Drum Set Up Pictures

drum set up pictures

Most drum sets include a ride cymbal, hi-hats and one or two crash cymbals. These cymbals provide the basic sound needed for drumming and accenting music. Depending on the type of music being played, the drummer may also add a snare drum, bass drum or other instruments to their set up. When assembling your drum set, make sure to read the owner’s manual and look carefully for any damaged heads or cracked cymbals. A good drum shop will be happy to replace any broken cymbals.

Most snare drums have a basket that sits on a special stand called a snare drum stand. The stand has 3 legs and a basket with arms that can be adjusted to hold the drum. The basket arms are usually attached with a screw that can be tightened to secure the snare drum to the stand.

A snare wire runs around the bottom of the snare drum and can be hit with the left hand stick (assuming a right-handed setup) to create that classic snare ‘buzz’ sound. Most snares also have a hole for a tuning key to fine-tune the tension of the snare wire.

Tom toms, also known as’shells’, come in a variety of sizes and are mounted on a tom tom stand. These tom stands are usually angled towards each other so that the head of each tom can be easily reached by the drummer as they play. Most drummers like to mount their toms with the heads angled slightly toward them, as this helps to make the toms easier to hit.

Some toms are mounted with a separate drum head to allow the player to make a ‘rim shot’ hit by hitting the edge of the head. This produces a very different sound from the regular hitting of a tom. Many players also find that angling their toms closer together and away from the floor makes them easier to hit.

Having the right posture while playing drums is very important. This is because maintaining the proper posture will improve your drumming and decrease your risk of injury. To play correctly, the bass drum spurs should be positioned to be just below the knees. This will ensure that the bass drum is stable while you are playing.

Most drum kits come with a bass drum, snare drum and at least one or two toms. A snare drum is placed in front of and slightly to the left of the bass drum. The snare drum stand usually has the snare wires running through it, and can be opened and closed using a tuning key. A hi-hat cymbal is typically placed to the left of the snare and the crash cymbal on its own stand to the right of the kit.

Often, when a drummer is purchasing a new drum set, they may want to use their old drum cases for transporting the drums to their home. However, if you are going to be moving the drums from place to place frequently, you should invest in a new drum case that is built specifically for drums. This will keep them in better condition and prevent the metal drum shells from rubbing against the wood or plastic shells, which can damage the drums and cause cracking and warping.