In the graphic above, the "Buzz roll/Closed roll (written out)" shows all of the strokes written out in 16th-note notation (with buzzes).

If you don't have seven toms, you will have to substitute your t om 1 (or another tom) for the additional toms in the sheet music.

The simplest ideas are the best and Ahead just keep on delivering with their simple, but effective ideas. Loosen hi-hat: The technique is a commonly used technique to "build" into a section of the song or transition between two parts. Additional toms aren't often used in mainstream music, but you will come across these from time to time. You only need 3 things from a simple drum key - a good fit on the tension rods, robust enough that it doesn't scar or damage itself or the tension rods, and is affordable but not so cheap that it has sharp edges or anything. The grace strokes can be achieved by bouncing the stick, or for a more orchestral sound you can play the grace strokes as a buzz against the drum head.

Our Master Drum Key shows these modifiers in the snare drum space, but they can apply to any drum or cymbal.The clip allows the drummer on the go to fasten their drum key to almost anything so that its easily accessible and quick to find. Loose HH for several notes: A line placed next to a loose hi-hat cymbal extends the loose hi-hat section for multiple strokes.

This creates a fast attack with the open hi-hat, but then chokes the sound quickly by pressing the hi-hat cymbals together. Hit the crash cymbal on the bell, either with the tip of the stick or with the shoulder of the stick to produce a louder sound. This simple chrome drum key is coated with a vibrant red silicone on its handle area, making it instantly skin-friendly and less likely to end up on the floor under your Bass Drum (yes we’ve been there!The hi-hat splash is achieved by hitting the hi-hat cymbals together with the foot, and then quickly releasing them apart to let them ring out. Make sure you also sign up for our newsletter to be kept up-to-date with all our latest offers, exclusive deals and MORE! Start the section with a slightly loose hi-hat, and gradually loosen the hi-hat tension for all of the strokes under the dotted line.