MU 221 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Cymbal, Flugelhorn, Chord Progression
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The ride pattern is played on the cymbal to keep swing in the rhythm. A crash can also be played on the cymbal. The snare is used to support the beat of the combo. Tom-toms and wood blocks are used as well. Also, drummers can strike with mallets for a harder sound, and wire brushes for a softer sound. 3 or more notes at the same time. Piano players comp with chords and can play with syncopation. Piano players can also comp themselves by playing melodies in their right hand. Playing off of the beat is syncopation. All players in the combo are improving to some extent at all times. Keeping time while adding a swing style to the combo sound. Bassists choose their notes from the notes in the chords the guitarist or piano plays. Bassist also creates melody lines with the notes. One complete playing of the chord progression.
