Music Glossary: rhythm-section-craft category

Agree on staccato/legato and accents across rhythm section for punch and clarity. more

Staccato/legato, slides, dead notes, palm mutes for contour and space. more

Voicings above vocal; avoid masking bass/kick; use rhythmic motifs. more

When to use click; drummer-only vs full-band feeds; transitions count-offs. more

Verse down, chorus up; use sticks/brushes, playing surfaces, and register to craft arc. more

Play fewer, better notes; leave space for vocal and hooks. more

Fills that resolve to beat 1 without rushing; consider density and melodic shape. more

Very soft snare notes to add motion and subdivision without crowding accents. more

Open/closed/half-open and tip/shoulder choices shape feel and frequency spill. more

Genre-typical kicks (four-on-the-floor, DnB syncopation, trap doubles). more

No simultaneous hits; orchestrate unique textures and syncopation. more

Align bass note attacks/sustains with kick patterns to unify low end and groove. more

Sustain root while harmony moves above; anchors form and builds tension. more

Orchestrate congas/shakers with kit to avoid flam and frequency conflicts. more

Intentional placement just ahead/behind grid to shape urgency or relax the groove. more

Band agrees on straight vs swing/triplet feel; resolves push/pull conflicts. more

Quarter-note motion outlining roots, approach tones, and voice-leading to chords. more