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Snare Drum
Produces a sharp staccato sound when struck; utilized for rhythms and backbeats.
Bass Drum
Provides the low-end punch and is played using a foot pedal.
Hi-Hat Cymbals
Two cymbals mounted together that create a chick-sound; can be played closed, open, or pedaled.
Ride Cymbal
Used mainly for steady patterns or 'rides', produces a sustained, shimmering sound.
Crash Cymbal
Accentuates certain beats with a loud and explosive sound.
Tom-Tom Drums
Tuned drums that provide mid to high tonal range; used for fills and solos.
Floor Tom
The largest tom in a standard kit, placed on the floor; helps bridge the gap between snare and base drums.
Splash Cymbal
Creates a quick, splashy sound to accent or punctuate certain musical phrases.
China Cymbal
Produces a dark, trashy sound; often used for dramatic accents and effects.
Cowbell
Percussive 'bell' hit with a stick, giving a distinctive 'clang'; often used in Latin music.
Drum Throne
The seat upon which the drummer sits; usually adjustable in height.
Double Bass Pedal
Allows a single bass drum to be played with both feet, creating rapid and complex rhythms.
Drum Sticks
Tapered pieces of wood used for striking drums and cymbals.
Brushes
Used for softer drumming sounds; have metal or nylon bristles instead of solid tips.
Drum Key
A tool used to tune drum heads by tightening or loosening tension rods.
Drum Rack
Metal framework that holds mounted toms, cymbals, and other drums in place.
Trigger Pad
Electronic device that can be hit with sticks to activate samples and sounds.
Drum Module
The brain of an electronic drum kit that houses the sounds and settings.
Muffling Device
Controls overtones and reduces sustain on drums or cymbals for a more focused sound.
Hi-Hat Stand
Holds hi-hat cymbals in place and allows for control with a foot pedal.
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