Nylon drumsticks. Percussion instruments: names and types. The drum kit that the pop ensemble has

Varieties:

• Drum in a set of musical instruments.
• Models for children up to 1.5 years old.
• Pink toys for girls.
• Models with built-in melodies.

Original design. Toy drums are made in a colorful style. Bright simple colors predominate: red, yellow, orange, green. Favorite characters and animals are depicted.

Convenience. Toy tools for kids are convenient to hold even for yourself small child. The models are lightweight and have special straps or handles.

Care and practicality. The children's toy drum is easy to store and transport. It doesn't take up much space.

Sound. Children's toys have loud, clear sound.

Functional. There are models with various interactive elements.

Manufacturing materials. All toys for kids are made of durable, safe plastic.

Additional features. You can buy a toy for independent study or with parents, brothers and sisters, or in kindergarten.

Price. You can buy a children's drum in Moscow in the online store from 153 rubles.

Development. The instrument will help develop a sense of rhythm, fine motor skills hands You can perform with it at a party, play with your peers or parents. Such activities allow you to establish contact with others and relieve emotional stress.

Drumsticks necessary to play the drum. This musical instrument is needed primarily to create rhythm and decorate the melody. In order for a musician to build any pattern, it should be buy drumsticks that will satisfy all needs.

How to choose

When choosing specific sticks, it is necessary to focus on several criteria at once:

• The material, and in particular the type of wood, determines the reliability and durability of the tool
• Structure, it is necessary to check the integrity and homogeneity of the material so that the stick does not collapse when struck
• Weight, heavy sticks allow you to get stronger and deeper sounds, and light ones create a fast, easy rhythm
• The length should be comfortable for a particular musician

When choosing sticks, you need to focus primarily on individual characteristics. Drumsticks in Moscow presented in a huge variety, you should purchase those that fit well in your hand.

Variety of models

Drumsticks buy in Moscow there are several types:

1. S is a street instrument that was actively used by all musicians. The main feature of sticks is that with their help you can make really significant impacts and loud sounds.
2. B – actively used in orchestras in heavy music. Suitable for those who are just learning, because you don’t need any special skills to control this instrument
3. A – sticks are designed for orchestra, but they are also ideal for playing dance music

Depending on personal preferences, as well as what kind of music you plan to play, everyone should choose the right instrument for themselves.

Additionally, when choosing, you should pay attention to the tip. It can be of almost any shape. Beginning musicians can buy a barrel; it easily hides the shortcomings of the game and, even with slight interference, leaves a bright and rich sound after impact. Designed for fast, active playing, the Cylindrical has a slightly dull sound but is loud enough for many pieces. Oliva is also suitable for beginners and sounds great on cymbals. You can change the contact area, so you can better control your own game. The oval is distinguished by power and volume; in large stadiums, only it allows you to create the proper sound.

Modern drumsticks open up the instrument for everyone in its own way. You definitely need to choose them according to your personal preferences.

Drumsticks are usually made of wood (beech, oak, maple, hornbeam, hazel, etc.) and some artificial materials (aluminum, polyurethane, carbon, etc.). Sometimes the tip is made artificial, but the “body” of the drumstick remains wooden. Currently, due to their high wear resistance, wooden sticks with nylon tips are becoming increasingly popular.

• the butt is the balance point;
• the body of the stick is the grip area.

The shoulder (another name is the neck) is the tapering part. The length and shape of this section greatly influence the behavior and sound of the stick.

The tip is needed for impact. Happens different forms. In most cases it is made of wood.

How to choose drumsticks?

You need to start with the base - wood. There are three main types of wood that are used to make drumsticks:

1. Maple is the lightest and has excellent flexibility. With sticks made of this wood, the musician will feel less impact from his hands.
2. Walnut is most often used to make drumsticks. Has good flexibility and high level energy absorption.
3. And finally, oak wood. Drumsticks made of this material rarely break, but the musician will feel the vibration much more during the playing process.

Once you have decided on the wood, you need to select the appropriate tip. There are two types of drumstick tips - wood or nylon. The most common are wooden tips that will become good choice for many game types. The only disadvantage of wood is rapid wear when active game. Nylon tips will last longer. They will also be useful when playing cymbals in cases where good rebound and bright sound are needed. When playing electronic, it is recommended to buy drumsticks with a nylon tip, since wooden ones can break and damage the mesh on the ped.

