Drums History The use of drums dates back
Drums
History The use of drums dates back to thousands of years ago. Drums are thought to represent the first musical instrument ever made. The reasons for this are drums are easy to make and use and the materials to make them are found almost anywhere. Tapping on something hollow or using a couple strong sticks to tap on a rock drums are everywhere. Drums have many purposes in life today. It is used as a form of communication, for religious purposes and to simply make music.
Parts of the drums A basic drum kit has usually 5 pieces. The snare, bass drum, Hi-hat, Tom-tom drums and cymbals. Other kits can very and can go as high as 13 pieces. The Snare The snare drum or side drum as its also known as is a widely used unpitched percussion instrument. It is mounted on a specialised stand placed between the players legs or to the left/right of the legs depending on the players preference and is played with sticks or brushes.
The Bass Drum The bass drum also known as kick drum gives the foundation of the rhythm of the song. It is situated at the front of the kit and is operated by a pedal with right/left foot. It has a very deep sound. Hi-Hat The hi-hat is part of the cymbal family. It is usually situated near the snare. It keeps a fine rhythm for the song and it usually distinguishes between the verse and chorus. Tom-Tom Drums Tom-tom drums or toms for short are drums without snares and played with sticks and are the most numerous drums in almost all kits. They provide the bulk of most drum fills and solos.
Cymbals There are three main cymbals in a drum kit they are Crash, Hi-Hats and Rides. The ride cymbal is most often used to keep a constant rhythm, The Crash cymbals are the strongest accents and Hi-Hat I have explained in the previous slide. You can get other cymbals added onto your kit these are called effect cymbals. Famous Drummer and piece Chad Smith (Red Hot Chilli Peppers) http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Aw 7 w 98 h. I-ic
The Tubular Bells
History of the Tubular Bells n n n The Tubular Bells first appeared in Paris, France in the 1860’s/1870’s. An Englishman, John Harrington, made the first tubular bells made of bronze. By the 20 th Century, tubular bells were incorporated into theatre organs to produce a new effect.
Famous Person to use Tubular Bells n n Giuseppe Verdi was the first to use tubular bells. He has used them in his operas Il trovatore in 1853 and Un ballo in maschera in 1859. Role in the Orchestra n Their main role in the orchestra was to act as a substitute for bells, but has become it’s own solo instrument.
Exerts n http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=QPye U 5 c 5 s-g
The Celesta
History of the Celesta n n n The Celesta was invented in 1886 by Auguste Mustel, whose father also tried to work on the celesta, but had never got the tuning right. It was immediately adopted into the orchestra. There have been many similar instruments, such as the aiuton, by an Irishman, Charles Glaggett in 1788, and also the typophone or dulcitone was created in 1860 by Victor Mustel, father of Auguste.
Famous Celesta Player n Gustav Mahler has used the Celesta in his Symphony No. 6 and No. 8. He has also used in the instrument in his orchestral work, The Planets in 1918. Role in Orchestra n The Celesta has a delicate, bell like tone to add an effect to the melody. This can be heard in the Suger Plum Fairy.
Exerts n http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=x. OKZ Py. HBmb. U
The Glockenspiel
History of the Glockenspiel n The glockenspiel is a fusion between a genuine glockenspiel, with real bells, and a metallophone. n Georg Friedrich Handel was first to compose a song using the glockenspiel in 1739 in his composition Saul. n 20 th century composers began to use the newer version of the glockenspiel in many songs.
Famous Glockenspiel Player n n Georg Friedrich Handel was the first composer to use the glockenspiel in Saul in 1739 The Magic Flute (1791) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had used the glockenspiel, similar to Handel. Role in the Orchestra n The glockenspiel provides a bright and cheerful sound in the percussion section of the orchestra, to liven up melodies.
Exerts n http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Dl. E 9 V loq 1 jc n http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=1 Xgd KTfy 1 Pw
The Triangle
The Triangle n The Triangle is a percussion instrument usually used in the orchestra n It has been used in the orchestra since around the 18 th century n The most difficulties in playing the triangle are the complex rhythms given for it n It is also common to find the triangle in folk music and classical music. n A famous person who has played the triangle is John Deacon (Bass player of Queen)
The Gong
The Gong n. The Gong is an East and South East Asian percussion instrument. n. It is a flat, circular metallic disc that is hit with a mallet. n. A Gong usually gives a loud crashing sound n. There are many different types of gongs and each produce a different type of sound.
The Woodblock
The Woodblock n The Woodblock is a percussion instrument that is struck with a stick making a percussive sound n It originated in Africa and The Pacific Islands n It is made from hallowed out logs and pieces of bamboo n This is a video of someone playing the woodblock n http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Rgc 839 e_w. Vc
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