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Drum Set Technique Flashcards

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Select the style in which the ride and high hat cymbals take the leading roles.

A Rock
B Latin
C Swing

A

C Swing

Swing usually doesn’t have such a strong bass drum feel and the hi-hat pattern needs to be swung (not straight).

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Select the style in which the bass drum dominates often in a dotted rhythm with a strong snare on beat two.

A Rock
B Latin
C Swing

A

B Latin

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Which type of cymbal is most frequently used as a time keeper or to drive rhythms?

A Crash
B High Hat
C Ride

A

C Ride

The correct answer(s): C
The ride cymbal is usually larger, heavier and has more ring to it. This allows it to define a beat pattern.

Information about incorrect answer (B):
The high hat played by the foot often is used to set a strong back beat. The foot control also allows for flexibility of sound depending on the open or closing of the cymbals.

Information about the correct answer (C):
The ride cymbal is usually larger, heavier and has more ring to it. This allows it to define a beat pattern.

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Which type of cymbal is most frequently used to highlight important moments?

A Crash
B High Hat
C Ride

A

A Crash

The correct answer(s): A

The crash cymbal is generally smaller, thinner and has less ring associated with it. This allows it to punctuate special moments.).

Information about the correct answer (A):
The crash cymbal is generally smaller, thinner and has less ring associated with it. This allows it to punctuate special moments.)

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: In which style of music does the subdivision of the beats fall primarily as eighth notes in straight time?

A Rock
B Latin
C Swing

A

A Rock

Information about the correct answer (A):
Rock style has a heavy bass drum (usually on 1 and 3). The basic subdivision is into eighth or sixteenth notes usually straight without many dotted rhytmns.

Information about incorrect answer (B):
The basic Latin subdivision is into eighth notes often with dotted rhythms.

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Which cymbal best fits the following description? two cymbals operated by the foot

A crash cymbal
B high hat cymbal
C ride cymbal

A

B high hat cymbal

The correct answer(s): B
Foot operated allowing for different sounds whether open or closed

Information about the correct answer (B):
Foot operated allowing for different sounds whether open or closed

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Which cymbal best fits the following description? smaller, thinner, less ring

A crash cymbal
B high hat cymbal
C ride cymbal

A

A crash cymbal

The correct answer(s): A
Crash cymbals are generally smaller and thinner than ride cymbals. Crash cymbals have less ring than ride cymbals.

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: What cymbals are found in a standard drum set and how do they usually function?

A ride cymbal - time keeper
B ride cymbal - accentuator
C crash cymbal - time keeper
D crash cymbal - accentuator
E China - time keeper
F China - special effects
G high hat - set the back beat
H high hat - accentuator

A

A ride cymbal - time keeper
D crash cymbal - accentuator
G high hat - set the back beat

crash cymbal - used for accents
ride cymbal - used as a time keeper
high hat - used to set back beats

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: What are common problems for beginning set drummers when it comes to playing a fill?

A they try to get too fancy
B they lose the tempo of the selection
C they do not have a clear idea of the subdivision of the selection
D all of the above
E none of the above
F B and C only

A

D all of the above

A fill is a musical idea used to connect one section of the music to another. They vary in length. They need to keep the feel of the selection, the tempo of the selection and the basic subdivision of the selection.

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: What is a fill?

A a surge of sound from the drum set
B a musical idea on the drum set which connects to the following section
C another term for “kick”
D all of the above
E none of the above
F B and C only

A

D all of the above

A fill is a musical idea used to connect one section of the music to another. They vary in length. They need to keep the feel of the selection, the tempo of the selection and the basic subdivision of the selection.

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Why is the drummer many times asked not to play “solid” quarter notes on the bass drum for jazz/swing tunes, even though the music has them clearly indicated throughout the piece?

A the drummer should be more advanced than the music lets him show
B the solid quarter notes get in the way of the bass line
C it gets pretty boring
D all of the above
E none of the above

A

B the solid quarter notes get in the way of the bass line

  1. Conflicts with or covers bass. 2. Too heavy.
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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Name the standard (necessary) parts of a 5-piece drum set?

