* A large drum with a deep, resounding sound, the bass drum was typically played with a foot pedal.
* In the early days of blues music, bass drums were often made from wooden barrels or boxes.
* Later on, metal bass drums became more common.
Snare Drum
* A medium-sized drum with a sharp, cracking sound, the snare drum was typically played with sticks.
* Snare drums were often made from wood or metal, and they typically had a set of metal snares stretched across the bottom head.
* When the drum was struck, the snares would vibrate and produce the characteristic cracking sound.
Hi-Hat
* A pair of small, cymbal-like drums that were played with a foot pedal.
* Hi-hats were typically used to create a rhythmic pattern, and they could also be used to accentuate the beat.
* Hi-hats were not always used in early blues music, but they became more common as the genre developed.
Cymbals
* Metal discs that were struck with sticks to create a bright, crashing sound.
* Cymbals were typically used as accents in blues music, and they could be used to create a dramatic effect.
* Cymbals were not always used in early blues music, but they became more common as the genre developed.
Other Drums
* In addition to the drums mentioned above, other types of drums were sometimes used in blues music, such as the tambourine, the washboard, and the jug.
* These drums were typically used to add a rhythmic element to the music, and they could also be used to create special effects.