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    What four drums and cymbals are mainly used in rock?Drums Basics Part 2

      Snare, bass, hihat and ride. These drums and cymbals are the backbone of rock.

    How do you strike the ride cymbal with the stick, in rock drumming?Drums Basics Part 2

      Use the bead on the top of the cymbal. When riding a cymbal, except the crash cymbal, always strike the top or you will get terrible sound out the cymbal.

    What is a ratimacue?Drums Basics Part 2

      A set of 3 triplets followed by a ruff. This is a N.A.R.D. rudiment.

    What is the sticking on a flamicue if the grace notes are tabbed as "g"?Drums Basics Part 2

      gRLRLgR (alternate). More info you MUST know is that there is an accent on the 2nd stroke.

    What is the difference between a swiss triplet and a flam accent?Drums Basics Part 2

      The sticking is different. A swiss triplet strikes two times on the first beat.

    What is an eighth note triplet?Drums Basics Part 2

      Three notes per every quarter note beat. During a 4/4 time signature, 12 eighth note triplets can fit. During a 6/8 time signature, 6 eighth note triplets can fit.

    What is a flam?Drums Basics Part 2

      A note with a grace note before it. A grace note is tied to the note after it making it a flam.

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