A snare drum
B mounted tom (s)
C roto-toms
D floor tom
E 23” timpani
F xylophone - small
G bass drum - played by the foot
H all of the above

A

A snare drum
B mounted tom (s)
D floor tom
G bass drum - played by the foot

Possible correct answers: 1) Snare drum. 2) Bass drum. 3) Hi-hat. 4) Ride cymbal. 5) Tom tom and/or Crash cymbal.

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE:Which of the three types of cymbals regularly found in a basic drum set is used to punctuate special moments in the music?

A High Hat
B Ride cymbal
C Crash cymbal

A

C Crash cymbal

Information about incorrect answer (B):
The ride cymbal is larger and heavier with more ring to it so it is not well suited for those special moments in the music, because it would muddy the sound!

Information about the correct answer (C):
The smaller - thinner with less ring crash cymbal makes it well suited to add flair to special moments in the music.

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Which phrases best describe the ride cymbal?

A smaller
B larger
C found in a pair
D heavier
E lighter
F foot operated
G more ring
H less ring
I greater variety of sounds

A

B larger
D heavier
G more ring

Information about the correct answer (B):
Ride cymbal: larger - heavier - more ring

Information about the correct answer (D):
Ride cymbal: larger - heavier - more ring

Information about the correct answer (G):
Ride cymbal: larger - heavier - more ring -Information about incorrect answer (I):
High Hat Cymbal: found in a pair - foot operated - variety of sound

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Which phrases best describe the crash cymbal?

A smaller
B larger
C found in a pair
D heavier
E lighter
F foot operated
G more ring
H less ring
I greater variety of sounds

A

A smaller
E lighter
H less ring

Information about the correct answer (A):
Crash Cymbal - smaller, thinner, less ring, brighter sound

Information about incorrect answer (B):
Ride cymbal: larger - heavier - more ring

Information about incorrect answer (D):
Ride cymbal: larger - heavier - more ring

Information about the correct answer (E):
Crash Cymbal - smaller, thinner, less ring, brighter sound

Information about incorrect answer (G):
Ride cymbal: larger - heavier - more ring

Information about the correct answer (H):
Crash Cymbal - smaller, thinner, less ring, brighter sound

Information about incorrect answer (I):
High Hat Cymbal: found in a pair - foot operated - variety of sound

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: How is the bass drum used in a rock style?

A usually played on beats 1 & 3
B bass drum is heavy in style
C greater percentage of usage
D used as a time keeper
E all of the above
F none of the above

A

E all of the above

Possible correct answers: In rock, the bass drum can be on 1 and 3 * Bass drum heavier in rock vs. jazz * Percentage of bass drum more in rock vs. jazz * Bass drum lighter in jazz vs. rock * Bass drum used for punctuation of figures in jazz.

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: How is the bass drum used in a jazz style?

A usually played on beats 1 & 3
B bass drum is heavy in style
C greater percentage of usage
D used as a time keeper
E all of the above

    F       none of the above
A

F none of the above

Possible correct answers: In rock, the bass drum can be on 1 and 3 * Bass drum heavier in rock vs. jazz * Percentage of bass drum more in rock vs. jazz * Bass drum lighter in jazz vs. rock * Bass drum used for punctuation of figures in jazz.

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: How is the bass drum used in a jazz style?

A bass drum is lighter or feathered in style
B smaller percentage of usage
C used to punctuate figures
D all of the above
E none of the above

A

D all of the above

Possible correct answers: In rock, the bass drum can be on 1 and 3 * Bass drum heavier in rock vs. jazz * Percentage of bass drum more in rock vs. jazz * Bass drum lighter in jazz vs. rock * Bass drum used for punctuation of figures in jazz.

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE:What is the best definition of a “FILL” in jazz drumming?

