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What's a ghost note in drumming?
Ghost notes are a form of music notation that represents rhythmic value but not pitch or timbre. ... In drum notation, ghost notes serve a slightly different purpose: They indicate a note played softly between accented beats. Other names for ghost notes include "false notes," "dead notes," and "muted notes."
What is a ghost kick?
A ghost kick is often played at a lower volume. It's like a back up kick. If you place it just before the hihat and after kick, its a bit like a drum roll effect and this gives the beat more swing. Sometimes it's slightly different sound.
