Basic Knowledge
Various Shots	As photos shown below, you make a shot with your back of your hand is seen from you. Or you make a shot with the nail of your thumb is seen from you. The chances to see the nail of your thumb while playing increase if you play clear and fine rhythm, and fast tempo.
Where To Hit	The closer you hit outward of the cymbal, the longer the sustain will be.
Bell (Cup)	You hit the cup, center part of the ride cymbal. It is quite effective for making accents. You can use the tip of the stick. If you use the shoulder of the stick, the sound will be big. Combination of these uses of stick is very effective.