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Drums and percussion are musical instruments that are played in such a way that we strike them with our hands or with mallets or drumsticks. The naming is based on the way these instruments are played, in the acoustic sense, drums and percussion are divided into two groups, membranophones and idiophones. Tensile drumheads or membranes made of artificial materials or structured leather sound like membranophones. Idiophones (self-ringing), on the other hand, are designed to sound like the material from which the instrument is made. The pitch depends on the size of the musical instrument or the diameter of the drumhead. Larger resonators or drumheads oscillate more slowly and therefore produce lower frequencies, that is, lower, more bass sounds or tones.
Percussion instruments are divided into two types according to their sound characteristics:
- Percussion instruments which can be intonated (have a definable pitch)
- Percussion instruments that are not intonated (have an indeterminate pitch).
If we compare drums and percussion with other groups of musical instruments, depending on the method of performance, we find in the group of drums and percussion the most different types of instruments. In the past, only a few of them were represented in classical music in symphony orchestras. In the initial period, only timpani were constantly represented, other percussion instruments were present more occasionally.
It is quite different in contemporary popular music, where drums and percussion are practically inevitable and there are only a few bands without them. In some cases, such as e.g. Latin American genres of popular music, however, drums and percussion are often the most numerous group of instruments in the ensemble.
Drums are musical instruments that belong to percussion, if we define it more precisely, to the membranophone instruments. A musician who plays drums is called a drummer. Drums are classified into a group of instruments without a definable tone (intonation), which is not entirely correct, as a well-tuned drum can have a clearly identifiable basic tone.
Drums are usually assembled into a percussion "battery" or drum set. The basic set consists of a snare drum, one or more toms, a bass drum and cymbals. In everyday communication, these terms are rarely used, English terms or their derivatives are more often used colloquially: small drum - snare, smaller transitional drum - tom or tom-tom, larger transitional drum - floor tom, big drum - bass drum. Drums are usually played with wooden sticks, but lately sticks made of other materials are also available, e.g. carbon. The exceptions are bass drums, which are not played with sticks, but with a pedal on which a beater is mounted. In music, drums are mostly used as an accompanying instrument, but occasionally also as a solo instrument.
In the Drums and Percussion category, you will find a wide selection of drums and related hardware and accessories from brands such as Mapex, Meinl, Sonor, Tama, Yamaha, Sabian, etc.
Modern drumheads are usually made of artificial materials, mostly plastic. In rock music, drummers often use multi-layered drumheads, while in ethno or jazz ensembles, drummers prefer to use thinner and more tonally responsive drumheads. The drumheads are factory-mounted on a metal frame that is placed between the drum housing and a metal ring mounted on the perimeter of the housing. The desired tone is achieved by tightening the screws. After a certain period of use, the membranes lose their flexibility and thus their tone, so they need to be changed regularly. In our stock you will find a wide selection of drumhead manufacturers Evans and Remo.
Drumsticks are usually made of wood, and the type of wood can affect their durability. For example, oak and hickory * (hickory: American white walnut) drumsticks are very durable, and maple is lighter and more flexible, but less durable.
* hickory: American white walnut
The tips are most often made of wood, but they can also be plastic. Wooden tips can be chipped or broke off after prolonged use. The plastic tips have a very good bounce and emphasize the tone of the cymbals. They are also recommended when playing electric drums, because a split wooden tip can damage the playing surface of the drum pad. The problem with plastic tips is that they sometimes fall off, which can be a serious problem if this happens in the middle of a concert.
Drumsticks differ in size, we know 3 main groups:
- 7A are narrower and lighter. Those are suitable for gentler and softer drum sound. They are great for performing jazz music, but also suitable for younger drummers.
- 5A is the most common dimension of drumsticks and allows for both loud and gentle playing. These are great sticks for playing rock music!
- 2B / 5B are thicker sticks suitable for producing a louder tone. They are ideal for performing more rock musical styles (heavy metal, hard rock ...).
