Drummer (Drummer)
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A drummer is a musician who plays a drum set or drum, including any accompanying percussion instruments such as cymbals, the tambourine, tube bells, the triangle, woodblocks and the well-known cowbell. Drum kit is a collective name of percussion instruments that can be played in its entirety by a person (the drummer). A drum kit and the drum belong to the membranophones. Membranophones are musical instruments that produce sound by means of a tense sheet, which produce vibrations when struck by a drumstick or hand. Another name for this is also called beaten membranophones. In addition to beaten membranophones, there are indirectly beaten membranophones. Indirectly beaten membranophones are played, for example, by means of strings that touch the sheet or by means of ironing on the sheet. The sheet (membrane) of a drum set or drum is stretched at the top of the drum so that the hollow shape of the drum will act as a sound box. The exact pitch of a drum depends on the tension of the membrane, the shape of the drum and the materials used. The larger the drum is and the deeper the drum is, the lower the sound will be. A drummer is a broad musician because he or she can use different types of percussion instruments, which can also be played in different ways. In addition to the well-known drumsticks, a drummer can use the well-known brushes or tassels to play a drum. Brushes are used by a drummer because they give a softer and longer sound than drum sticks. Brushes are mainly used within jazz bands fairly often, because they fit within the music style. In addition to the well-known drum sticks, a drummer makes extensive use of foot pedals, with which the bass drums are operated. A bass drum is characterized by its low sound.
As a drummer you are a musician and you can usually be classified as an artist. As a drummer you are in many cases an important part of the music performance and sometimes prominently present. Most music bands, brass bands and orchestras cannot perform without one or more good drummers. Most drummers are not professionally employed but rather hobby-based, with a few exceptions. Drumming is therefore a popular hobby for many musicians. The origin of a drum kit, as we know it today, originally comes from the drum. Drums are popular percussion instruments within brass bands, because musicians regularly have to walk a music parade. A drummer cannot walk with a complete drum machine during a parade, so he or she uses separate drums. Over the years, the loose drum has been expanded into the well-known drum machines. A drum machine consists of different types of percussion instruments, depending on the musician and the type of music. The basic setup of a drum machine consists of crash cymbals, the floor drum, the drums, the bass drum, the snare drum (small drum) and the hihat (cymbals). In some cases, a percussionist can also play the xylophone.
BECOME A DRUMMER
The profession of drummer should also be seen as fairly general, because drummers can work as musicians in different ways. Think, for example, of drummers who are part of a pop group, or of drummers who play within a jazz band. Where exactly a drummer will play usually depends on the personal taste in music. As indicated earlier, most drummers should be considered amateur musicians, who are active as a hobby. As a drummer you will in most cases make music in collaboration with singers, guitarists, trombonists, saxophonists and any flutists. This can vary from band or orchestra to band, as the type of music will determine exactly which musicians a drummer will work with. As a drummer, it can also happen that you work within the kleinkunst. In that case, for example, you will support a comedian during cabaret performances. Comedians and other types of artists regularly use different musicians. Think, for example, of pianists, who give an extra dimension to a performance. It is therefore not the case that all musicians are part of a pop group, band or orchestra.
WHAT DOES A DRUMMER DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A DRUMMER
There are various suitable courses for the profession of drummer, which are highly dependent on the wishes. When it comes to a professional musician or musician, it is best to choose a course at a conservatory. In most cases, a future drummer will first opt for a fanfare or music corps, in which attention will also be paid to students. If a drummer has gained sufficient knowledge and experience, for example, you can opt for a course at a conservatory or other music school. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A DRUMMER CAN WORK
In general, professional drummers should be considered entrepreneurs. The profession of drummer is almost non-existent in paid employment. This is only the case, for example, if we speak of a professional orchestra. In addition, most drummers are active as a hobby. It is conceivable that a drummer can also be regarded as a music teacher. In that case, for example, you are responsible for teaching new musicians to play the drums within a fanfare or within a music school. Where exactly a drummer will work usually depends on the level of education and your own competencies as a musician. As a musician you can also be affiliated with an artist mediator.
DRUMMER COMPETENCES
The most important competencies of a drummer are the passion and knowledge of music. In addition, perseverance plays a major role, because learning to play musical instruments, such as a drum machine, is not always easy. Inspiration and motivation should not be missing as a drummer. Because drummers are in many cases part of a larger whole, you will also have to have good communication skills. Generally important words are insight, rhythm, energy, passion, talent, ambition and creativity.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A DRUMMER
The labour market perspective does not apply to a drummer, because most professional drummers will be self-employed. In addition, it may be that a drummer is not professionally active at all. The career opportunities as a drummer must be seen in building a good name so that there will be more demand. Participating in talent shows as a band can also help you grow as an artist.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SALARY DRUMMER
Terms of employment and salary do not apply to a drummer, because in most cases a drummer works as an independent entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, you determine your own terms of employment. It is therefore also not possible to give a salary indication for this profession. A good drummer will usually receive compensation per given performance. How large this fee will be exactly is also strongly dependent on brand awareness.
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