Drum Set Flashcards
Style in which ride and high hat take the leading roles.
Swing
Style in which bass drum dominates often in dotted rhythms with strong snare on beat 2.
Latin
Style in which bass drum dominates and snare takes secondary role.
Rock
Which cymbal is most frequently used as a time keeper or to drive rhythms?
Used to define the beat pattern?
Ride
Which cymbal is most frequently used to establish a back beat?
High hat
Which cymbal is used to highlight important moments or used to punctuate special moments?
Crash cymbal
Style in which subdivision beats fall primarily as triplets.
Swing
Style in which the subdivion of the best falls primarily as eighth notes with dotted rhythms.
Latin
Style in which subdivision beats fall primarily as eight notes in straight time.
Rock
Cymbal that is usually larger, thicker and has more ring.
Ride
Two cymbals that have a greater variety of sound, operated by the foot and found in pairs.
High hat
How do you achieve a light and/or feathered sound on the bass drum?
Keep heel down, use less power and less volume
Cymbal that is smaller, thinner and has less ring.
Crash
Which cymbals are used in a standard drum set and what are their functions?
1) Ride (time keeper)
2) Crash (accentuator)
3) High hat (back beat)
What are three common problems for beginning drummers when it comes to playing a fill?
- Try to get too fancy
- Lose tempo of the selection
- Do not have a clear idea of the subdivision of the selection
Define the term “fill”
It is a musical idea on drum set which connects to the following section
-or- Short solo leading into a set-up or new section of music
3 reasons why the drummer many times is asked NOT to play”solid” quarter notes on the bass drum for jazz/swing tunes.
- Creates too heavy a style
- Has a tendency to conflict with the bass line
- Can cover the bass line
Standard or necessary parts of a 5-piece drumset.
1) Bass
2) Snare
3) Floor tom
4) Mounted Tom
5) ?
Define how the bass drum is used in
1) Rock
2) Jazz
3) Latin
Rock: Beats 1 and 3, heavy, greater percentage & time keeper
Jazz: Light/feathered, smaller percentage and used for punctuation of figures in jazz
Latin: Bass dominates often in dotted rhythm with strong snare on beat 2
Define “comping”
Tastefully accompany or compliment the ensemble playing
Define “kick” as used by a jazz drummer
Usually reserved for shout chorus and often during large tutti ensemble playing. Supports full ensemble rhythmic figures, snare short notes, bass long notes.
As a jazz drummer, how should you approach an under-written set part? (3)
- Find the shout choruses and the ensemble hits
- Make sure you know the style of music
- Know which sections are playing at what time throughout the selection
How do you approach an over-written part? (3)
- Simplify; keep integrity intact
- Cover basics of style
- Use as roadmap
What is an over-written drum set part?
A part where every rhythm and every fill is notated
What is an under-written drum set part?
A part that consists of mostly slash marks throughout
Define “set-up”
Simple rhythmic pattern before ensemble entrance (helps the band come in together)
