noun

sticking

STIH-kihng

noun

A pattern of drum notes worked out for which hand plays which beat.

"The drummer practiced the sticking pattern slowly before speeding up."

How to Use Sticking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn drumming, the specific hand pattern used to play a rhythm.

Common pairings

sticking pattern alternating sticking

stickings plural

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The drummer practiced the _____ pattern slowly before speeding up.

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