Bass Drum - Strikers

Strikers

Bass drums can have a variety of strikers depending on the music:

  • A single heavy felt covered stick (Fr. Mailloche; It. Mazza).
  • When the drum is mounted vertically, the mallet above may be held in one hand and a Rute held in the other.
  • A double headed beater is used for playing drum rolls.
  • A pair of Timpani sticks may also be used.
  • When used as part of a drum kit, the mallet described above is mounted on a pedal

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