K-60 Drum Key

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You only need 3 things from a simple drum key - a good fit on the tension rods, robust enough that it doesn't scar or damage itself or the tension rods, and is affordable but not so cheap that it has sharp edges or anything. Hit the crash cymbal on the bell, either with the tip of the stick or with the shoulder of the stick to produce a louder sound. the Thomann logo is a thing of immense beauty, and has a wonderful tactile feel, which helps drum tuning by up to 36. This perfectly balanced Drum Key allows for faster rod removal/replacement and extra leverage when required.

Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. See the video example above for "Buzz roll/Closed roll" for an example of how to play a "buzz" stroke.

The hi-hat splash is achieved by hitting the hi-hat cymbals together with the foot, and then quickly releasing them apart to let them ring out. Our Master Drum Key shows these modifiers in the snare drum space, but they can apply to any drum or cymbal. It’s rare that something that doesn’t take a standard key needs adjusted at a show but for those times when something goes wrong, these multi tools have you prepared. The stick you're playing the grace stroke with should start about 2 inches above the drum head while the primary stroke starts in normal position. Loose HH for several notes: A line placed next to a loose hi-hat cymbal extends the loose hi-hat section for multiple strokes.

However, sometimes it's important to reinforce to the reader that the hi-hat stroke needs to be played closed.If something on your kit can’t be adjusted by a drum key then the likelihood is you’re not meant to touch it. If slippy drum keys are a regular pain in posterior, jumping out of your hand when you’re fine-tuning that 10-lug Snare, the Ahead GripKey will give you the sticky fingers you seek!

IMPORTANT: If your drums are setup in this arrangement, it's common (and often necessary) to play f loor tom 1 as your tom 2 and floor tom 2 as your floor tom 1 when reading drum sheet music. When a modifier is to be applied to many (or all) of the cymbal strokes in a section, we use a "section modifier" to communicate that the entire section should be played a certain way.We advise you to update to a currently supported browser (such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) to improve your security, speed, and overall experience. The tip of the stick strikes the drum head, generally just off-center, and the shaft of the stick strikes the rim. Designed for convenience and durability, this essential tool ensures easy tuning adjustments, allowing you to achieve the perfect sound for your drum kit. In the graphic above, the "Buzz roll/Closed roll (written out)" shows all of the strokes written out in 16th-note notation (with buzzes). Other keys come with quirky features such as the Evans magnetic key which clings onto tension rods as you loosen them or the Wincent bottle opener drum key which arms you with arguably the two most important tools a drummer needs on a gig.

The clip allows the drummer on the go to fasten their drum key to almost anything so that its easily accessible and quick to find. If you play with this cymbal setup, you'll need to play any crash 2 in the sheet music with your crash 1. For the snare drum, the rim is usually hit at the point where it's furthest away from the drummer (i.Featuring a magnetic socket to facilitate a strong purchase on the tension rod and a long T bar for extra leverage on high-tension marching drums. e. Chinas or splashes) in the sheet music, you'll have to substitute by playing either your crash 1 or crash 2 for those strokes. Note on crash cymbals in sheet music: Since every drummer has their own unique cymbal choices and placements, you'll sometimes have to get creative when interpreting drum sheet music. Make sure you also sign up for our newsletter to be kept up-to-date with all our latest offers, exclusive deals and MORE!