Drum music is a common form of music performance, which has been widely used and loved all over the world. If you want to play the drum well, you need to be familiar with the basic rhythm and style of play in order to get better playing results. The following is the formula and basic play of drumming.

First, the drum formula

The formula of drumming generally includes rhythm formula and basic playing formula.

(1) rhythm formula

Rhythm formula is the basis of drumming. Master the rhythm formula and beat the drums, and you can play more complicated drum music. The following is the basic drum formula:

Quarter rhythm formula: 1-2-3-4 (pronunciation ta, ka, ta, ka)

The eighth rhythm formula: 1- and -2- and -3- and -4- and (pronounced ta ka ta ka ta ka ta ka

Sixteenth rhythm formula:1-e-and-a-2-e-and-a-3-e-and-a-4-e-and-a (pronounced ta ka Miti ta ka Miti).

(2) Basic gameplay

The basic formula of playing is the basis of drumming. The following is the basic formula for drumming:

The playing formula of bass drum: step/swing-pull

Snare drum's formula: strike-strike-impact.

The formula for beating soup: lifting.

Mid-term Tom's formula: elevator-hit-drop.

Play low tom's formula: lift-hit-low.

Second, the basic play

(1) Bottom Drum Clearance

The bottom drum is the most important drum strength in drumming, and its playing style is also the simplest, which can be stepped on with casters or pedals. The bottom drum mainly depends on the strength of the legs and ankles. Lift your ankle and tap the bottom drum with your toes, and you will make a low "bang" sound.

② snare drum's playing style.

Drum is the most commonly used and eye-catching drum in drumming. The main way of playing is to beat the drum surface with a hand-held drum stick based on a medium-sized line. Generally speaking, the striking interval of the snare drum matches the speed of the finger. When the finger rebounds, the vibration effect can make the finger stay for a short time.

(3) Playing high, middle and low drums

Drums such as high, medium and low drums are often hit with sticks, and the strength and speed of hitting need to be adjusted according to the needs of playing music. The bigger the beat, the louder the sound; The higher the beat accuracy, the more perfect the notes will be. It should be noted that the position and angle of the drum surface will affect the change of timbre and sound quality, and it takes many exercises to master it skillfully.

In a word, after mastering the formula and basic play of drums, we need to practice and practice constantly, strengthen the mastery of fingering and beat, and master some basic knowledge of music in order to show more subtle musical skills and expressive force in playing.