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When you hit a drum with sticks what does it do?

When you hit a drum with sticks, the following sequence of events occurs:

Vibration

- The rapid movement of the stick causes the drumhead to vibrate.

Sound Production

- The vibrations of the drumhead create sound waves that travel through the air.

Resonance

- The drum's body resonates, amplifying the sound.

Reflection

- The sound waves bounce off of the drum's shell and back towards the player.

Hearing

- The sound waves reach your ears and are interpreted by your brain as sound.

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