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Percussion instruments are considered by many
people to be easier to learn than other instruments and they can be also
considered to be great tools for physical exercise, so a good drum set fulfills
multiple roles. However, your playing on your set of percussion instruments
will feel great and sound great only if you choose your instruments right –
here are some tips how:

• -The drums in a percussion set
  – the bass drum, the snare, the hi-hat and the tom drums (a small tom, a mid
  tom and the floor tom) are the most important components in any drum set
  configuration. When you choose them, make sure you choose heads of the right
  size and pay attention to the size of the stands as well;
• -The cymbals – no drum set can
  be complete without cymbals. You will need a crash cymbal and a ride cymbal and
  suitably sized stands to support them;
• -The throne – a comfortable
  chair to sit on while you are playing is also essential for the success of the
  learning process as well as of your performances. Conventional chairs or stools
  are too high for drum sets, so make sure you get a chair designed especially
  for playing the drums.

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A drum consists not only of the actual drum
heads and the cymbals – there are lots of other accessories that you need to
pay attention to. Here are some other items that are also essential parts of
drum sets:

• -Stands – the drum heads as
  well as the cymbals are placed on metal stands. When you choose the components
  of your set, you need to pay special attention to the size of the stand – just
  like the drums, the stands also need to match your height and other physical
  givens;
• -Rods, sticks and brushes –
  most drum sticks are approximately the same length, but they are different in
  terms of weight, 5A being the marking used for average sized sticks that work
  great for most beginner drummers; sticks and rods also come in different sizes
  and shapes, so you should take your time to experiment with them;
• -Stick holders – sticks do
  break sometimes, so you will need a holder or a bag where you can keep spare
  sticks in case the one in your hands gives in;
• -A stand for your sheet music –
  you can tape your music on the floor, but it is uncomfortable, so it is a good
  idea to invest into a stand to hold your music sheets.

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