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The drum set. The quintessential backdrop for any rock and roll band. The axis around which the other members revolve during any onstage performance. In the movie That Thing You Do, Tom Hank’s character explains his marketing approach to his newly formed band: “We are gonna get you some new clothes. Matching suits, nice suits. Nice, because you are nice boys…except maybe for you.” And who is the “you” he’s talking to? You guessed it-the drummer. The bad boy who, by the end of the movie, gets the cool shades and the hot girl.

Yes, the drummer is an iconic figure in Americana, as recognizable in his own way as the cheerleader or the superhero. Considering the drummer’s visible social standing, it’s not surprising that the number of available drum sets (or drum kits, or trap sets) verges on mind-boggling.

The most basic definition of a drum set is a collection of drums and cymbals arranged in a convenient setup for a single drummer. Sets can also include other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines. A full drum set without any extras includes a bass drum, floor tom, snare drum, tom-toms, hi-hat cymbals, a ride cymbal, and a crash cymbal. The drummer uses a variety of implements to strike these items, including sticks, brushes, mallets, and of course, foot-operated pedals. Many drummers also use a variety of electronics with their kits, such as sound modules; laptop computers that activate loops, sequences, and samples; metronomes and tempo meters; recording devices; and personal sound reinforcement equipment.

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