A to accompany or compliment the playing of the ensemble
B used usually during a large tutti section or shout chorus by accenting the rhythms of the ensemble
C a short solo leading into a set-up or new section of the music
D a one-time fill used to prepare the ensemble for its next section

A

C a short solo leading into a set-up or new section of the music

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE:What is the best definition of “Comping” for a jazz drummer?

A to accompany or compliment the ensemble playing
B style used during large tutti sections or shout choruses to accent the ensemble’s playing
C the one-time fill used to prepare the ensemble for the next section
D variation of the basic rhythm pattern used primarily when the ensemble is inactive

A

A to accompany or compliment the ensemble playing

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE:What is the appropriate definition of a “Set-up” as used by a jazz drummer?

A to accompany or compliment the playing of the ensemble
B usually used during large tutti sections or shout choruses to accent the ensemble’s playing
C a one-time fill used to prepare the ensemble for its next section
D variation of the basic rhythm pattern used primarily when the ensemble is inactive

A

C a one-time fill used to prepare the ensemble for its next section

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Which of the following statements are true about the “Set-up” for a jazz drummer?

A it prepares the ensemble for the next section
B it is usually used during large tutti sections
C it is the same as the regular rhythm pattern
D must be stylistically correct
E must be in the correct tempo
F it accents the ensemble’s style at the time

A

A it prepares the ensemble for the next section
D must be stylistically correct
E must be in the correct tempo

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: As the set drummer in a jazz ensemble how should you approach an over-written set part? (one in which every note is spelled out for you)

A you should simplify the part making sure to keep the integrity of the music intact
B make sure that you cover the basics of the style called for
C you should use it as a road map to see where you are going
D you should ignore anything that appears to be too difficult to play
E because it is over-written you should not trust any of what it tells you

A

A you should simplify the part making sure to keep the integrity of the music intact
B make sure that you cover the basics of the style called for
C you should use it as a road map to see where you are going

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: What is an over-written drum set part?

A an over-written part is a part which has every rhythm and fill notated
B an over-written part is a part which consists mostly of slash marks on the staffs

A

A an over-written part is a part which has every rhythm and fill notated

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: What is the correct definition of a “FILL”?

A supporting full ensemble rhythmic figures; snare usually for short notes, bass drum for longer notes
B a short solo leading into a set-up or new section of the music
C simple rhythmic pattern before an entrance to help the band come in stylistically correct

A

B a short solo leading into a set-up or new section of the music

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE:Select the style of music in which the subdivision of the beats fall primarily as triplets?

A Rock
B Latin
C Swing

A

C Swing

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Which phrases best describe the high hat cymbal?

A smaller
B larger
C found in a pair
D heavier
E lighter
F foot operated
G greater variety of sounds
H less ring
I more ring

A

C found in a pair
F foot operated
G greater variety of sounds

Information about the correct answer (C):
High Hat Cymbal: found in a pair - foot operated - variety of sound

Information about the correct answer (F):
High Hat Cymbal: found in a pair - foot operated - variety of sound

Information about the correct answer (G):
High Hat Cymbal: found in a pair - foot operated - variety of sound

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: What is an under-written drum set part?

A an under-written part is a part which has every rhythm and fill notated
B an under-written part is a part which consists mostly of slash marks on the staffs

A

B an under-written part is a part which consists mostly of slash marks on the staffs

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: Select the style in which the bass drum dominates and the snare drum takes a secondary role.

A Rock
B Latin
C Swing

A

A Rock

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: To achieve a light/feathered sound on the bass drum, should the player use a heel up or heel down approach on the pedal? Why?

A heel down has more power - less volume
B heel down has less power - more volume
C heel down has more power - more volume
D heel down has less power- less volume
E heel up has more power - more volume
F heel up has more power - less volume
G heel up has less power - less volume
H heel up has less power - more volume

A

D heel down has less power- less volume

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DRUM SET TECHNIQUE: How is the bass drum used in a rock style?

A bass drum is lighter or feathered in style
B smaller percentage of usage
C used to punctuate figures
D all of the above
E none of the above

A

E none of the above

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