Learn the basics of playing the Concert Bass Drum.
A bass drum, or kick drum, is a large drum that produces a note of low definite or indefinite pitch. A bass drum is typically cylindrical, with the drum’s diameter much greater than the drum’s depth. It is the largest drum of the orchestra. In this lesson we will discuss:
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Mallet technique
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Muting the bass drum
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Playing single strokes
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Playing rolls