In addition to all of the mentioned above, you will also find a wide selection of cymbals, percussion hardware, percussion instruments, Orff and children's percussion and percussion accessories in our online store.
The ultimate drummer's gloves. Vented back with soft lambskin palm. Velcro closure.Specifications: Premium cabretta leather with ventilated synthetic ..
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Djembe YUKA DJWK05-8 is made from a single piece of mahogany, and the drum head is made from goatskin. Sizes are approximate, since djembe is made fro..
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The E-Ring is an easy-to use external overtone control ring which "floats" on the surface of a drum head. It removes overtones and flattens the drum h..
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Evans™ Tri-Center™ bongo head delivers a bright, penetrating slap with a full, round low-end, and features a texture simulating the touch and response..
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SK40 DOUBLE SHAKERThis absolutely professional wooden shaker is great for just about every situation. Two fill-chambers allow for diverse playing poss..
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The Vic Firth VicKick Medium Fleece-Covered Felt Beater is perfect for Jazz settings when you want something really warm and boomy to help keep the gr..
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GEWA Practice padColor: BlackDiameter: 14"Specifications: Classical practice pad to put on a 14" snareSpecifications II: Perfect for practicingItem No..
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BRC03 CAJON BRUSH #3 Elasticks; What's special about the Elasticks is the flexible handle which allows for a completely new feeling when playing as we..
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PH92 PERCUSSION HOLDERThe PH92 percussion holder with the 9.2 mm rod can be used to hold common percussion instruments such as bells, blocks, etc. PH..
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The Caps lower the tone of the Tubes by an octave. The 8 Pack contains enough caps to use on any of our Boomwhackers Sets.Item No.: 7700659..
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Evans™ clear Genera™ Resonant drum heads produce a full, round sustain with strong upper-mids that increase projection without sacrificing sustain. Th..
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Lefima strap for snare drum.Item No.: 993415..
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P3-1120-00-FLT - 20" Powerstroke 3 Coated Felt ToneUse for:: Bass DrumDiameter: 20"Series: Remo Powerstroke 3Ply: 1 PlyFinish: CoatedColour: WhiteItem..
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The TXPCW sticks were designed by Genesis Legend Phil Collins. The ProMark Phil Collins drumstick is perfect for those not needing a lot of reach or f..
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The 14" 16-strand Slingerland Radio King PureSound Vintage wires are designed specifically to accommodate the unique snare mounting system. Both end p..
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Evans™ G2™ tom batter heads feature two plies of 7mil film ensuring consistency and durability. The perfect blend of depth, sustain and attack make sm..
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TRE417 SINGLE ROW SMALLThe small sound miracle with compact dimensions...Wood: AshDiameter: Solid aluminium/titanium alloy, Ø 3/8 inch (approx. 9.5 mm..
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Sonor SCH15 medium hard yarn mallets will really allow your Orff instruments to sing. We recommended these mallets for bass xylophones and metallophon..
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Combining the two most popular Vic Firth RE-MIX Brush pairs, African Grass & Birch, in one combo pack. Birch dowels offer mid-range volume and attack ..
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WT120 WAH-WAH-TUBE MINIThe aluminium tubular bells produce a long-lasting sound rich in overtones. WT120 fascinating wah-wah effect can be created by..
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Evans EQPB1 is a black non-slip flexible nylon bass drum patch which increases attack and strengthens the head without affecting sound quality.Specifi..
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The word shaker describes various percussive musical instruments used for creating rhythm in music. They are called shakers because the method of crea..
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Sonor lads caxixi! Caxixis are shakers made of braided basket, which allow a variety of rhythmical accents in different sizes and combinations. Color:..
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The Sonor SGP DE soprano glockenspiel is a perfect choice for anyone looking for a clear, bright, and perfectly tuned tone. Made in Germany with the p..
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MC40 MULTICLAP®Four different MultiClaps – limitless sounds Schlagwerk MultiClaps are the multi-purpose add-on for percussionists who are looking for ..
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