals cymbal that has the form on the feedback . China cymbals have varied sizes of between 8 " to 20 " . China cymbals created because of the influence of music
China.
6 . Bell cymbal
Size and shape of the splash cymbal , only much thicker in size .
7 . Sizzle cymbal
Having rivets at the edge of the cymbal , resulting in a long hissing sound , then came the hi-hat sizzle . Then there was another attempt to produce a hiss that is by installing chains on cymbals . Nowadays it is rare sizzle cymbal .
E. hardware drum
On the whole drum strukutur , we should not forget the existence of a hardware drum . Where hartware drum consists of various parts:
- Hi - hat stand
Hi - hat stand serves as a place to put the hi - hat cymbal . Usually the hi - hat pedals are pedals that serves as the control of the hi - hat cymbal which consists of 2 pieces of this cymbal .
- Snare Stand
Snare stand serves as a place to put the snare , snare stand usually has a simple nature moved around , so that we can play drums freely shift the position of the snare at will .
- Cymbal Stand
Cymbal stand is useful to place hanging cymbals , cymbal stand properties are also easy to move-move , so we can freely move them around .
- Tom Holder
Tom put a place holder useful for tom-toms . Basic tom holder is usually attached to the top of the bass drum .
- Pedal
Serves as a drum pedal beater on the bass drum . Pedal with the right foot in motion by means of pedal stomp to the rhythm of the song . Pedal drum divided into 2 types , namely single pedal and double pedal . The drum pedal made by Ludwig about a dozen years .
- Trones
Trones serves as the drummer seat . Trones has a rounded shape and easy seat in a spin so easy to adjust the position of the players in play . Now comes trones with shapes such as saddle vespa , even equipped with a backrest .
- Muffler
In cepitkan on the rim , to dampen sustain. Soft part ( cork , foam ) stick / head pressing .
- Adapter
To weave a cymbal holder , tom - tom holder , and others , on a cymbal stand , hi - hat stand , and others .
- Octoband
Long tube -shaped , with one side ( above ) given the head . Diameter size of 6 " or 8 " .
In drum sets , typically used antara4 to 8 pieces octoband with different tuning . There is also a call octodrum .
- Gong Drum
Diameter size width 20 " , mounted like tom with stand . Lower tuning without dampers . This tool drummer Billy Cobham creations .
- Cowbell and Woodblock
Cowbell commonly used in drumset . Besides cowbell , tambourine too many mounted on drumset .
There are some drummers put under the drum and cowbell diminkan using the pedal .
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