Drums ~ Parts of a Drum Set

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Written Drum Music on the Different Lines and Spaces of the Stave

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In written drum music the different lines and spaces of the stave tell us which drum or cymbal to play. If a note is on the top line it tells us to play a different drum than if it is on the bottom line. Below is an example of the positions of the different drums and cymbals on a stave. Some composers will use slight variations. Generally speaking the lower or higher on the stave the note is then the lower or higher on the drum kit is too- bass drum on the bottom line, crash cymbal at the top etc.

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