notation

The asalato does not have a standardized notation system. However, numerous attempts at notating the asalato have been noted.

As an example, each notation system has flip-flop delay notated below. These comparisons are made to showcase the variety of ways that asalato has been notated. No notation system is strictly better than the other.

notation systems by the author

glyph notation

The author of this website has developed a notation system for use in documenting the asalato, called glyph notation. It is based around glyphs that visually symbolize the movement of the hands for each technique. This notation system is used throughout infolato to to catalog rhythms in a written manner.

shorthand notation

The author of this website has developed a notation system for use as a quick shorthand when adapting snare drum music for asalato.

other documented notation systems

Noriko Koide

A notation system by Noriko Koide, as used in the multi-percussion solo Hanamachi Gimmick, which uses asalato.

Note: this example notates flip-flop delay with heli instead of grab, as there is no notation for "grab" in this notation system.

Patrick Dogo Guede

A notation system by the user @damlankosso (Patrick Dogo Guede) on Instagram.

Jeremy Jacobs

A notation system by the user @jeremy_m_jacobs (Jeremy Jacobs) on Instagram.