Ghost note

In ghost notes or even attacking shots are played and serve to give a more groove rhythm and dynamics at very low blows mainly on rhythm instruments (drums, percussion). However, of untrained listeners often not consciously perceived, they fulfill an important task.

Use and Purpose

Ghost Notes are specifically used by percussionists and drummers, to give the rhythm more depth and fullness. For this purpose, the musician in question use different playing techniques, which often depend on the style of music and accordingly achieve the desired result (volume, stroke rate ). In addition, the fact that the musician has previously played the extra beats, the possibility of individual previously unstressed beats to emphasize in the course of the piece. This enables him to give the rhythm without much effort a completely new twist and create more dynamic. Ghost Notes have now been found in nearly all known styles of music distribution, and also on other instruments the intermediate strokes are becoming more common. Even on the piano, they are used. The guitar playing the name Dead - note is used predominantly.

• Playing technique ( percussion)