[[3_RESOURCES|Resources]] # [[Drumming]] ## Summary > [!SUMMARY]+ Key Points > 1. My primary timesink, drumming provides the backbone of my existence and gives me purpose in life. > 2. The most important instrument in any ensemble or band (and arguably in all of [[Music]]. > 3. One of my many [[Interests]]. ### Wikipedia > A **drum kit** (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair of matching drumsticks, one in each hand, and uses their feet to operate a foot-controlled hi-hat and bass drum pedal. > > A standard kit may contain: > - A snare drum, mounted on a stand > - A bass drum, played with a beater moved by a foot-operated pedal > - One or more tom-toms, including rack toms and/or floor toms > - One or more cymbals, including a ride cymbal and crash cymbal > - Hi-hat cymbals, a pair of cymbals that can be manipulated by a foot-operated pedal > > The drum kit is a part of the standard rhythm section and is used in many types of popular and traditional music styles, ranging from rock and pop to blues and jazz. > > [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum%20kit) ### Glossary | | | |:---:|:------------------------------------------------------------- | | A | | | B | [[Books#Drum Books]] | | C | [[Coordination]] | | D | [[Double Pedal]] | | E | | | F | | | G | | | H | | | I | | | J | | | K | | | L | | | M | | | N | | | O | [[obSTICKS]] | | P | | | Q | | | R | [[Rudiments]] | | S | [[Stephen Clark's 30 Minute Practice Routine]], [[Stickings]] | | T | | | U | | | V | | | W | | | X | | | Y | | | Z | | | 0 | [[4 Stage Practice Method]] | # Links - Closely intertwined with [[Music]], as well as [[Gigs]]. - Part of my [[Career]].