What are drums and used for?
A drum is a musical instrument that is played with the hands using a drum stick (a stick for hitting a drum). A collection of drums and cymbals is called a drum kit, or drum set. Drums are used to keep a steady beat in a song. They give music of many kinds a sense of feeling.

Types of drums?
In a typical drumset you have 3 different types of drums: Bass drum. The bass is the largest "drum", and is also called the "kick" drum because it is the only drum played by the foot with a pedal. There may be one or two of them, depending on genre, location or personal preference.