![]() A repeat is a type of repetitive pattern in drum music. The notation is located above the high hat, above the top line of the staff. They are also commonly accompanied by a kick drum. Clash 1 & Clash 2Ĭrash cymbals are typically the strongest accent markers in the kit, marking key vocal entries and major changes in mood. The hi-hat notation is written above the top line of a staff, and is often the main time-keeping tool. It can be played by hitting one or two sticks or by closing and opening the cymbals with the foot pedal. The hi-hat cymbals are made of two cymbals that are mounted on a metal pole where the bottom cymbal is fixed and the top is movable with the foot pedal of the metal pole. It is notated on the top line of a Staff. It can be used as a crash cymbal and is commonly tapped with the tip of a stick. It is also used to cut through other instrumental sounds. The ride cymbal is commonly used for keeping a consistent rhythm in every beat. Its notation is located on the second space of the staff. It gets its distinctive sound from the wire-shaped protrusions that are attached to the bottom part of the drum. The snare drum’s pattern is based on the relationship between the bass drum and the snare drum. It is commonly used to add depth and character to many songs. The snare drum is the heart of a band’s kit, as it provides the backbeat and provides a strong bass line. The high tom typically has a note higher than the floor tom or bass drum. Toms are notated on the first and line below the staff. ![]() They are played with sticks and do not have snares. Tom-tom drums are the most popular type of drums in most kits. The notation for a floor tom is usually next to the top of the staff and is located in the third space. It has three legs and produces a booming sound. Floor TomĪ floor tom or low tom is a type of double-headed tom-tom drum that usually stands on its floor. ![]() The notation for a bass drum comes in the bottom space of a staff. Kick / Bass DrumĪ Bass drum is the biggest drum in the set and is commonly used with a foot pedal. A 4/4 time has 4 beats per measure and a 6/8 time has 6 beats per measure. The number below tells you the value of the beat. The top number denotes the number of beats in each measure. Music is divided into chunks known as measures. It is usually found on top of the left side of the chart and is preceded by numbers. The time signature is one of the first things to look for when you see a drum chart. It is similar to the Treble clef and Bass clef which denotes the notation for melodic instruments. ![]() The drum clef which is denoted by two vertical boxes on the staff tells us that this music is for drums. The lower bass and floor toms are at the bottom of the staff, with the snare and toms at the top of the staff. Where each part of the drum set is denoted with a symbol on the line or between the lines or the space. Like the notation for other instruments, the drum set has a set of horizontal lines otherwise called Staff. There are a number of symbols that musicians should know when they start to read and play with drum notation. In drum notation, symbols represent the various parts of a drum set, so it’s useful for new players to learn how to coordinate their limbs so they can play properly. Unlike sheet music, drum notation uses some of the same concepts but differs compared to usual sheet music. ![]()
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