The bass drum is the largest and lowest instrument found in the western percussion family, also found around the world. Where does the bass drum feature in classical music?

It turns out that the holy grail of my quest — the true size of Purdue's Big Bass Drum — was right under my nose the whole time.

Bass drums are comprised of a cylindrical shell (typically made of wood), with a drum head that is “struck” using a mallet attached to a foot pedal. Because the bass drum is controlled by your ...

Spencer Gilroy runs SG Percussion, in Darlington, making unique Peruvian Cajon drums, which provide the player with bass drum, snare and tom sounds in one instrument.