Some inquiries

[loldude333]

Hey all, i'm very new to drums and i'd jus like some info. I wanna know how different cymbal/drumhead sizes affect the tone. Issit like bigger drumheads louder or lower tone? I'd also like to get the definition of a 5pcs drumset. Issit like 1 bass drum, 1 snare and 3 toms (incl. floor tom)? Thx alot, i'm going into drums now since i wanna be more versatile.

 

[weckl-x]

Welcome!

You may find some of the answers you seek at this link: Drum Tuning Bible

To know more about cymbal anatomy and the terms used to describe cymbals, check out this link:
www.zischen.org/media/pdf/2005/sabian-cymbal-facts.pdf

Just a quick note, that size is only one factor in a whole list of variables which affect the eventual tone of a drum or cymbal. E.g., a drumhead does not really have a tone on its own, it's just a piece of plastic. A 14" drumhead, when placed on a 14" drum with a 14" depth, is going to sound different when placed on a 14" drum with a 5" depth. Standard laws of physics apply. Other variables for drumheads include things like thickness of plies, number of plies, coating, etc.

You're right. When you hear "5pc kit", it refers to the total number of drums in the configuration.

 

[loldude333]

Hey dude thx alot! Been quite active in the guitar side.....now heading into drums to increase my field of knowledge. Yea thx man.......that answered all my qns.