Gallop (drumming)
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A gallop is a drum beat typically used in metal songs, mostly using a double kick pedal (but can also be played with a single pedal). The gallop is usually formed around this skeleton:
H- x---x---x---x---| S- ----o-------o---| B- o-ooo-ooo-ooo-oo|
[edit] Bands that use the gallop
Dream Theater
Heavenly
Iced Earth
Iron Maiden
Ensiferum
Rhapsody of Fire
Symphony X
Wintersun
Led Zeppelin
Motörhead
Moonsorrow