To play the drums in English, you would say "to drum." This term comes from the Old English word "drummian," which means "to make a loud noise with one's hands or a stick." Here are a few examples of how you might use this term in a sentence:

I took up drumming as a hobby last year and now I play in a local band.

My little brother loves to drum on the table with his pencils.

The drummer in the band was so talented that he could keep a steady beat with just one hand.

My neighbor complained about the loud drumming coming from my garage, so I had to stop practicing.