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.