| The set up of an acoustic drum set, a compilation | | | | They are available in different shapes, sizes, and |
| of different percussiveinstruments, is a unique and | | | | construction. Dependingon the set up, pads can be |
| creative way in arranging the pieces so thatthey | | | | tucked neatly within the acoustic set. |
| can be played from a sitting down position. Drum | | | | Acoustictriggers are small sensors that are |
| kit arrangementswill vary from one drummer to | | | | attached to the acoustic drum head, awayfrom |
| another. There are no rules or restrictionsto the | | | | any contact. |
| arrangements, just the desire to construct the | | | | The sound module contains sampled sounds of |
| ideal set. Whether itbe a four piece, six piece, or | | | | percussive instruments. |
| larger, the possibilities are endless. | | | | Pads and triggers will respond to whatever sound |
| How large will the kit be? | | | | is assigned to them. Thisis a great way to acquire |
| Let us start with the drum arrangement. How | | | | more sounds with the drumkit. |
| large will the kit be? Forinstance, a four piece | | | | Complete with cymbals |
| would consist of a snare drum, one rack tom, | | | | Now, we'll complete the drumset with cymbals. |
| onefloor tom, and a bass drum. A six piece could | | | | How many are needed tomake up the ideal kit? |
| consist of a snare drum,bass drum, two rack | | | | Keep in mind, there are different brands |
| toms, and two floor toms. Again, there are no | | | | availablesuch as Zildjian, Paiste, and Sabian just to |
| rules orrestrictions, just the ability to be creative. | | | | name a few. One also musttake into consideration |
| Keep in mind that the larger thedrumkit, the more | | | | size, type, texture, and cost. It's safe to say that |
| equipment you will have to transport. When | | | | agood quality cymbal will cost a bit, but well worth |
| positioning thedrums, make sure that strokes can | | | | the investment. |
| be made on each one comfortably. Alsoadjust the | | | | Cymbals used on a basic drumset arrangement |
| angle of each drum so you are able to execute | | | | would be the top and bottomhi-hat, 2 crash |
| rim shots if calledfor. Note: place the set on a rug | | | | cymbals, and a ride cymbal. There are so many |
| to prevent it from sliding away from youwhen | | | | cymbalvarieties and configurations that it becomes |
| playing. | | | | solely a personal choice. Thesame goes for |
| Incorporating electronic drums | | | | cymbal stands, however, the more solid |
| What about electronic drums incorporated with | | | | construction the moresuitable for heavy cymbals. |
| the acoustic set? Withoutgoing into too much | | | | Accessories |
| detail about electronic drums, they are drum pads | | | | What about accessories? Well, how about a |
| oracoustic triggers wired to a sound module. Pads | | | | cowbell, chimes, or even a gong? |
| are triggers that areconstructed so they can be | | | | It's all available, you just need to figure out what |
| hit with the drum stick. | | | | you will be satisfied with in thebuilding of your set. |