The essential driving force behind a completed drum set is the bass drums. These are the heart of the drum set because all of the additional equipment is attached to them. The bass also provides what is essentially the underlying beat to your drumming rhythm. Your drum set needs to be set up adequately and properly tuned if you want to provide the highest quality sound. If your set is not adequately set up or properly tuned, you could compromise your entire rhythm section and could damage your drum set as a result.
If you are not getting the best sound out of your drum set, then you should consider some of the following possibilities which are capable of compromising your sound:
For starters, you want to keep in mind that bass sets have a tendency to move or creep while you are playing or practicing. This will happen especially often if you use the kick pedal. One of the best ways to keep your kit from moving is to use a rug or a small carpet beneath the set and the seat to keep things from moving around. You can also keep your bass drum at a steeper angle simply by raising the front legs of the drum set up a bit. If your set has spikes, utilize them as a means for keeping your drum set in place. Sturdy drum kits are kits that provide a much more unique and much more reliable sound.
When cleaning your kick, you may want to use compressed air to handle the harder to reach places and small crevices. If you create too much contact in these areas, though, you can cause unwanted movement, so use compressed air to alleviate this problem while still maintaining the cleanliness of your set.
Another way to keep your bass drums in good shape is with a bass cover which can come in handy especially if you ever intend to travel with your drum kit. Bass covers also have better sound mobility and better flexibility. When you tune your bass, remember that you cannot tighten the heads too much or you will never get a good, high pitch out of them.
If all else seems to fail, videotape yourself during a practice to see if you can pinpoint any of the problems that you may not be noticing, especially when they aren't always easily detectable. You may find that you are causing a hindrance with your drumstick length, physical proximity or the basic set placement for your drums, which are all issues that can be easily remedied to improve the sound of your bass drums and your entire drum set.
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Originally posted 2009-01-20 05:39:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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There was a large movement to play the drums when Ringo Starr was seen on TV playing the drums. Since then, movements for rock, metal, and many other music genres have provided growth for the drum kit, adding additional bass, snare and tom drums. In the modern scene, electronic items such as loops, sequencers, tempo and sound analysis tools and many other pieces of equipment for the drummer.
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