Gallop (drumming)

Gallop (drumming)

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

Bands that use the gallop

Cradle of Filth
Dream Theater
Heavenly
Iced Earth
Iron Maiden
Ensiferum
Rhapsody of Fire
Symphony X
Wintersun
Led Zeppelin
Motörhead
Moonsorrow


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