Drums History

I believe every successful drum major should be confident, dedicated, and assertive. Being confident makes the band feel secure and builds trust. Nobody wants a drum major who is going to make the band feel vulnerable. Another quality is dedication to the job, you should always be on time. Commitment shows the people

Drums are loud so the soldiers could hear them during battle and they were the way to communicate. The history of using drums goes back to early, Switzerland. Music was for the morale of the troops. The average snare drum they used was eight pounds. The drum was eighteen inches deep and the straps were made of leather. The drumsticks were made of

The role of a Drum Major is to be a bridge between the students and the directors helping to further the director’s awareness. Drum Majors also help the band operate effectively by doing behind the scenes work ensuring everyone’s preparedness. In concert season Drum Majors are to continue to give their utmost dedication to the directors as an example to others.

A Drum Major is a positive role-model; someone who others can look to as an enthusiastic and dedicated example. A Drum Major ultimately leads the band, and does so energetically and humbly. Respecting those around you and gaining the respect and trust of peers is essential. As Drum Major, one is expected to treat others with kindness and integrity. A Drum Major is someone who is fully involved and invested in their band and peers, and is someone who works to serve others. As a Drum Major, one must put the band first and support those around him or her. Effective communication skills are imperative, as a drum major must have an effective voice, yet also be an effective listener. A Drum Major

Although Front ensemble and drumline produce different sounds and imagery, both are a part of an amazing sport called marching band.Front ensemble and drumline are both in the percussion family.

for the band. The bass is really the only non “acoustic” instrument in the band. Sometimes,

Most trap music tracks involve 70 to 150 Bpm (beats per minute), that have been met with the artists voice being pitched by a synthesizer. Synthesizers are often used to imitate unnatural and innate sounds so that they can be put into a song by a DJ. Dance music is incorporate through the usage of remixed songs and style sampling. Dub music’s frequencies are used to imitate a repetitive beat threw out the entire song

The position of drum major is a vital role in the entire team of a marching band. As the 2017 drum majors we promise that we will have the band in mind when making decisions and when developing the best show possible. As a group we know that we posses the necessary qualities of a drum major.

2. What is a modern drum set? A modern drum set consists of a bass (or kick) drum, 2-3 toms, 1 snare drum, a hi-hat and 1-2 cymbals.

Dave plays drums, guitar, bass guitar, and basically anything you put in front of him. The craziest part about him being able to play all of these instruments is that he plays them just as well, if not better, than someone who focuses solely on one one instrument. He can even sing! Dave is the lead singer and plays guitar for his Current band “The Foo Fighters”. I can not think of another person that can play as well or as many instruments as Dave Grohl.

In high school I was a part of the Northgate Marching Band Drumline. I auditioned my freshman year and was put on top bass. At the time the line was dominated by girls, so I felt very comfortable and made a lot of friends. During the winter season I auditioned for snare. In drumline, the snare drum is the most exposed drum, therefore it is reserved for the more advanced players. I was told to go home and work on some things, and so I did. I practiced for a few hours and the next day after practice I was told I was on snare. I marched snare from then on, freshman year all the way through my senior year. Although this was a main goal of mine, it was not my only goal in the drumline. In marching band we had roles called Section Leaders. A section

As one of the most popular music genres, rock music has grown and expanded to incorporate many styles throughout the years. A rock band usually consists of a vocalist, an acoustic drum kit played with a strong beat, usually a back beat, and features electric and acoustic guitars. From its beginnings in the late 1950s and early 1960s until the present day, rock has changed styles seemingly every decade as new bands become popular because of their unique style of music. Throughout the years rock has influenced our culture and helped shape the world we live in today.

that acts as a bass drum and normally comes in three different sizes that vary in pitch. These instruments are the heart of the entire ensemble. The tambourine is also a membranophone

The type of wood used in a drum will change the instrument's sound. Softer woods create smoother tones than harder woods. Depending on the type of sound desired, the manufacturer will pick a particular wood. Many of the softer, more pliable woods, such as spruce, require special care to avoid breakage during use. Wood acts as a conduit to transfer vibrations from the drum head to the acoustic chamber inside the drum.

     I believe the greatest thing to ever happen to me was my snare drum, and I want to thank my teacher, Mr. Cantu for teaching me the correct techniques and teaching me how to practice. One thing that helps me in school was practicing because thanks to that I learned how to manage my time in studying. As a student in college I go back and I think about all the crazy times I had with my drum, and I enjoy thinking about them. But thanks to my parents who