Tips for Choosing Stands and Pedals

There is a stand for mounting almost any drum, percussion instrument or cymbal known to man. Stands can also be purchased separately, offering a compact way to mount multiple toms and cymbals using the smallest amount of floor space. Of course, it’s no mystery to you that stands, mounts, holders and pedals serve as the main auxiliary tools.

The most important are:

  • A bass drum pedal (double or single);
  • a rack for the snare drum;
  • rack for hi-hat, cymbals and toms.

Most often, elevator toms are attached to the bass with special holders and mounts. However, there are now modern rigs that allow you to mount cymbals and drums on the frame itself. Depending on the model, the kit kit changes.

It is rare to find a chair for the drummer in the rigs. But for long-term play on the instrument it is a necessary thing. Sitting on an uncomfortable chair can hurt your posture, and then take a long time to recover. A well-designed chair will help you play better thanks to excellent ergonomics.

Some of the most important points about the setup:

The assembly can be assembled with individual uprights, a holder or a frame. It is worth deciding on the priority of the installation: reliability and stability or ease of transportation. Depending on the type of room or outdoor area in which you will play, choose differently mounted stands. Your performances will be at home or at outdoor concerts. For home, you can use heavier and more stable stands, and for travel, the ones that are easier and more compact to fold, but they are less stable. Drum design plays the least role and is only important when a musician wants to stand out through high quality wood or unusual coloring. One team may stand out at a performance from others by the unusual design of their instruments in one style or another. To create a certain design, the manufacturer provides different types of coating: silver, gilding, chrome plating, colored painting, monochrome and with graphic designs. Depending on the manner of playing, a double or single bass pedal is selected. It can have several types of drives. A distinction is made between metal, chain and cord. The chain pedal can be either double or single. The pedal can be adjusted for both more sensual and harder playing. Information about product adjustment options is required to be provided by retailers. Before buying a certain pedal, try playing something on it in your normal shoes and analyze your sensations.

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