How To Read Drum Notation - Roland V-Drums Lite HD-3 Owner's Manual

Introducing the Drum Set

How to Read Drum Notation

Here's an example of typical notation used for a drum set. This example is a basic 8-beat pattern
often used in rock and pop.
R: Right Hand
L: Left Hand
* The crash and ride are written in the same position of the notation. Notes with the accent mark
" " are played on the crash, and notes without the accent mark are played on the ride.
* The hi-hat part can also be substituted with the ride cymbal part.
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Crash/Ride
Hi-Hat
Snare
Kick Pedal