Do drums have different notes?

Drum Notation Unlike a stringed instrument, brass instrument, or woodwind instrument, most drums only produce one specific sound. Your drum may be tuned to a certain key, but in general you can’t play different notes on the same drum.

Do you need to know notes to play drums?

Learning the drums is primarily about understanding rhythm, and learning the coordination it takes to play the beats and fills. Secondly, understanding the notation will help you understand which hand (or foot for that matter) plays which note. This is essential, because it facilitates control.

What are the 5 pieces of a drum set?

The most common configuration for a drum kit used in rock and pop music is the five-piece drum set, the number five referring to the number of drums in the kit (snare drum, bass drum, two high toms, and a floor tom). Along with the five drums, there are usually two cymbals and a hi-hat stand.

What are drum notes called?

Percussion notation is a type of musical notation indicating notes to be played by percussion instruments.

What is in a full drum kit?

The drum kit may be loosely divided into four parts:

• Breakables: Sticks, various cymbals, snare drum, throne (stool) and sometimes the bass drum pedal.
• Shells: Bass drum and toms.
• Extensions: Cowbell, tambourine, chimes, any other instrument not part of the standard kit.
• Hardware: Cymbal stands, drum stands, pedals.

How do you write drum rolls?

Rolls (16th-note)—Two slashes through a note indicate that the drum should be struck repeatedly at 16th note (semi- quaver) intervals for the duration of the note, creating a roll. Rolls (triplet)—If a number (eg 3 or 6) is placed above the notehead, the roll should be player as if it were a triplet or group of 6.

What note does a snare drum play?

For a 6.5″ snare drum, the pitches G – Bb are what you should listen for (Ab – B for a 5″ drum). Using your drum key, tighten each tension rod ONE EVEN HALF TURN always working in opposites across the drum until you come near the pitch. Use a piano or keyboard percussion instrument to help find your pitch.