Proper placement of all the elements in a drummers kit is very imporant as it determines how easy it will be to play the kit, and affects the endurance of the drummer. It is best to try to keep all of your toms and cymbals at the same angle, so your wrist does not need to change positions when playing different drums. The height of the drums is also very important. When striking any element in your kit, you arm should as close to a neutral as possible position. Your arm should be relaxed, your neck should not be tense, and you should not have to reach too far to hit any object in the drum set. Any unnecessary strain on your muscles is wasted energy and will make you tired faster.

The style of music a drummer plays can affect their ideal drum set setup. The drums and cymbals that are used the most often should be the easiest to reach for the drummer. When first setting up my drum set, I like to start out with the snare and hi-hat, as these are the two things I use the most. After that I start positioning the mounted toms, then floor toms. For the cymbals, try to position the ones you use most frequently in front of you. Less often used cymbals and other percussion instruments can be fit in to any spaces you find and on the sides. What is great about drumming is that there is no “correct” position for the drums in your kit. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different setups to see what feels the most comfortable for you.

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