Drums: Snare & Bass Drum
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Performer: Eric Guinivan The snare drum is almost always played with snare drum sticks, and usually the snares are on. Strokes can be broadened or accentuated by a flam (2 strokes total including the main note), a drag (3 strokes) or a ruff (4 or 5 strokes). These are played "closed" (rebounding strokes) when marked with a slur. These grace notes and rolls (which are normally also "closed") can also be played "open" with separate single strokes for a more deliberate effect. The final note is a rim-shot.
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