haau1 gu2 bin1敲鼓邊敲鼓边
Jyutpinghaau1 gu2 bin1
Yalehāau gú bīn
Definition
Side stick; a drumming technique where the drumstick strikes the rim of the snare drum.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the technique of striking the rim of the snare drum with the drumstick while the tip rests on the drum head. It is a standard term in the local music scene for this percussive sound. Drummers often use this to create a crisp, dry accent during quieter sections of a song.
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