Instruments
The keys on a mallet instrument are arranged exactly like the keys on this instrument.
What is a piano?
Marimbas and xylophones keys are made out of this material.
What is wood?
This rudiment is sticked like RLRL
What are single strokes?
These giant drums are tunable and play specific pitches.
What are timpani?
A vibraphone is made of this material.
What is metal?
This foundational rudiment features an alternating stick pattern, such as RLRR.
What is a paradiddle?
These vertical hanging metal tubes sound like church bells when struck with a hard mallet.
What are chimes?
This mallet instrument has a German name that translates to "chime bell".
What is a glockenspiel?
This rudiment has a small grace note before the main accented note.
What is a flam?
A very popular SNL skit features this instrument.
What is a cowbell?
These are metal tubes hanging beneath the keys on a mallet instrument and help it resonate.
What are resonators?
This rudiment involves multiple bounces to make a specific sound.
What is a buzz roll?
This instrument is a wooden ball connected to a hollow wooden box by a bent metal wire, and makes a rattling sound when hit.
What is a vibraslap?
Similar to a flam, this rudiment involves two quick notes before the main note.
What is a drag?