A drum case is a piece of

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used by drummers and percussionists to transport their instruments, hardware, and accessories. Hard drum cases may be made of vulcanized fiber, molded plastic, or plywood, while soft drum cases may be made of

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, or polyester. Generally, hard cases are lined inside with fleece or foam lining and offer better protection than soft cases. A set of cases for transporting a

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will typically consist of one case for the bass drum, one for the snare drum, one for each of the toms, a case or bag for the cymbals, and one traps case to transport the remainder of the kit, including the stands, floor tom feet, and bass drum pedal. The sticks or mallets are usually carried in an separate stick or mallet bag.

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{{reflist Drum kit components Orchestral percussion

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