Different Types Of Percussion Drums And Their Uses
By: Scott Hutton
Drums, and percussion instruments in general, have been a key part of ceremonies, communications, and other uses throughout history. From the Karate Drums of Japan to the Steel Drums of Trinidad and Tobago, drums have reached across cultures and centuries of societal evolution.
Percussion drum sets are a popular component of musical groups across many styles. Individual components of the drum sets are used in orchestral compositions and these drum sets are also used in rock bands. The diversity of the sounds created by the components, both individually and combined, allows the percussion drum set to be both diverse in the genres its used in and a stable provider of rhythmic components to a song.
The percussion drum set comes in multiple variations and can be changed to fit the musicians need. Below are some of the more common percussion drum types in use.
Bass Drum (Kick Drum) is used predominantly in rock and jazz and has a deep, low sound.
Crash Cymbals (Hi-Hat) is two matching cymbals that are stacked one above the other and played by either a pedal or by striking with a stick.
Snare Drum is used in orchestral, band and jazz and is named for the strings stretched across the lower of the two heads.
Tom Drum is a cylinder drum that does not have a snare and is most commonly used in jazz and rock music.
Ride Cymbal is a single Cymbal that is positioned at an angle and comes in varying degrees of thickness based on the need of the musician.
Splash Cymbal is a single cymbal that sits at an angle and is named for the splash sound that it makes when struck.
These are some of the more commonly used drums and cymbals used in a percussion drum set and their uses. Each one has its own distinct sound. Due to this, musicians have needed to evolve in order to include the various types of sounds produced by each into their compositions.
Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea, east of Inchon in the northwest part of the country. Founded in the 14th century, Seoul has been capital of South Korea since 1946.
The city was the capital of Baekje (18 BCE - 660 CE), the capital of the Choson dynasty or Joseon Dynasty (1394 - 1910) and the centre of Japanese rule of Korea (1910 - 45), Seoul was the capital of the U.S. military government during the Korean War and thus suffered extensive damage. The city has been largely rebuilt since 1953.
Seoul became the capital and designated as South Korea’s only “Special City” in 1948. The modern Seoul, with the area of 605 square kilometers, is one of the most densely populated major cities. The citizens of Seoul are referred to as “Seoulites.” Seoul is one of the top 20 “world-class cities.” The South Korean capital is one of the most prominent cities of the world. It is one of the world’s most digitally-connected cities. It is the commercial, cultural, industrial, political, and transportation center of South Korea. The city is also a centre of higher education, with several universities, including Seoul National University. Seoul was venue of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games.
Often dubbed as the “City of Blinding Lights,” Seoul is one of the most coveted travel destinations of the world. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant seasons in the city, when azure blue skies are clear and temperature is comfortable. The “Miracle on the Han River” is one of the most wonderful destinations of Asia. Seoul is the city with plenty of tourist attractions. Extremely famous for its beautiful palaces, great food and hopping nightlife, Seoul attracts volumes of tourists to South Korea.
The major attractions of the city include Gyeongbok-gung (Seoul’s grandest palace), Joseon Palace Museum, the Korean Folk Museum, Changdeok-gung (Wonderful Palace, Seoul’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site), Deoksu-gung (Beautiful Palace located in Seoul Downtown), ChangGyeong-gung, (the main palace of the kings of the Koryo Dynasty and the Joseon Dynasty), Mount Inwang (Beautiful Temple), The National Museum of Korea, Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower), COEX (Mall located in Samsung-Dong), Seodaemun Prison, Dongdaemun, and Namdaemun.
Some of the parks of Seoul include 4.19 Memorial Cemetery, Boramae Park, Mt. Namsan Park, Olympic Park, Tapgol (”Pagoda”) Park, Yangjae Citizen’s Forest, Yeouido Park, and Yongsan Park.
For traveling to Seoul, the futuristic Incheon International Airport, west of the city, welcomes the most of the international flights to Seoul land. The older Gimpo Airport operates the shuttle service to Tokyo and domestic flights within South Korea.
