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Johnny Rabb suggests preparing for cymbal chokes by warming up with open and closed hi-hat first.<ref>Rabb, Johnny (2001). ''Jungle/Drum 'n' Bass for the Acoustic Drum Set: A Guide to Applying Today's Electronic Music to the Drum Set'', p.134. Alfred. |
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In [[percussion]], '''cymbal choke''' is a [[drum stroke]] which consists of striking a [[cymbal]] with a [[drum stick]] held in one hand and then immediately grabbing the cymbal with another hand, or more rarely, with the same hand. The cymbal choke produces a burst of sound which is abruptly silenced, which can be used for punctuation or dramatic fortissimo effects. In some modern music, namely [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]], it is "often employed to emphasize a particular beat or signal an abrupt conclusion to a passage."<ref>(2007). {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105170936/http://floodwatchmusic.com/blog2/2007/04/02/list-ten-favorite-stylistic-traits-unique-to-metal/ |date=January 5, 2009 |title="List: Ten Favorite Stylistic Traits Unique to Metal" }}, ''FloodWatchMusic.com''.</ref> Cymbal chokes are used extensively by classical percussionists to muffle the sound of a cymbal in accordance with the composer's notation, or in an attempt to match the sustain of other instruments in the ensemble. |
In [[percussion]], '''cymbal choke''' is a [[drum stroke]] which consists of striking a [[cymbal]] with a [[drum stick]] held in one hand and then immediately grabbing the cymbal with another hand, or more rarely, with the same hand. The cymbal choke produces a burst of sound which is abruptly silenced, which can be used for punctuation or dramatic fortissimo effects. In some modern music, namely [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]], it is "often employed to emphasize a particular beat or signal an abrupt conclusion to a passage."<ref>(2007). {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105170936/http://floodwatchmusic.com/blog2/2007/04/02/list-ten-favorite-stylistic-traits-unique-to-metal/ |date=January 5, 2009 |title="List: Ten Favorite Stylistic Traits Unique to Metal" }}, ''FloodWatchMusic.com''.</ref> Cymbal chokes are used extensively by classical percussionists to muffle the sound of a cymbal in accordance with the composer's notation, or in an attempt to match the sustain of other instruments in the ensemble. |
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{{Quote|A characteristic metal drumming technique is the cymbal choke, which consists of striking a cymbal and then immediately silencing it by grabbing it...producing a burst of sound.<ref>Kegan, Yrjänä (2015). ''Subgenres of the Beast: A Heavy Metal Guide'', p.2. Lulu.com. ISBN 9781312984509.</ref>}} |
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In modern music, cymbal chokes were used extensively by drummer [[Roger Meddows-Taylor|Roger Taylor]] and can be heard in many [[Queen (band)|Queen]] songs including "[[Queen II#The Loser in the End|The Loser in the End]]" (1974) and "[[A Night at the Opera (Queen album)#The Prophet's Song|The Prophet's Song]]" (1975). It can also be heard at the start "[[Eye of the Tiger]]" by [[Survivor (band)|Survivor]] and of the [[Metallica]] song "[[Master of Puppets (song)|Master of Puppets]]". It can also be heard throughout most of "[[The Happiest Days of Our Lives]]" by [[Pink Floyd]]. |
In modern music, cymbal chokes were used extensively by drummer [[Roger Meddows-Taylor|Roger Taylor]] and can be heard in many [[Queen (band)|Queen]] songs including "[[Queen II#The Loser in the End|The Loser in the End]]" (1974) and "[[A Night at the Opera (Queen album)#The Prophet's Song|The Prophet's Song]]" (1975). It can also be heard at the start "[[Eye of the Tiger]]" by [[Survivor (band)|Survivor]] and of the [[Metallica]] song "[[Master of Puppets (song)|Master of Puppets]]". It can also be heard throughout most of "[[The Happiest Days of Our Lives]]" by [[Pink Floyd]]. |
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[[Johnny Rabb]] suggests preparing for cymbal chokes by warming up with open and closed hi-hat first.<ref>Rabb, Johnny (2001). ''Jungle/Drum 'n' Bass for the Acoustic Drum Set: A Guide to Applying Today's Electronic Music to the Drum Set'', p.134. Alfred. ISBN 9780757990250.</ref> |
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In percussion, cymbal choke is a drum stroke which consists of striking a cymbal with a drum stick held in one hand and then immediately grabbing the cymbal with another hand, or more rarely, with the same hand. The cymbal choke produces a burst of sound which is abruptly silenced, which can be used for punctuation or dramatic fortissimo effects. In some modern music, namely heavy metal, it is "often employed to emphasize a particular beat or signal an abrupt conclusion to a passage."[1] Cymbal chokes are used extensively by classical percussionists to muffle the sound of a cymbal in accordance with the composer's notation, or in an attempt to match the sustain of other instruments in the ensemble.
A characteristic metal drumming technique is the cymbal choke, which consists of striking a cymbal and then immediately silencing it by grabbing it...producing a burst of sound.[2]
In modern music, cymbal chokes were used extensively by drummer Roger Taylor and can be heard in many Queen songs including "The Loser in the End" (1974) and "The Prophet's Song" (1975). It can also be heard at the start "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor and of the Metallica song "Master of Puppets". It can also be heard throughout most of "The Happiest Days of Our Lives" by Pink Floyd.
Johnny Rabb suggests preparing for cymbal chokes by warming up with open and closed hi-hat first.[3]
See also
References
- ^ (2007). "List: Ten Favorite Stylistic Traits Unique to Metal" at the Wayback Machine (archived January 5, 2009), FloodWatchMusic.com.
- ^ Kegan, Yrjänä (2015). Subgenres of the Beast: A Heavy Metal Guide, p.2. Lulu.com. ISBN 9781312984509.
- ^ Rabb, Johnny (2001). Jungle/Drum 'n' Bass for the Acoustic Drum Set: A Guide to Applying Today's Electronic Music to the Drum Set, p.134. Alfred. ISBN 9780757990250.
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