The bass drum and the timpani are very imposing percussion instruments regularly featured in symphonic orchestras and often seen next to each other. While having lots in common, the differences are...
Category: Drums
In this article, we'll take a closer look at two surprisingly contemporary drums that come from very distinct backgrounds, namely the snare drum and the djembe. Both instruments share many...
Beyond the confines of a standard drum kit, you'll find other popular drums that, despite their strong ethnic connection to Africa, have been utilized in more mainstream contexts quite frequently....
Bass drums and kick drums are often treated as synonyms. However, these terms may refer to slightly different instruments in some contexts. What are the differences between bass drums and kick...
In this article, we'll look at two drum types that appear similar yet, at the same time, distinct from one another, namely timpani and tom drums. What are the differences between timpani and tom...
The drum kit has evolved quite a lot since its inception, now comprising a plethora of instruments for drummers to interact with. Two drums within that set are particularly noteworthy: The bass drum...