The Core Three
Played with a foot pedal using the right foot, this largest drum on the floor produces a low-end pulse resembling a heartbeat.
kick drum (or bass drum)
Arranged from left to right in descending pitch order, these drums with deeper pitches than the snare are primarily used for fills and transitions
toms
This beat was developed during the Disco era and has spread to most other genres of popular music
Four on the Floor
When holding drumsticks, drummers should avoid doing what with their index (first) finger?
Pointing up the stick (like holding a wand).
This is an example of a POP song that uses Four on the Floor
California Gurls
Positioned between the drummer's legs, this drum is tuned tightly to produce a crisp "pop" sound.
snare drum
Named for the sound it produces, this cymbal is used to make an impact sound.
Crash
This was the decade where Disco music comes from.
1970's
When holding a drum stick, you should not grip it like a one of these.
Baseball bat
This is an example of a DISCO song that uses Four on the Floor
Stayin' Alive
Operated with the left foot pedal and struck with drumsticks, this pair of small cymbals produces a "sizzle" sound.
hi-hats
Making a "ping" sound, this is the largest cymbal on the kit
Ride
In a "Four on the Floor" beat, both the kick drum and hi-hat are struck on these beats.
1,2,3,4
These are used by drummers to warm up and build speed.
Practice Pad
This is an example of a EDM song that uses Four on the Floor
Around the World
Most drum beats are made using these 3 parts of the kit
This cymbal often replaces the hi-hat during a songs choruse to open up the sound.
Ride
In the "Four on the Floor" pattern, the snare drum is struck specifically on these two backbeats.
2 and 4
The bass guitar and drums are often collectively known as this.
Rhythm Section.
This is an example of a METAL song that uses Four on the Floor
Enter Sandman