trying to simplify the notation, in a recent piece i specified the 3 types of rimshot with a ΓΈ-like symbol (the line is notated vertically though) and a word/text above the note:
1) "rim" with one stick (rock) 2) "hoop" with one stick (jazz rimshot) 3) "stick on stick" with two sticks (traditional) but this is total BS because (1) and (2) are not limited to rock or jazz playing at all. not to mention that hoop and rim are the same thing :-/ i want to get this straightened out... what are the various terms that can be used for these things, officially and also words used to describe them? in jazz, for example how would the drummer know if (1) or (2) was wanted, would it have to do with the volume and style? like in a subtle latin groove i suppose no "pistols" should be going off (unless perhaps the mexicans start another revolution, this time against the druglords). in rock and pop, (1) would be assumed if a rimshot is called for. independent of whether you use a circled notehead (as is typical in jazz) or this symbol i use (typical in some new music circles), a word should appear each time to clarify whcih type it is: 1) rimshot, pistol ... -- "shot" would still have this ambiguity problem, "pistol" would be totally clear 2) rimshot, rim click, hoop click ... -- "click" should be clear, no? 3) rimshot, stick on stick rimshot -- i suppose "trad." could work in all contexts, since it implies both the stick holding technique as well as this "older" form of rimshot, is a rudimentary technique every snare player learns (jazz, rock, marching band etc. etc.) _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
