Drum stick

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/drum-stick

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the distinguishing characteristic?Distinct from mallets used for pitched percussion instruments
2. Why do drummers use drum sticks instead of other tools?Drum sticks are made for unpitched drums, giving the right feel and sound for instruments like the snare drum and drum kit.
3. How are drum sticks made?They are usually made from wood such as hickory, maple, or oak, chosen for their weight, durability, and sound.

Unpitched Percussion: Percussion instruments that do not produce specific musical pitches, focusing on rhythm and timbre.
Articulation: The way in which a musical note or passage is performed, especially concerning its attack and decay.
Taper: The gradual narrowing of a drum stick from the butt end towards the tip, affecting balance and responsiveness.