Discovering the Ancient Drum: A Journey into a Timeless Instrument

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

SAEDNEWS: The drum is a percussion instrument classified as a membrane or struck instrument. It consists of at least one drum shell, over which a skin or membrane is stretched to produce sound. In this section of SaedNews, we explore the history and features of this ancient instrument.

Discovering the Ancient Drum: A Journey into a Timeless Instrument

The drum is one of the most widely used percussion instruments in music, played professionally by many musicians. It’s also known as a drum kit, drums, or drum set, which includes various percussion instruments like drums and cymbals arranged together. The musician who plays it is called a drummer.

The drumhead is always circular, but the body shapes vary. In Western music, drums are usually cylindrical. Some drums have two heads (top and bottom), with a hole between them to amplify sound. Historically, drums were also used for communication and signaling.

Main Components of a Drum Kit

1. Bass Drum: The largest drum with a low pitch, responsible for strong beats.

2. Snare Drum: Smaller drum with a sharp, staccato sound, often used for medium-strength beats.

3. Tom-Toms: Typically three drums mounted on the bass drum or floor, adding melodic rhythm.

4. Cymbals: Made of high-quality alloys to maintain sound over time.

  • Crash & Ride Cymbals: 46–56 cm, versatile for many rhythms.

  • China Cymbal: Produces bright, sharp tones, inspired by Chinese gongs.

  • Splash Cymbal: Smallest, used for special effects.

  • Hi-Hat: Two cymbals mounted together, played with a foot pedal or drumsticks.

Summary

The drum is a percussion instrument consisting of at least one stretched drumhead. It’s one of the oldest and most essential instruments in the world, with a design that has remained largely unchanged over centuries.



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