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Drum Set Technique Flashcards

1
Q

What is the correct definition of a “KICK”?

A

supporting full ensemble rhythmic figures; snare usually for short notes, bass drum for longer notes

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2
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Which of the three types of cymbals regularly found in a basic drum set is used to punctuate special moments in the music?

A

Crash

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3
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What is an over-written drum set part?

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every rhythm and fill notated

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4
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Which cymbal best fits the following description? larger, thicker with more ring

A

Ride

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5
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What is a fill?

A

a musical idea on the drum set which connects to the following section

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6
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Select the style of music in which the subdivision of the beats fall primarily as triplets?

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Swing

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7
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Which phrases best describe the crash cymbal?

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  • smaller
  • lighter
  • less ring
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8
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Select the style in which the bass drum dominates and the snare drum takes a secondary role.

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Rock

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9
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In which style of music does the subdivision of the beats fall primarily as eighth notes in straight time?

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Rock

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10
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Name the standard (necessary) parts of a 5-piece drumset?

A
  • Snare
  • Bass
  • Mounted Toms
  • Floor Tom
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11
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What is the best definition of a “FILL” in jazz drumming?

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a short solo leading into a set-up or new section of the music

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12
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What is the best definition of a “Kick” as used in jazz drumming?

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usually used during large tutti sections or shout choruses to accent the ensemble’s playing

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13
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Which type of cymbal is most frequently used as a time keeper or to drive rhythms?

A

Ride

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14
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Why is the drummer many times asked not to play “solid” quarter notes on the bass drum for jazz/swing tunes, even though the music has them clearly indicated throughout the piece?

A
  • creates too heavy a style
  • tendency to conflict with the bass line
  • can cover the bass line
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15
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Describe the hi-hat

A
  • found in a pair
  • foot operated
  • greater variety of sounds
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16
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As the drummer in a jazz ensemble, how should you approach an under-written set part? (A part that consists of slash marks throughout.)

A
  • find shout choruses and ensemble hits
  • make sure you know the style of the music and play accordingly
  • know which sections are playing at what time throughout the piece
17
Q

Describe the kick

A
  • usually reserved for shout chorus
  • often played during large tutti ensemble sections
  • usually provides extra punch for the ensemble’s accents
18
Q

As the set drummer in a jazz ensemble how should you approach an over-written set part? (one in which every note is spelled out for you)

A
  • simplify the part making sure to keep the integrity of the music intact
  • make sure you cover the basics of the style called for
  • use it as a road map to see where you are going
19
Q

To achieve a light/feathered sound on the bass drum, should the player use a heel up or heel down approach on the pedal? Why?

A

Heel down - has less power and less volume

20
Q

What is the appropriate definition of a “Set-up” as used by a jazz drummer?

A

a one-time fill used to prepare the ensemble for its next section

21
Q

What is the best definition of “Comping” for a jazz drummer?

A

to accompany or compliment the ensemble playing

22
Q

Describe the ride cymbal

A
  • larger
  • heavier
  • more ring
23
Q

What are common problems for beginning set drummers when it comes to playing a fill?

A
  • try to get too fancy
  • lose the tempo
  • don’t have a clear idea of the subdivision
24
Q

Describe Latin

A

the bass drum dominates often in a dotted rhythm with a strong snare on beat two.

25
Q

What is the correct definition of a “SET-UP”?

A

a simple rhythmic pattern before an ensemble entrance to help the band come in together

26
Q

What are the cymbals of a drum set and how do they function?

A
  • ride cymbal = time keeper
  • crash cymbal = accentuator
  • high hat = set the back beat
27
Q

What is the subdivision of Latin

A

eighth notes with dotted rhythms

28
Q

What is an underwritten part?

A

mostly of slash marks on the staffs

29
Q

How is the bass drum used in rock?

A
  • 1&3
  • heavy
  • used alot
  • time keeper
30
Q

What is true for the “set-up”

A
  • prepares ensemble for next section
  • must be stylistically correct
  • must be in correct tempo
31
Q

How is the bass drum used in jazz?

A
  • lighter/feathered
  • used less often
  • used to punctuate figures
32
Q

Describe swing

A

ride and high hat take the leading roles

33
Q

What is true of comping?

A
  • must tastefully accompany the ensemble
  • must compliment the ensemble’s style
  • more about what is happening now than what is to come
34
Q

How is a crash used?

A

To highlight important moments

35
Q

How is the high hat used?

A

To establish a back beat

36
Q

How is the ride cymbal used?

A

To define a beat patten

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