The tips also differ in shape. It is customary to distinguish four types:

1. Round - reduces sound changes when playing at different angles. This is especially good for plates. This type tips are very popular now.
2. Cylindrical - give a diffuse and open sound.
3. Pointed drumsticks produce a medium focused sound.
4. The olive-shaped tips allow you to control the sound and area of ​​contact upon impact.

The next important parameter is the size of the sticks. Different manufacturers designate drumsticks differently. But nevertheless, they are quite similar. There are three categories of sticks:

1. 7a are light and thin drumsticks designed to produce a soft sound. Great for beginner drummers and jazz musicians.
2. 5a are the most common drumsticks, medium in thickness. Good for rock music. You can play with them both quietly and loudly.
3. 2b/5b are drumsticks that allow you to play more loud noise. Excellent for metal.

Most famous manufacturers drum sticks: Stunner, Ruby Grip, Zildjian, Ahead, Cooperman, Sabian, Wincent, Tama, Balbex, Lutner, Vater, Pro Mark, Malletech and Vic Firth.

They were used in ancient times by the peoples of the Middle East and the African continent to accompany warlike and religious dances and dances. Percussion instruments, the names of which are numerous, as are their types, are very common these days; not a single ensemble can do without them. These include those in which sound is produced by striking.

Classification

According to their musical qualities, that is, the possibility of extracting sounds of a particular pitch, all types of percussion instruments, the names of which are presented in this article, can be divided into 2 groups: with an indefinite pitch (cymbals, drums, etc.) and with a certain pitch ( xylophone, timpani). They are also divided depending on the type of vibrator (sounding body) into self-sounding (castanets, triangles, cymbals, etc.), plate (bells, vibraphones, xylophones, etc.) and membranous (tambourine, drums, timpani, etc.).

Now you know what types of percussion instruments there are. Let's say a few words about what determines the timbre and volume of their sound.

What determines the volume and timbre of sound?

The volume of their sound is determined by the amplitude of vibrations of the sounding body, that is, the force of the impact, as well as the size of the sounding body. Strengthening the sound in some instruments is achieved by adding resonators. The timbre that certain types of percussion instruments have depends on many factors. The main ones are the method of impact, the material from which the instrument is made, and the shape of the sounding body.

Webbed percussion instruments

The sounding body in them is a membrane or a stretched membrane. These include percussion instruments, the names of which are tambourine, drums, timpani, etc.

Timpani

Timpani is an instrument with a certain pitch, which has a metal body in the shape of a cauldron. A membrane made of tanned leather is stretched across the top of this cauldron. A special membrane made of polymer materials is currently used as a membrane. It is secured to the body using tension screws and a hoop. Screws located around the circumference loosen or tighten it. The timpani percussion instrument is tuned as follows: if you pull the membrane, the tuning becomes higher, and if you lower it, it will be lower. In order not to interfere with the membrane vibrating freely, there is a hole at the bottom for air movement. The body of this instrument is made of brass, copper or aluminum. Timpani are mounted on a tripod - a special stand.

This instrument is used in an orchestra in a set of 2, 3, 4 or more cauldrons of different sizes. The diameter of modern timpani ranges from 550 to 700 mm. There are the following types: pedal, mechanical and screw. Pedal instruments are the most common, since you can adjust the instrument to the required key without interrupting the game by pressing the pedal. Timpani have a sound volume approximately equal to a fifth. A large timpani is tuned below all the others.

Tulumbas

Tulumbas is an ancient percussion instrument (a type of timpani). It served in the 17th-18th centuries in the army, where it was used to give alarm signals. The shape is a pot-shaped resonator. This ancient percussion instrument (a type of timpani) can be made of metal, clay or wood. The top is covered with leather. This structure is hit with wooden bats. A dull sound is produced, somewhat reminiscent of a cannon shot.

Drums

We continue to describe the percussion instruments whose names were listed at the beginning of the article. Drums have an indefinite pitch. These include various percussion instruments. The names listed below all refer to reels (various varieties). There are large and small orchestral drums, large and small pop drums, as well as bongos, tom bass and tom tenor.

