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Rolls

Rolls are rapid repeated notes, often played on drums or percussion.

Level relevance: introduced at Nat 5; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.

Explanation

Rolls can create build-up, tension, or decoration. In sequencing, realistic rolls often need careful timing, dynamics, and velocity variation.

Topics

RhythmPercussionMusic concepts
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft

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