tap Flashcards
what is a hit?
a hitting movement of the foot to the ground. the foot id raised after the hit.
demonstrate and name the 6 hits.
1)forward 2)backward 3)straight 4)ball 5)heel 6)toe
describe and count a shuffle.
a forward hit and a backward hit done quickly counted &1 or less than one count eg. && or &a
what do you know of the three drops?
heel, toe and ball; similar to the heel, toe and ball hits but the hitting portion of the foot remains on the ground.
what is stamp?
a heavy flat footed beat, can be done with or without transferring weight.
what is a hit spring?
a hit and a spring done quickly counted &1. can also be done with a backward hit and a spring.
what is a step?
a transference of weight from one foot to the ball of the other.
describe a forward slap.
a forward hit and a step counted &1
what is a treble?
a hop and a shuffle done quickly counted 1&a.
