Drum installation - how to choose?

So, if you dream of tapping rhythms on drums, you will certainly need a drum kit. The way it will be and how it is staffed depends only on you and on what kind of music you are going to reproduce with it.

First of all, let's figure out what elements, in fact, the drum set consists of? Well, first of all, it's drums. There are several types of them in the standard drum kit: a small drum (it is also called "worker", since it is the main instrument of the whole "mechanism"), three volume tomes (high, low and floor), as well as a bass drum Nicknamed the "barrel", he is the largest among his fellows). In addition to the drums, there are also plates. This is a hi-hat (two plates located on one rod and controlled by a pedal), crash (its powerful but short sound is used to give accents) and a ride (a plate that emits sonorous and hissing sounds).

If you have to choose which drum set will soon leave the store walls with you, then you must pay attention to the material from which its drums are made, as well as their structure. After all, the sound of the instrument depends on the material from which it is made. The most popular material for drums is maple. It helps to get a warm and balanced tone. Sometimes a maple is replaced with a falcon, but this later affects the sound quality. There are many other materials from which the drums are made, and each of them allows you to make the drum set produce a certain sound (for example, sharp or softer).

However, there are only few drums. To drum set was a full-fledged musical instrument, you also need to purchase some additional accessories. The standard set includes a pedal for the "barrel", rack for the working drum, for high-head and under the plates (for the plates one or several racks can be used). As for the plates - it is an indispensable component of any drum set. However, you should choose them carefully and be guided at the same time by what kind of music you are going to play.

Various shock units are sold in stores. Prices for them also differ, sometimes significantly. The cheapest of them, calculated for beginners, are in the range of 250-400 dollars. But at the same time their quality and sound are far from ideal. For professionals, of course, will require more serious and quality specimens.

A wide recognition among professional musicians was acquired by the Yamaha drums. Its popularity has not lost this company to this day, thanks to high-quality materials and fine assembling.

But none of these drums will suit you, if you want to maintain good relations with your neighbors. In this case, you can purchase an electronic drum kit. Its acquisition will allow you to engage in your favorite music and not be afraid at the same time that you will be interrupted by persistent knocking at the door and swearing at neighbors. There are a lot of such percussion installations, but their choice should also be approached with special attention and caution.