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Quiz about Drums Basics Part 2
Quiz about Drums Basics Part 2

Drums Basics Part 2 Trivia Quiz


If you have played my old quiz, "Drum Basics part 1," then you have got down the basic rudiments of the N.A.R.D. This quiz a more advanced look of the N.A.R.D. rudiments. Have fun! And look out for part 3 comin' this summer!

A multiple-choice quiz by Davidfunk. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Davidfunk
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
256,642
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
564
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 31 (6/10), Guest 96 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is a flam? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is an eighth note triplet? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the difference between a swiss triplet and a flam accent? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the sticking on a flamicue if the grace notes are tabbed as "g"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A flamicue is best used in which of the following? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is a ratimacue? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How do you strike the ride cymbal with the stick, in rock drumming? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What four drums and cymbals are mainly used in rock? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The bass drum usually plays with which of these jazz and rock instruments? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Name a famous drum solo by John Bohnam. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is a flam?

Answer: A note with a grace note before it

A grace note is tied to the note after it making it a flam.
2. What is an eighth note triplet?

Answer: 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.
3. What is the difference between a swiss triplet and a flam accent?

Answer: The sticking is different

A swiss triplet strikes two times on the first beat.
4. What is the sticking on a flamicue if the grace notes are tabbed as "g"?

Answer: gRLRLgR (alternate)

More info you MUST know is that there is an accent on the 2nd stroke.
5. A flamicue is best used in which of the following?

Answer: A 3/4 time signature without triplets

The beat of a flamicue is syncopated.
6. What is a ratimacue?

Answer: A set of 3 triplets followed by a ruff

This is a N.A.R.D. rudiment.
7. How do you strike the ride cymbal with the stick, in rock drumming?

Answer: 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.
8. What four drums and cymbals are mainly used in rock?

Answer: Snare, bass, hihat and ride

These drums and cymbals are the backbone of rock.
9. The bass drum usually plays with which of these jazz and rock instruments?

Answer: The bass guitar

The bass drum usually keeps rhythm with the bass guitar.
10. Name a famous drum solo by John Bohnam.

Answer: Moby Dick

He played for the rock band, Led Zeppelin
Source: Author Davidfunk

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