Ghost notes

In Ghost Notes or attacking shots is very silent strokes, mainly on rhythm instruments (drums, percussion) are played and serve to lend more groove and dynamics a rhythm. Often not consciously perceived by inexperienced listeners, they fulfill an important task.

Use and purpose

Ghost Notes are specifically used by percussionists , drummers and rock guitarists to add depth and fullness to the rhythm . For this purpose, the musician in question can use various playing techniques, which often depend on the music style and accordingly achieve the desired result (volume, beat frequency). In addition, the fact that the musician has already played the surplus beats offers the possibility of emphasizing individual previously unstressed beats in the course of the piece. This allows him to give the rhythm a completely new twist and generate more dynamics without much effort. Ghost Notes have now found widespread use in almost all known musical styles, and the interludes are becoming more common on other instruments as well. They are even used on the piano . The term dead note is predominantly used in guitar playing .

Web links

• Improve Your Groove The Hidden Ghost Note, author Frank Rebl