This next volume 3, from the series "Etudes for Snare Drum in 4-4-Time", takes care of the development of grace notes and rolls. In the beginning where only a single Flam is used, it will be extended to double, triple and quadruple grace notes. The following etudes are designed as preliminary exercises for vertebral strokes, up to the execution of rolls

This edition has 52 etudes with the topic of tied, dotted and accented notes. In the beginning it deals with quarter notes, but in the course of the book it will change to eight and sixteenth notes, and it claims to be a slight challenge to the reader. It will build a wider understanding of rhythm.

A collection of 48 exercises. Ideal for learning the common notes and rests, rhythm and speed. It starts of with whole, half and quarter notes, followed up by sixteenth rests and sixteenth sextuplets, these notations are going to be repeated within a system of four bars per line. This issue does not include any dynamic levels.

"Etudes for Snare Drum - Volume 4" finishes up the book series of pieces for Snare Drum. The main content deals with the task of dynamic exercises. Here, rhythms are provided with two to six different volumes, and builds up in the course with filigree aspects, such as accents rolls and much more.

This comprehensive drum playing textbook, with over 450 pages, is designed to cover the requirements of various levels of courses and examinations used in music schools. The layout of this textbook is designed to be as clear and logical as possible in order to help the student effectively and easily progress in his or her studies. This textbook also lists course level requirements and contains a self-study plan, which makes it ideal for independent study and students considering competence-based examinations. The book is divided into the following parts: • Course level requirements • Drum beat exercises and styles • Fills • Rhythm primer • Rhythm exercises • Sheet music exercises • Rudiments (40 P.A.S and hybrid rudiments) • Rudiment solos • Solos and exercise pieces with drum set • Duets with drum set • Drum-related (terminology) vocabulary and theory A more detailed list can be found in the table of contents.

The Portraits in Rhythm Study Guide contains a detailed analysis of the fifty snare drum etudes from Portraits in Rhythm. The observations and interpretations represent many years of performing and teaching. This comprehensive study guide gives you the author's insight on how to maximize the exercises, and it inspires skills which will carry over to other compositions and performances.

This book introduces music education majors to basic instrumental pedagogy for the instruments and ensembles most commonly found in the elementary and secondary curricula. This text focuses on the core competencies required for teacher certification in instrumental music. The first section of the book focuses on essential issues for a successful instrumental program: objectives, assessment and evaluation, motivation, administrative tasks, and recruiting and scheduling (including block scheduling). The second section devotes a chapter to each wind instrument plus percussion and strings, and includes troubleshooting checklists for each instrument. The third section focuses on rehearsal techniques from the first day through high school.

One of the classic snare drum books in print today! This publication presents the reader with challenging and stimulating material for the intermediate and advanced percussion student. Contains 50 musical solos and brief performance notes. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.