A large orchestral drum has a cylindrical body, covered on both sides with plastic or leather. It is characterized by a dull, low, powerful sound produced by a wooden mallet with a tip in the form of a felt or felt ball. Today, polymer film has begun to be used for drum membranes instead of parchment skin. It has better musical and acoustic properties and higher strength. The drum membranes are secured with tension screws and two rims. The body of this instrument is made of sheet steel and lined with artistic celluloid. It has dimensions 680x365 mm. The large stage drum has a design and shape similar to the orchestra drum. Its dimensions are 580x350 mm.

The small orchestral drum is a low cylinder, covered on both sides with plastic or leather. The membranes (membranes) are attached to the body using tightening screws and two rims. To give the instrument a specific sound, special strings or snares (spirals) are stretched over the lower membrane. They are driven by a reset mechanism. The use of synthetic membranes in drums has significantly improved operational reliability, musical and acoustic characteristics, presentation and service life. The small orchestra drum has dimensions of 340x170 mm. It is included in symphony and military brass bands. The small pop drum has a structure similar to the orchestra drum. Its dimensions are 356x118 mm.

Tom-tom-bass and tom-tom-tenor drums are no different in design. They are used in pop drum kits. The tenor tom is attached to the bass drum using a bracket. The tom-tom-bass is installed on a special stand on the floor.

Bongs are small drums with plastic or leather stretched on one side. They are included in the percussion stage set. The bongs are connected to each other by adapters.

As you can see, many percussion instruments are related to drums. The names listed above can be supplemented by including some less popular varieties.

Tambourine

A tambourine is a shell (hoop) with plastic or leather stretched on one side. Special slots are made in the body of the hoop. They have brass plates attached to them; they look like small orchestra cymbals. Inside the hoop, sometimes small rings and bells are strung on a spiral or on stretched strings. All this tinkles at the slightest touch of the tambourine, creating a special sound. The membrane is struck with the palm of the hand right hand(its base) or fingertips.

Tambourines are used to accompany songs and dances. In the East, the art of playing this instrument has achieved virtuosity. Solo tambourine playing is also common here. Dyaf, def or gaval is an Azerbaijani tambourine, haval or daf is Armenian, dayra is Georgian, doira is Tajik and Uzbek.

Plate percussion instruments

Let's continue to describe percussion musical instruments. Photos and names of plate drums are presented below. Such instruments that have a certain pitch include the xylophone, marimba (marimbaphone), metallophone, bells, bells, and vibraphone.

Xylophone

A xylophone is a set of wooden blocks of different sizes that correspond to sounds of different pitches. The blocks are made from rosewood, spruce, walnut, and maple. They are placed parallel in 4 rows, following the order of the chromatic scale. These blocks are attached to strong laces and are also separated by springs. A cord passes through the holes made in the blocks. The xylophone for playing is laid out on a table on rubber spacers, which are located along the cords of this instrument. It is played with two wooden sticks with a thickening at the end. This instrument is used for playing in an orchestra or for solo playing.

Metallophone and marimba

Metallophone and marimba are also percussion instruments. Do their photos and names mean anything to you? We invite you to get to know them better.

A metallophone is a musical instrument similar to a xylophone, but its sound plates are made of metal (bronze or brass). His photo is presented below.

Marimba (marimbaphone) is an instrument whose sounding elements are wooden plates. It also has metal tubular resonators installed to enhance the sound.

Marimba has a rich, soft timbre. Its sound range is 4 octaves. The playing plates of this instrument are made of rosewood. This ensures good musical and acoustic characteristics of this instrument. The plates are located in 2 rows on the frame. In the first row there are plates of basic tones, and in the second - halftones. Resonators installed in 2 rows on the frame are tuned to the sound frequency of the corresponding plates. A photo of this instrument is presented below.

The main components of the marimba are fixed to the support trolley. The frame of this cart is made of aluminum. This ensures sufficient strength and minimal weight. Marimba is used both for educational purposes and for professional playing.

Vibraphone

This instrument is a set of aluminum plates, chromatically tuned, which are arranged in 2 rows, similar to a piano keyboard. On high table(bed) plates are installed and fastened with laces. In the center under each of them there are cylindrical resonators of a certain size. Through them pass in the upper part of the axis, on which fan fans (impellers) are fixed. This is how vibration is achieved. The damper device has this tool. It is connected under the stand to a pedal so that you can muffle the sound with your foot. The vibraphone is played using 2, 3, 4, and sometimes a large number of long sticks with rubber balls at the ends. This instrument is used in symphony orchestras, but more often in pop orchestras or as a solo instrument. His photo is presented below.

