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A full drum kit typically consists of the following components:

1. Drum Bass: The largest drum in the kit, usually between 18-24 inches in diameter. It provides the foundation for the rhythm and is often used to mark the tempo.

2. Snare Drum: A smaller drum, usually around 14 inches in diameter, that has a unique ability to “crack” when the snares (metal wires) underneath it are hit. It’s used heavily in most music styles for its versatility and timbre.

3. Tom-Toms: These are smaller drums, usually between 8-16 inches in diameter, used to add depth and rhythm to the beat. They often come in sets of three: low tom, middle tom, and high tom.

4. Cymbals: Metal disks that produce a variety of sounds when hit. There are several types of c