Drum Facts - Information,Types, Components and Configuration

Over the last several thousand years of our history, drums managed to integrate themselves into our culture, customs, and religious ceremonies. If you want to learn more about all the most interesting facts about drums, you have come to the right place.

Japanese Drummer

Facts about Drums

Drums are today integral part of our modern history and countless musical genres where rhythm section is powered by talented drummers that have customized their personal drum-kits. Here you can find out many interesting facts about oldest musical instrument in the world – drums.

Japanese Welcome Drums

Types of Drums

Drums were with us for thousands of years, managing to morph into countless shapes and sizes that are used all throughout our history. Here you can find out two basic classifications of drums, and what those classifications hold.

Drum Kit - Components

Drum Components

Modern drums are often part of drum sets, which can demand from drummer to keep focus on many drum elements that he need to access on daily basis. Here are all the drum components and accessories that are used today.

Old Drum Bongo

Drum Set Configurations

Over the past 100 years drum sets became commonplace in any music band, forcing drummers to adapt their kits to their needs. Here you can learn much more about all the most popular drum configurations.

Drum and Sticks
Drums and Drummer
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