Drum

This kind of drum is called a snare drum.

A drum is a musical instrument that is struck with the hands or with a drum stick (a stick for hitting a drum). A collection of drums and cymbals is called a drum kit, or drum set.

It is used to keep a steady beat in a song. It is also used in many kinds of music to give the music a sense of feeling. For example, if you wanted a song to be slow, the drums play slower, and the same goes for if you want the song to be fast.

A drum is a percussion instrument, which means it makes a noise by being hit. There are many types of percussion such as cymbals and cowbells; even a simple piece of wood can be considered percussion.

Drum kit

The drum kit is a group of drums & cymbals to make beats for music. Drum kits are used in most types of popular music, including rock, jazz, country, blues, and many others.

Kinds of drums & cymbals on a basic drum kit

• Snare - A drum that makes a popping sound. It is probably the most important drum, because it is the loudest.
• Toms - Toms are used a lot in jungle beats and fills. Toms that are mounted on the bass drum are called tomtoms and toms set up on the floor by themselves are called floor toms.
• Bass drum - Drummers play this drum with a pedal. It is the biggest drum in the Drum Kit. It makes a very deep sound.
• Hi-hat - Two cymbals attached. It is used in most common beats and rhythms. A pedal is used to make the two cymbals be open or closed.
• Crash cymbal - This cymbal makes a crash sound. It is many times used for loud parts of a song called accents.
• Ride cymbal - A cymbal with a high-pitched sound that drummers use to keep a beat the same way a hi-hat is used.