How to learn the drums is an important topic for drummers, and it is also the biggest problem faced by beginners. So what are the correct ways to play the drums? Below I have sorted out the correct ways to play the drums. Methods for your reading reference.

The correct way to hit the drum: four hitting methods

After mastering the correct posture of holding the hammer, you must also have the correct method of playing. In training, be sure to remember the word "percussion", which means to play. After the drumstick hits the drum head, you must immediately resume the preparatory movements for drumming. The drumming action should be completed in an instant, and should be elastic and fully vibrating. It should be played bright, concentrated, solid and powerful, and produce a full sound effect. Beginners should also pay attention to the striking position when practicing playing. They should hit three to five centimeters from the center point of the snare drum. In addition, there are also side-hitting methods, damper-side-hitting methods, alternate hitting methods, rolling playing, etc. When practicing, you can practice with one hand first, then practice with both hands, or you can practice with both hands alternately.

(1) How to play the snare drum: The snare drum, also called the snare drum, is the most important instrument among Western atonal percussion instruments and one of the drum sets. The playing posture of the snare drum is also the playing posture of the drum set. When playing drums, you have to play in a sitting position because your feet need to step on the bass drum and the hairpin at the same time. When playing, you should maintain a straight posture and relax your chest, shoulders, upper arms and other upper body limbs naturally. When playing, bend your arms upward naturally and place them on the drum surface. Hold the mallet with both hands. The second joint of the thumb and the second and third joints of the index finger of your right hand hold the handle of the drumstick. The third joint of the thumb and index finger are naturally together. The palms of the middle finger, ring finger and little finger Bend, keeping a certain gap with the mallet handle to control the drumstick. With the palm of your left hand facing inwards, hold the handle of the drumstick at the tiger's mouth of your thumb and index finger, and support the bottom of the drumstick with the third joint of your ring finger. The other fingers point toward the palm and naturally bend into a ball-holding shape.

(2) Bass drum playing method: The bass drum is played with the right foot. Under normal circumstances, the heel is stepped on the back end of the pedal, with the ankle joint as the axis, and the front foot is used to drive the pedal. The drumstick hits the drum head. When tapping, the muscles of the thighs, calves, and feet should be relaxed accordingly, and the hammer head should return immediately after hitting the drum surface, forming a cyclic tapping action. When playing extremely powerful, you can hang your feet and tap the pedal with your toes, so that the entire weight of your right leg falls on one point, thereby strengthening the intensity of the tap and obtaining the desired effect.

(3) How to play the hairpin: Use your left foot to hit the hairpin. The key to playing is to step your heel on the back end of the pedal, with the ankle joint as the axis, and hit with the forefoot. When the pedal is struck with the forefoot, it does not need to return immediately but needs to control the sustain, resulting in a closed sound effect, which is also different from the right-foot bass drum.

(4) How to play the tom drum: The key points of playing the tom drum are the same as those of the snare drum. When changing drums to play, you need to use your wrist to move your forearm and upper arm to move to other parts of the drum naturally. Create naturally coordinated movements.

The correct way to hit the drum set: basic configuration and holding method

1. The basic configuration of the drum set

The drum set was introduced to our country after jazz drums Another name for it, it does not have a fixed configuration. Generally speaking, the placement of drum kits varies from person to person. Generally speaking, the drum set consists of snare drum, tom drum, bass drum, snare drum, etc. For some professionals, in order to pursue the performance effect, they will configure more drums, which will make the performance different from others. At the same time, the more equipment, the drum set drummer will be more convenient when playing, and the performance will be more convenient. It will also be easier to get up. For some drummers with higher requirements, they will also use their own customized drum set. Compared with ordinary drum sets, these customized drums usually have better sound and can add more musical elements.

2. The basic way to hold the drum stick

For a new drummer, the way to hold the drum stick is the most basic. The correct way to hold the drum can help Drummers can improve their playing skills in the future. Generally speaking, there are three ways to hold drum sticks: symmetrical, modern, and standard.

