{{Short description|Cases used to transport percussion equipment}} [[File:Drum kit cases.JPG|thumb|A five-piece drum kit in hard drum cases]] A '''drum case''' is a piece of luggage 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 nylon, cordura, or polyester.<ref>{{cite book |last=Strong |first=Jeff |title=Drums for Dummies |publisher=Wiley |year=2006 |isbn=978-0-471-79411-0 |page=309}}</ref> Generally, hard cases are lined inside with fleece or foam lining and offer better protection than soft cases.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Meyer |first=Ben |date=July–August 2013 |title=What You Need to Know About… Drum Cases |url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/01/need-know-drum-cases/ |magazine=Drum Business |publisher=Modern Drummer Publications}}</ref>
A set of cases for transporting a drum kit 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 '''trap 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 a separate '''stick''' or '''mallet bag'''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Appice |first=Carmen |title=Drums for Everyone: A Step-by-Step Guide to Equipment, Beats, and Basics |publisher=Globe Pequot Press |year=2010 |isbn=978-0-76276-638-3 |pages=58}}</ref>
==See also== * Road case
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Category:Drum kit components Category:Orchestral percussion