Drumset Quiz

What are types of swing?

• Dixieland

• Big Band

• Bop

• Cool jazz

• Hard bop

What are eclectic/rock styles?

• Avant-garde

• Free jazz

• Modal jazz

• Rock

• Jazz-rock

• Fusion

• Funk

What is the typical snare drum size?

14” drum head

What are the typical mounted toms size?

8-13” (usually two)

What is the typical floor tom size?

13-14”

What is the typical bass drum size?

18-22”

Are all drums in the set double-headed?

True

What is the typical hi hat size?

13-14”

What is the typical ride cymbal size?

18-22”

What is the typical crash cymbal size?

16-18”

What are important drumset components?

Drum throne (seat) and a rug

What are good brands for drum sets?

• Yamaha

• Pearl

• Ludwig

• Mapex

What are good brands for drum heads?

• Remo Emperor

• Evans G1

What are good brands for bass drum pedals?

DW

What are good brands for cymbals?

• Zildjian

• Sabian

• Meinl

What are good brands for cymbal/snare stands?

• Yamaha

• Pearl

What are good brands for drum thrones?

• Roc n’ Soc

• Gibaltar

What mallets are used for cymbal rolls?

Yarn mallets

What are other mallets are used for drum sets?

• Felt sticks

• Hot rods

• Brushes

What are brands of electric drum kits?

• Alesis

• Roland

What other equipment is used for electric drum sets?

• Amplification

• Surge protector

• Extension chord

What are good drumset method books?

• Alfred’s Beginning Drumset Method, Feldstein, Block (General for beginners)

• Syncopation, Ted Reed (General)

• The Art of Bop Drumming, John Riley (Jazz)

• A Funky Primer, Charles Dowd (Rock/Funk)

What are the two techniques for playing kick pedals?

• Heel up (stomping motion)

• Heel down (“gas pedal” motion)