Bells

What percussion instruments can be used to reproduce bell ringing in an orchestra? The correct answer is bells. This is a set of percussion instruments used in symphony and opera orchestras for this purpose. The bells consist of a set (from 12 to 18 pieces) of cylindrical pipes that are tuned chromatically. Typically the pipes are chrome-plated steel or nickel-plated brass. Their diameter ranges from 25 to 38 mm. They are suspended on a special frame-rack, the height of which is about 2 m. Sound is produced by striking the pipes with a wooden hammer. The bells are equipped with a special device (pedal-damper) to dampen the sound.

Bells

This is a percussion instrument consisting of 23-25 ​​metal plates tuned chromatically. They are placed in steps in 2 rows on a flat box. The black piano keys correspond to the top row, and the white keys correspond to the bottom row.

Self-sounding percussion instruments

When talking about what types of percussion instruments there are (names and types), it is impossible not to mention self-sounding percussion instruments. This type includes following tools: plates, tom-toms, triangles, rattles, maracas, castanets, etc.

Dishes

Plates are metal discs made of nickel silver or brass. A somewhat spherical shape is given to the discs of the plates. Leather straps are attached to the center. A long ringing sound is produced when they hit each other. Sometimes they use one plate. Then the sound is produced by hitting a metal brush or stick. They produce orchestral, gong and Charleston cymbals. They sound ringing and sharp.

Let's talk about what other percussion instruments there are. Photos with names and descriptions will help you get to know them better.

Orchestral triangle

An orchestral triangle (its photo is presented below) is a steel rod of an open triangular shape. When played, this instrument is hung freely and then struck with a metal stick, performing various rhythmic patterns. A triangle has a ringing, bright sound. It is used in various ensembles and orchestras. Triangles are available with two sticks made of steel.

A gong or tam-tam is a bronze disk with curved edges. Using a mallet with a felt tip, strike its center. The result is a dark, thick and deep sound, full strength reaching gradually, not immediately after impact.

Castanets and maracas

Castanets (photos of them are presented below) are from Spain. This ancient percussion instrument is shaped like shells tied with a cord. One of them faces the spherical (concave) side towards the other. They are made from plastic or hardwood. Castanets are produced single or double.

Maracas are balls made of plastic or wood, filled with shot (small pieces of metal) and decorated colorfully on the outside. They are equipped with a handle to make them comfortable to hold while playing. Various rhythmic patterns can be produced by shaking the maracas. They are used mainly in pop ensembles, but sometimes also in orchestras.

Rattles are sets of small plates mounted on a wooden plate.

These are the main names of percussion musical instruments. Of course, there are many more of them. We talked about the most famous and popular ones.

The drum kit that the pop ensemble has

In order to have a complete understanding of this group of instruments, it is also necessary to know the composition of percussion kits (sets). The most common composition is the following: a large and small drum, a large and small single cymbal, a paired hi-hat cymbal (Charleston), bongos, tom-tom alto, tom-tom tenor and tom-tom bass.

A large drum is installed on the floor in front of the performer, which has support legs for stability. Tom-tom alto and tom-tom tenor drums can be mounted on the top of the drum using brackets. It also has an additional stand on which the orchestra cymbal is mounted. The brackets that attach the tom-tom alto and tom-tom tenor to the bass drum regulate their height.

A mechanical pedal is an integral part of a bass drum. The performer uses it to extract sound from this musical instrument. A small pop drum must be included in the drum kit. It is secured with three clamps on a special stand: one retractable and two folding. The stand is installed on the floor. This is a stand that is equipped with a locking device for fixing in a certain position, as well as changing the inclination of the snare drum.

The snare drum has a muffler and reset device, which are used to adjust the tone. Also, a drum set sometimes includes several tom-tom tenors, tom-tom altos and tom-tom drums of different sizes.

Also (its photo is presented below) it includes orchestral cymbals with a stand, a chair and a mechanical stand for the Charleston. Maracas, triangles, castanets and other noise instruments are the accompanying instruments of this installation.

