Hats (or hi-hats) are a pair of cymbals mounted on a stand that is operated by the foot. The cymbals are played with drumsticks as well as the foot, and can produce a variety of sounds depending on how tightly the cymbals are held together with the foot pressure . Hi-hats are a fundamental part of the drum-set. The most common size for hi-hats is 14” in diameter, but 13” and 15” are also popular.

An implement for playing the drums that is an adjustable fanned set of wires. Brushes produce sound on by striking the drum (as with sticks) or sweeping the wires across the surface of the drumhead, producing a sustained sound.

Short form of “drumsticks”; most often made from wood, held in the hands and used to strike the drums.

Another name for the drum-set

Another name for the drum-set

A collection of drums, cymbals, and the hardware to hold them up, collectively played by a single person.