With and increased tension, the pitch goes, and with a lower tension, the pitch goes lower. This drum consists of two heads connected by a cylinder of strings. The strings can be tightened easily and the pitch can be easily controlled. Swing and Gravity One of the most prolific effects of physics and drumming is the effect of gravity and using the swing, or jazz, beat. Having a near effortless swing beat is a physics problem.
Sticks bounce when they hit a cymbal.
Depending on the axis of rotation, the rhythm of the stick hitting the cymbal will change. If a drummer can find the right axis of rotation on their finger, they can just let the stick fall and create the perfect swing beat.