Stroke

• Full stroke
• Up stroke
• Down stroke
• Tap stroke
• Dead (Buzz)

Image credits: link

Moeller

Moeller technique is an effortless multiple stroke. It is using the whole arm in the movement and includes the four main types of stroke - full, down, tap, up.

It is the best described in Jim Chapin’s Speed, Power, Control, Endurance video.

• Jim Chapin
• The Moeller Technique I
• Bruce Becker, Moeller Technique

Rimshots

Additionally, there are rimshots, involving hitting the rim and the head at the same time. In jazz, the rimshot sound can be simualted by placing one stick onto the head and hitting it with the other one.

Articulation

• Staccato - firm; usually a down stroke. Accent/Tap & Staccato Stroke by 2 Drum Guys (video link).
• Legato - relaxed; full stroke
• Tenuto - natural decay

Links:

• Legato vs Staccato for timpani (link), uses upstroke for staccato.