Dynamic Note Variations

There are a couple of dynamic signs/symbols added to individual notes to be more specific in showing you what dynamic levels you should play the notes at.

Now this is what a normal note looks like, which you'll find is the most common type of note. This is not out of the ordinary and so it should be played at a medium volume.




This is what's called a ghost note. The term refers to the fact that this note should be played very quietly. These notes are most commonly found to be played on the snare drum. This type of note is made by simply putting a pair of brackets around a note.



This is called an accented note, or just an accent. The reason it is called this, is because it is supposed to played louder than your other notes, so it stands out more.