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Split-finger
The "split-finger" or "split-hand" technique is a common drumming technique which was made popular by the famous Turkish drummer, Mısırlı Ahmet. Mısırlı Ahmet studied and practiced drumming in Egypt, hence 'Mısırlı'. There are various ways of implementing the split finger technique; using one hand, or interlacing the hits using both hands. The one hand split finger. This involves striking the rim of the drum head with a downwards movement of the index finger of your ornament hand and from there, with no extra movement, bringing your ring finger up with a slight twist to strike the rim. When this is done correctly each hit should sound like a regular "ka". The two hand split finger. This is a combination of right and left hand strikes. The table below shows the most common ways that it is done. Note: A side-to-side motion with the hands is more ideal and efficient when doing the two hand split finger.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of split-finger in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of split-finger in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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