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Percussion Notation Symbols
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Crash cymbal
A bold 'X' notehead that indicates a strike on the crash cymbal.
Closed hi-hat
A plus sign above or a horizontal line through a note that indicates the hi-hat should be played while closed.
Staff
A set of five horizontal lines and four spaces that represent different musical pitches.
Beam
A horizontal line that connects the stems of multiple notes to show rhythmic grouping.
Flag
A curved line attached to the stem of a note that represents shorter note durations.
Accent
A symbol that signifies a note should be played with more emphasis.
Repeat sign
A symbol that indicates a section of music is to be played more than once.
Notehead
A symbol that represents the pitch and duration of a musical sound.
Ghost note
A note with parentheses around it, indicating it should be played softly or muted.
Drag
Consists of a pair of grace notes played before a primary stroke, usually indicated with two small notes.
Stem
A vertical line attached to the notehead that indicates the duration of the note.
Clef
A symbol placed at the beginning of the staff that determines the pitch of the notes.
Double bar line
Two vertical lines on the staff signifying the end of a piece or a section.
Dynamic markings
Symbols that indicate the volume at which music is played, such as piano (p) or forte (f).
Flam
A small note preceding a main note, indicating a quick grace note played just before the primary stroke.
Ride cymbal
A circular notehead that is sometimes crossed to indicate the use of the ride cymbal.
Tie
A curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch, indicating they should be played as a single sustained note.
Rimshot
A note that instructs the player to strike the rim and the head of the drum simultaneously.
Pedal hi-hat
A symbol (usually the letter 'P' or a line under notes) that indicates the hi-hat is to be struck closed with the foot pedal.
Bar line
A vertical line on the staff which separates different measures.
Grace note
A small note with a slash through the stem that indicates a quick, decorative note played just before the main note.
Cross stick
Indicates that the stick should be laid across the drum to strike the rim, producing a click sound.
Open hi-hat
A circle above a note that indicates the hi-hat cymbals should be played while open.
Time signature
A symbol indicating the number of beats in a measure and the value of the beat.
Slur
A curved line that connects notes of different pitches to indicate they should be played smoothly in one breath.
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