Spare parts and accessories

Spare accessories and parts for percussion instruments include: stands for orchestral cymbals, for snare drums, for Charleston cymbals, timpani sticks, a mechanical beater for a drum (large), sticks for a snare drum, pop drumsticks, orchestral brushes, mallets and bass drum leather, straps, cases.

Percussion instruments

It is necessary to distinguish between percussion keyboards and percussion instruments. Percussion keyboards include the piano and grand piano. The strings of a piano are arranged horizontally and are struck by a hammer from bottom to top. The piano is different in that the hammer strikes the strings in a direction away from the player. The strings are tensioned at vertical plane. The grand piano and piano, thanks to the richness of sounds in terms of sound strength and height, as well as the great capabilities of these instruments, have received common name. Both instruments can be called in one word - “piano”. The piano is a stringed percussion instrument based on the way it produces sound.

The keyboard mechanism used in it is a system of levers interconnected, which serves to transfer the energy of the pianist's fingers to the strings. It consists of mechanics and is a set of keys, the number of which may vary depending on the sound range of a particular instrument. The keys are usually lined with plastic covers. They are then mounted using pins on the keyboard frame. Each key has a pilot, capsule and overlay. It transmits, as a lever of the first kind, the force of the pianist to the mechanical figure. Mechanics are hammer mechanisms that convert the musician's force when pressing a key into a strike on the strings of the hammers. Hammers are made of hornbeam or maple, and their heads are covered with felt.

This article is dedicated to telling you what types there are, as well as what the marking of sticks means, and how to choose the right sticks for a particular installation. The type of drumsticks you use will affect the sound, speed, and overall comfort of your playing.

Types of drumsticks differ in head types (which, in turn, also vary in several parameters), material, application and thickness. Next we will look at each of these classifications.

Types of drumsticks by type of head: shape and material of manufacture

It is customary to distinguish four main types: cylindrical, round, pointed and teardrop-shaped. The size and shape of the head determines the duration of the sound, its volume and intensity.

1) Barreltip heads provide a diffuse and open sound due to the large contact area with the surface of the drum.

2) Round heads (Balltip) level out differences in sound when struck at different angles and concentrate the sound, which is especially useful when playing cymbals.

3) Pointedortriangletip heads produce a medium focused sound and are probably the most popular for this reason.

4) Teardroptip heads are similar in appearance to pointed ones. Thanks to their convex shape, they allow you to control the sound and the area of ​​contact with the plastic by changing the angle of the stick.

Heads can be made of wood or nylon. Nylon produces a clear, distinct sound and is virtually indestructible. One of the disadvantages can be noted in their relatively high price. Wood gives a soft and warm sound; The disadvantage of wooden heads is wearability.

Types of drumsticks by material: which drumsticks are better - wooden or artificial materials?

The most popular types of wood for making sticks are maple, oak and hickory (light walnut).

1) Maple sticks are light and well suited for quiet and fast shooting. They break and wear out quite quickly.

2) Hickory has higher density than maple; Hickory sticks are harder and more durable. They have the ability to dampen vibrations that are transmitted to the hands during impacts.

3) Oak sticks are the most durable of wood; they are the heaviest and densest. Oak is used relatively rarely for making sticks.

Man-made materials for sticks are mainly aluminum and polyurethane. They are the most durable and often replaceable individual parts.

Marking of drumsticks.

The sticks are marked with letters and numbers (2B, 5A, etc.), where the number indicates the thickness (the lower the number, the thicker the stick), and the letter indicates the area of ​​application. Below is the most common marking scheme.

• The "A" models were intended for musicians who performed big band dance music. They have relatively small heads and thin necks and produce a soft sound (suitable for blues and jazz). The "A" model is the most popular among modern drummers.
• Model "B" was originally intended for symphony and brass bands. They “sound” louder than “A” and are used in heavy music. They are also recommended for beginning drummers.
• The “S” model was intended for urban marching bands, where greater impact force and loudness of performance are required. Model “S” sticks are the largest and are almost never used when playing drums.
• The letter "N" indicates that the stick has a nylon head. It is added at the end of the marking (for example, “3B N”).

As you can see, when choosing drum sticks it is worth considering a large number of nuances. Now you know everything about the main types of drumsticks and can be guided by this knowledge. If you choose the sticks successfully, then your