Rudiments
RLRR
LRLL
Paradiddle
Bottom line of the staff
E
This instrument has a top and bottom, with metal attached at the bottom that rattles when played
Snare Drum
Beethoven
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Paradiddlediddle
Top line of the staff
G
This symbol lowers a note by a half step
Flat
This keyboard instrument typically has wooden keys
Marimba
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Shut Up and Dance
lR r
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Flam tap
Middle line of the staff
B
This is the clef used by lower pitched instruments
Bass Clef
This keyboard instrument typically has metal keys, and a petal that allows for sustain
Vibraphone
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The Beatles
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Flam Paraddidle
Space right above the staff
G
This symbol means to play at a 12" height
Forte
This keyboard instrument is played upright with a hammer
Chimes
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Michael Jackson
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7 Stroke Roll
Space right below the staff
D
This symbol means to emphasize a specific note
Accent
This large drum has a petal that allows for tuning notes
Timpani
He is known as one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time