Drum Programming - Types of Drum Sounds

6 important questions on Drum Programming - Types of Drum Sounds

On what beat does the bass drum tends to play?

On the first beat and on the third beat of a bar.

What is it called when you play an accented kick drum on a weaker beat?

Syncopation

What is called a 4 on the floor?

When the bass drum is on each beat.
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On what beat does the snare drum tends to play?

Snare hits around beats 2 & 4 (Snare patterns can vary greatly with musical styles)

On what beat does the hi-hats tend to play?

Hi hats are for time keeping & feel.
- On the off beat (between the beats)
- For a strong feel. On the 1st and 4th.
- Sense of urge and groove. 1/16 pattern

When do you generally use a Crash cymbal?

To emphasize the beginning of a new section

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