The Beat Beginner
Lessons
Songs Beats & Fills Technique Rudiments Drummers Gear

How To Play Ghost Notes

Jared Falk  /  UPDATED Aug 22, 2022

Click Here To Download The Ghost Notes Worksheet

I’ve always described ghost notes as being more felt than heard. It’s a very soft stroke – and it isn’t something you notice when it’s there, but it’s something you notice when it’s not there.

In this video excerpt from my Successful Drumming curriculum, I’ll show you the techniques to use for ghost notes – and give you 10 exercises for applying them to your drumming. If you’d like more lessons like this, make sure to check out my full Successful Drumming curriculum: http://successfuldrumming.com/.


Jared Falk is a lifelong drummer, drum teacher, and the co-founder of Drumeo. For over 18 years, Jared has been a leader in the online music education industry, publishing his first online video lessons in 2003 and founding Musora in 2005.

Improve your speed on the drums with El Estepario Siberiano’s FREE course.
Enter your email to get all 10 exercises sent to your inbox.

By signing up you’ll also receive our ongoing free lessons and special offers. Don’t worry, we value your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.