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Ghost notes
Hi Felipe,
Thank you for creating the course. I have a very basic question related to technique. When you introduced ghost notes in the foundation course, you recommend playing them in the high slap position, and that’s what I have been doing. However, I noticed that you are playing them in the slap tone position in your grooves course. Correct me if my observation is wrong. If it is right, is one better than the other? Are both okay? I noticed that you don’t have to move your hand while switching between snare tone and ghost note, while I am moving my hands upwards to play ghost notes in the high slap position. I wonder if it would be better for me in long term to play ghost notes in snare position?
Thanks.
-Yogi
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2 Replies
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Hello!
Thanks for your question. At the beginning I suggest all students to place the ghost notes in the upper part of the cajon using fingers. But actually, you can also play the ghost notes in the same place you play the slap tone. The most important of ghost notes is play them very low, the place where you play is not so important, the volume is the most important. This is what gives the right dynamics to grooves and fills.
I hope it answers your question 🙂
Let me know if you need anything.
Best,
F
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Thank you for answering my question. Yes, that makes perfect sense.
-Yogi