What is it called when you place your non stick hand on the drum head?

What is it called when you place your non stick hand on the drum head?

Cross stick – To hit your stick on the rim of your drum to create a unique sound that is similar to a wood block or cowbell. Cross sticking is where you place your tip of your stick on the drum head, and drop the stick onto the rim. A lot of drummers call this a rim shot, however they are completely different.

What is a drum flam?

A flam (or flam accent) is a drum rudiment wherein a drummer strikes a grace note just a split second before striking the primary stroke. Drummers use flams to thicken the sound of notes they play, producing a longer note than they could with a single stroke.

Where is the ride cymbal?

The ride cymbal is a standard cymbal in most drum kits. It maintains a steady rhythmic pattern, sometimes called a ride pattern, rather than the accent of a crash. It is normally placed on the extreme right (or dominant hand) of a drum set, above the floor tom.

What does ride cymbal mean?

: a large suspended cymbal normally used to provide a steady rhythm.

Why do drummers use cymbals?

Cymbals add accents to grooves and add feeling to your playing. If you know how to play the cymbal properly, you have an instrument that can improve the sound of not only your playing, but also the sound of your drum-kit. Thus cymbals are as important as the drums you are playing.

What is the ride cymbal made of?

The first thing to know about these cymbals is that they use Paiste’s 2002 bronze alloy (which is also where they get their name from!). These cymbals are similar to B8 bronze, being made from 92% copper and 8% tin.

What’s the difference between a crash and a ride cymbal?

Whereas crash cymbals are typically used for accents, ride cymbals are used to play steady patterns, often in a similar manner to hi-hats. Whereas a crash has a sound that is rich and explosive, rides tend to have a shimmering, sustaining sound.