3. Sounds  These type of drums are known as ‘Unpitched Percussion’ instruments., where it is near impossible to find a pitch.This is usually used to maintain a rhythm or accent.  Drum kits are an essential element for rhythm: the percussion, bass, and chordal instruments of a jazz ensemble, typically consisting of drum kit, double bass (always played pizzicato).

4. Score/Notation for Drums

5. Famous Drummers  Dave Grohl (Foo Fighter/Nirvana)  Keith Moon (The Who)  Ringo Starr (The Beatles)  Shannon Leto (30 Seconds to Mars)  Phil Collins (Genesis)  Questlove (The Roots)  John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)

7. Weird Facts  Apparently drumming can increase lifespan.  The longest drum roll was 8 hrs, 1 min, 17 sec.  The largest drum kit has 813 pieces, it took 36 years to build.  Drum kits were once called “suitcases”

8. Example  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Izlh Hz6UKg