Multidrums

Multidrums refers to a drum kit configuration that significantly expands upon the standard setup. Typically, a standard drum kit consists of a bass drum, snare drum, tom-toms, and cymbals. A multidrums setup involves adding extra drums to this basic arrangement. This can include additional snare drums, various sizes and types of tom-toms, floor toms, and sometimes even less common drums like gong drums or timpani. The purpose of a multidrums setup is to provide the drummer with a wider palette of sounds and tonal variations within easy reach. This allows for more complex rhythmic patterns, intricate fills, and a broader dynamic range. Drummers who utilize multidrums often do so to achieve a more orchestral or layered percussive effect, or to better emulate the sounds of multiple percussionists. The specific arrangement of extra drums is highly individualized, depending on the drummer's musical style, preferences, and the sonic requirements of the music being performed. Notable drummers in various genres have employed multidrums setups to enhance their creative expression and technical capabilities. The increased number of drums necessitates a more sophisticated setup of stands and mounting hardware, and often requires the drummer to develop more advanced coordination and limb independence.