Snare Drum Duets: Snare Drum: Mixed Songbook

Traditional Rudimental Drumming-John (Jack) S. Pratt U.S. Army retired is one of America's greatest rudimentalists and percussion composers. His published works have become standard rudimental curriculum for more than half a century.This DVD will reinvigorate your study of 'traditional' ancient rudimental drumming and provide material for your practice instruction music library and drumming pleasure.Features:classic Pratt solos (The Sons of Liberty; The All-American Emblem; The Little Toy Drum)new Pratt solos (Interstatesmen A.B.C.; Swiss Crazy Army Variant 1)four original Pratt compositions in the 'Spirit of 1776' rope tension snare and bass drum duetswith Ben Hanstraditional drumming standards (The Downfall of Paris; The General; Hell on the Wabash; The Three Camps; The Connecticut Halftime)the 26 traditional American drumming rudimentsSwiss drum rudimentsdrumming tips and stylistic commentson-screen notationprintable scores on disc

Alfred's Drum Method, Books 1 and 2 are the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 1 contains 80 pages of sequential instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies, contest solos, and bass drum and cymbal technique. Book 1 also includes 23 solos suitable for recitals and contests. Book 2 is much more than just a snare drum method! It continues the learning process by covering additional rudimental studies, tonal properties of the snare drum, theme and variations, musical forms, solos and duets. Book 2 also covers traditional rudimental style, corps style (by Jay Wanamaker), orchestral style, accessory instruments, and multiple-percussion techniques. The DVD includes demonstrations of all the rudiments and accessory instruments, plus solo performances by the authors.

The duets contained in this publication will aid in developing the rhythmic discipline necessary for band orchestral and ensemble playing. The 15 duets include the use of frequent dynamic changes all standard meters embellishments and rolls of varying duration.

Exercises and studies for basic orchestral and ensemble playing. Includes rudiments to strengthen both hands and improve reflexes while developing rapid stick technique. Includes 24 exercises for the student and 24 duets for the student and teacher.

Advanced Etudes And Duets Student Book. Par FIRTH VIC. A widely used collection of etudes and duets for the more advanced percussionist. The etudes in this book are on several state and festival lists and are appropriate for collegiate auditions as well./ Recueil / Batterie et Percussions