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[[Image:Drums3.jpg|thumb|This is a typical drum kit as used in small combos]]
[[Image:Drums3.jpg|thumb|This is a typical drum kit as used in small combos]]
'''Drums''' are a kind of [[musical instrument]] in the [[percussion]] group.
'''Drums''' are a kind of [[musical instrument]] in the [[percussion instruments|percussion]] group.
They are usually used for timekeeping, and to create a distinctive beat or rhythm for a piece of music, although they can be played melodically by a sufficiently skilled player. Drums are played by hitting them, either with sticks, a mallet, or the player's hands.
They are usually used for timekeeping, and to create a distinctive beat or rhythm for a piece of music, although they can be played melodically by a sufficiently skilled player. Drums are played by hitting them, either with sticks, a mallet, or the player's hands.