Drum
As the “keeper of the rhythm,” the drum provides the foundation for the overall sound of music.Because a drum only has to be hit to make a sound, it is also one of the simplest of the instruments. Drums are the most energetic instrument among all the instruments. There are records of them from as early as 5500 BC. They have been found in China, where they were used mostly for religious purposes. In the 1840s, percussionists began to experiment with foot pedals as a way to enable them to play more than one instrument, but these devices would not be mass-produced for another 75 years. By the 1860s, percussionists started combining multiple drums into a set. The bass drum, snare drum, cymbals, and other percussion instruments were all struck with hand-held drum sticks. William F. Ludwig, Sr. and his brother, Theobald Ludwig, founded the Ludwig & Ludwig co. in 1909 and patented the first commercially successful bass drum pedal system, paving the way for the modern drum kit.[10] Wire brushes for use with drums and cymbals were introduced in 1912. Long ago, animal skins were used as drum heads, but now drum heads are primarily made of plastic. Basically, when the tension on the head is higher, the tone is higher, and when the tension is lower, the tone is lower. Beating on things to produce a sound, and through that sound express various emotions, is said to have begun in the early stages of human development, where people stomped on the ground or beat their own bodies.
Producing sounds by beating things served not just as accompaniment to dancing but also as a means of communicating with other people over long distances. It has also been used effectively to move the hearts and minds of people, such as in religious ceremonies. A wide variety of percussion instruments were created for these different purposes, and they have been developed and improved over the years.
Hardware is the name given to the metal stands that support the drums, cymbals and other percussion instruments. Generally the term also includes the hi-hat pedal and bass drum or pedals, and the drum stool but not the Drum sticks
Hardware is carried along with sticks and other accessories in the traps case, and includes Cymbal Stands, Hi- hat stand, Floor Tom legs, Tom-Tom drum brackets or arms, snare drum stand, Bass drum pedal or pedals, Drum key, Assorted accessories such as spare washers, cymbal sleeves, wire snare cords, washers for tension rods, etc. There are a variety of rhythms possible on the drum. The 8-beat rhythm is made up of eighth notes, while a 16-beat rhythm has twice as many beats as an 8-beat rhythm. There are a variety of beats-such as the shuffle, samba, bossa nova-found in different musical genres. Let’s listen to several different beats!
Drumming has a positive effect on anxiety, grief, fatigue, depression and behavioral issues. While drumming children strengthen their ability to focus and work on impulse control and decision making skills. Playing percussions can help people express themselves and get in touch with their emotional state. Some more benefits are these
- Reduce Stress. Playing drums can relieve frustration, disappointment, and stress.
- Increase Academic Performance.
- Boost Brain Power and boost immune system
- Develop Confidence and self expression
- Improve Communication Skills.
- Be a Global Citizen and creative development
- Make New Friends.
- Play Cool Instruments
- Get fit and fun
- Life long learning
- Be in the present and pain relief
- Perfect timing always