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Stick Tricks The various visual tricks throughout the score are optional and entirely at the discretion of the performer. Feel free to replace a trick you see in the notation with another that you prefer or feel more comfortable with. Though the visual elements are a component of the performance, it is important to keep the focus primarily on producing the best possible sound quality. A in the score indicates a visual cue. The following list is intended to be a brief guide to the various tricks called out in the music.
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(BS) Backsticking – Right or left strokes played by stylistic half rotations on the butts of the sticks. (+) Cross – A stroke played by one hand crossing over the other. (HT) Helicopter Toss – A full spin and catch of the stick entirely on the horizontal axis. In matched grip, this will be initiated by quickly turning the bead of the stick inwards with support from the thumb. Open hand, let the stick complete at least one full revolution, then catch and re-grip. This, as well as a half spin, is often referred to as a “pancake toss.” (HM) “Hi Mom” – Left hand stroke on the vertical axis initiated by turning wrist inwards from traditional grip. The stick rotates along a modified fulcrum created between the middle and ring finger. The stick should return back to traditional grip the same way using the resulting rebound energy from the drum. (RS) Rim Sweeps – A double stroke played in a sweeping motion to accommodate playing one note on the rim and the other on the drum.
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(SJ) Stick Juggle – A sequence of stick tosses that exchange from hand to hand. Often includes stick rotations on both planes. (SSR) Stick-on-Stick Roll – Continuous strokes from clicking one stick onto another that results in multiple strokes on the drum. Gripping lightly with a solid fulcrum helps regulate the number of bounces. (SS) Spider Sticking – Three-way backsticking that relies on turning the stick with the fingers and wrist to articulate notes. The stick flip motion continues in the same direction. These passages include the “2nd SS backstick” notehead shown above. (TR) Thumb Roll – An inward spin on the horizontal axis that rotates along the thumb (usually on the left in traditional). Set stick pressure on the upper to middle thumb, then initiate motion with the inner fingers, allowing it to roll down and around.