User Manual

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Here are some basic terms related to drum sets.

* The indications in parentheses ( ) show the names used on

the TD-4KP.

Bass Drum (Kick)

Played with a kick pedal, it’s the largest drum in the kit.

Snare Drum

The snare drum is the main “voice” of a drum kit.

Hi-Hat/Hi-Hat Pedal

An acoustic hi-hat uses 2 cymbals mounted on a hi-hat stand.

Pressing the hi-hat pedal opens and closes it.

The TD-4KP uses a single pad.

Tom (Tom 1, Tom 2)

These are usually mounted above the bass drum.

Floor Tom (Tom 3)

Sometimes called a bass tom, it either stands on it’s own legs or is

mounted on a stand.

Ride Cymbal

Usually mounted on the right side of the kit, the ride cymbal is

principle elements in keeping time.

Crash Cymbal

Smaller than the ride, the crash cymbal is mainly used for accents.

Acoustic Drum

TD-4KP

Drum Set Elements

Hi-Hat Pedal

Kick (Bass Drum)

Floor

Tom

Snare

Hi-hat

Tom

Crush

Ride

Kick Pedal

Hi-Hat Control Pedal

Kick Pedal

Snare

Hi-Hat

Tom 1

Tom 2

Crush

Ride

Tom 3

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