Week 5 Lecture Flashcards
what is a factor that makes drums heavy in terms of physicality?
interaction with sticks and pedals
what is a factor that makes drums heavy in terms of loudness?
It can be very loud even acoustically
what is a factor that makes drums heavy in terms of lowness?
The bass part of the drum set produces some of the lowest sounds in music
What is “loudness” in music?
Perceived intensity of sound
What is the three primary roles of drums in a song? (3) RTB
Provides the rhythmic foundation and pulse
Sets the tempo and rhythm often in 4/4 time
Creates a rhythmic backdrop for other instruments
What are the main components of a drum set? (5) BSHRC
Bass Drum or Kick Drum
Snare Drum
Hi-Hats
Ride Cymbal
Crash Cymbal
what is the bass drum played with?
a foot pedal
what are the frequencies of bass drums like?
low
what are the frequencies of snare drums like?
Mid-high frequencies
what is the appearance of a hi-hat drum?
Two cymbals
what are the three ways hit hat drums can be played?
open, closed or partially
what is the job of Ride Cymbals?
Rhythm and beat
what is the job of Clash Cymbals?
Accents and emphasis
what is the frequency of cymbals like?
high-pitched frequencies
How do cymbals contribute to the heaviness of sound?
Can create power and aggression
what is the meaning behind cymbals being dynamic?
Cymbals have a wide dynamic range from soft to loud
what is the job of hi-hats?
Adds tension and release to the music
what is the job of the snare drum?
Provides backbeat and attack
what beats does the snare drum play on and in what type of pattern?
Plays on beats 2 and 4 in basic patterns
what is often the loudest instrument in a recording?
snare drums
What is a basic drumbeat pattern for the kick drum?
Beats 1, 3
What is a basic drumbeat pattern for the snare drum?
Beats 2, 4
what is the role of drum fills?
Used to add variety and interest
What is a basic drumbeat pattern for the Hi-Hat/Ride?
Constant rhythm
what are the components of drum fills?
Involves High, Medium, Low (Floor Tom) Toms
what sound do the Splash Cymbals make?
Quick, quiet crash sound
what is the sound like from the Chinese Cymbal?
aggressive
