[Menvi-discuss] Need Help Understanding Drum Notation

[Bettie Downing]

The bass drum is usually A (second octave), snare drum E (third octave), cymbals C (third octave) while other instruments such as the clave, tom-tom, rachet, wood blocks, etc. are G (third octave).  This can change with an explanatory note.



On Jul 15, 2012, at 2:48 PM, Dani L Pagador wrote:

> Hi, Everyone.
> I'm learning to write drum parts in arranging this week and have downloaded
> Latin Guide for Drummers by John Rae from NLS to help me get a handle on the
> Latin style.
> Are there any percussionists on list who would be willing to look at the
> braille with me to help me understand the finer points of this type of
> notation? I understand the durational values attached to the notes, but
> don't understand things like which clef is being used, why different pitches
> are used for the snare drum, etc, etc.
> Thanks,
> Dani  
> 
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