For the symmetrical stick holding method, finding the fulcrum of the stick is the foundation of holding the stick. The entire stick can be divided into three equal parts when holding the stick. Generally speaking, the fulcrum of the stick is at the three equal parts at the end of the stick. Compared with other positions on the stick, this position has more advantages in balance and elasticity. Then, use your index finger and thumb to hold the fulcrum you just found, and then use the other three fingers to gently buckle the drum stick. Use the same method to hold the stick with your left hand.

It is worth noting that because different drummers have different playing habits, some drummers like to stand and some prefer to sit, but no matter which way, the drummer must relax his body.

In the standard way of holding the stick, there are differences in the way the left and right hands hold the stick. Usually, the left hand is used to clamp the entire drum stick at the three-point point near the end, and then the index finger and middle finger are naturally bent, and the entire palm is turned inward. This method of holding the stick is more commonly used during the performance of the snare drum. In addition, this method of holding the stick is also used during the performance of some jazz music.

The modern way of holding the stick is also called the wrist-clutching method. To a certain extent, it is not much different from the symmetrical way of holding the stick. The difference lies in the use of the modern way of holding the stick. At this time, the hands should be turned inward more, with the entire palm facing downwards, so that the centers of the two drum sticks are concentrated on the striking point. This way of holding the stick is often used in the performance of modern music.

Drum playing skills

How to play the snare drum

The snare drum, also called the snare drum, is the most important instrument among Western atonal percussion instruments. One of the drum kits. The playing posture of the snare drum is also the playing posture of the drum set. When playing drums, you need to play in a sitting position because your feet need to step on the bass drum and hi-hat at the same time. When playing, you should maintain a straight posture and relax your chest, shoulders, upper arms and other upper body limbs naturally. When playing, bend your arms upward naturally and place them on the drum surface. Hold the mallet with both hands. The second joint of the thumb and the second and third joints of the index finger of your right hand hold the handle of the drumstick. The third joint of the thumb and index finger are naturally together. The palms of the middle finger, ring finger and little finger Bend, keeping a certain gap with the mallet handle to control the drumstick. With the palm of your left hand facing inwards, hold the handle of the drumstick at the tiger's mouth of your thumb and index finger, and support the bottom of the drumstick with the third joint of your ring finger. The other fingers naturally bend toward the palm to form a ball-holding shape.

To master the correct posture of holding the mallet, you must also have the correct method of playing. During training, you must remember the word "percussion", which means to play. After the drumstick hits the drum head, you must immediately resume the preparatory movements for drumming. The drumming action should be completed in an instant, and should be elastic and fully vibrating. It should be played bright, concentrated, solid and powerful, and produce a full sound effect. Beginners should also pay attention to the striking position when practicing playing. They should hit three to five centimeters from the center point of the snare drum. In addition, there are also side-hitting methods, damper-side-hitting methods, alternate hitting methods, rolling playing, etc. When practicing, you can practice with one hand first, then practice with both hands, or you can practice with both hands alternately.

Bass drum playing method

The bass drum is played with the right foot. Under normal circumstances, the heel is stepped on the back end of the pedal, with the ankle joint as the axis, and the front foot is used to play the bass drum. The pedal drives the drumstick to hit the drum surface. When tapping, the muscles of the thighs, calves, and feet should be relaxed accordingly, and the hammer head should return immediately after hitting the drum surface, forming a cyclic tapping action. When playing extremely powerful, you can hang your feet and tap the pedal with your toes, so that the entire weight of your right leg falls on one point, thereby strengthening the intensity of the tap and obtaining the desired effect.

Hi-hat playing method

Hi-hat is played with the left foot. The key to playing the hi-hat is to step on the back end of the pedal with the heel, with the ankle joint as the axis, and from the front of the foot. The palm of the hand hits the pedal. When the forefoot hits the pedal, there is no need to return immediately but to control the sustain, resulting in a closed sound effect. This is also different from the right-foot bass drum.

How to play the tom