Question for Drummers

[utopian]

I need a little research help. Maybe one of you knows this:

What is the technical term for "tapping a rhythm on the rim of the snare"?

[slutticus]

1. Hmmmm.....

We used to say "clicks" for just tapping out the tempo of whatever we were playing....but as far as tapping a rhythm out....i don't think there's a technical term for that.

[utopian]

2. Thanks

Maybe I'll coin one. Who knows, maybe it'll stick.

[tigereye]

3. I'll ask my drum teacher for you

don't think he mentioned one... think it would just be keeping time... but there is probably some academic term for it...

[tigereye]

4. so you are a PHD and a drummer, Dr. S

that is pretty cool. What kind of drumming/music do you do?

[slutticus]

5. Yes...

I was in drumline in HS and college...and I've been in a couple of bands (if they even qualify as that!)...but generally I play progressive rock and stuff like that. My favorite thing to do is just noodle around with my 4-track, my acoustic guitar, and my Roland V-drums. It takes my stress away.......

[tigereye]

6. music is very good for that

it's partially how I managed to stay in my profession for so long. I'm a self-taught drummer who played in several post-punk bands, and I finally decided to invest in some lessons.