Drumming culture and percussionists use a rich vocabulary of specialized lingo to describe techniques, gear, and performance styles. Common terms include paradiddle (a foundational rudiment combining single and double strokes), ghost notes (extremely quiet, subtle notes played between heavy accented beats to add groove), rimshot (striking the drumhead and metal rim simultaneously for an explosive crack), pocket (playing locked in perfect time with the bass player), chops (a drummer's physical speed and technical skill), and fill (a rhythmic embellishment played between phrases). You can verify drum rudiments through official percussion society guides.
1 votes
Marked as accepted