Description

The one-stop-shop book which compiles a series of etudes in different styles, genres, and technical approaches across a multitude of percussive Instruments. Designed to develop the Total Percussionist, this book answers that difficult question we often ask ourselves as percussionists “How can we learn it all?” Just go through this book! Grouped into four instrument areas, this all inclusive curriculum contains 16 progressive levels within each section working through the following:

• 16 Snare Drum Rudiments
• 7 Major Scales and Beginning 4-Mallets
• 5 Concert Percussion Instruments
• 25 Drum Set Groove Styles

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The Total Percussion Program Book 2

64 Progressive Levels for Snare Drum, Mallet Keyboard, Concert Percussion, and Drum Set

$45.00

8.5″ x 11″
Spiral Bound Book
188 Pages

Also Available for Digital Download in eBook Format

Description

The Total Percussion Program Book 2 continues the next set of levels where Book 1 had ended. Keeping the one-stop-shop format of short etudes, this all inclusive curriculum expands on four percussive instrument areas as in the previous book with each section containing 16 NEW progressive levels on more skills and knowledge to work through the following:

• 40 Snare Drum Rudiments
• 12 Major Scales and 4-Mallet Permutations
• 5 Concert Percussion Instruments
• 38 Drum Set Groove Styles

Description

Sync UP! is a series of 20 exercises that can be used to warm up the entire marching percussion ensemble. Designed to focus on commonly used warm-ups, the exercises combine technical areas across multiple percussive instruments into a sequence to help easily manage ensemble development. Includes scores and parts. Each part of the sequence also offers the following applications:

• Visual Sequence for the battery to perform while playing
• Pedaling variations for vibraphone players
• Interchangeable options for mixed level playing

Description

Power UP! is an exciting, groovy set of warm up etudes intended for the advanced battery ensemble. It is designed to enhance the warm up experience by promoting a musical approach to establish the state-of-the-art sound while focusing on various technical skills common to most battery warm ups. Includes:

• Ensemble Scores and Individual Parts
• Technical Advice and Approach
• Performance Tips
• Variations for Optional Use

Description

Trade Secrets from Sync UP! takes the same Warm-UP sequence exercises used in Sync UP! and reveals the secret variations that will develop the entire marching percussion ensemble. It is the work done behind the scenes opening the vault of boundless possibilities to expand, clarify and establish technique on all instruments. Designed to extend beyond, this gives an inside look at the specific variations that pushes various skills to their ideal development. Includes:

• Drumming Ideas for the entire battery
• Round Patterns to apply on tenors
• Split Concepts with 2, 3, and 5 drums for bass drums
• Two and four mallet Melodic Options
• Introduces NEW, INVALUABLE exercises

Description

Mission: Rudiments is the ultimate resource for mastering all 40 Percussive Arts Society International Drum Rudiments. It is an in-depth look at Hand Motion, Embellishment Quality, and Rhythmic Interpretation through:

• Break Down Exercises
• Progressive Tempo Markings
• Musical Endurance
• Combined Rudiment Sheets

Description

The Shapes of Scales and Permutations is the ultimate resource to understanding Major Scale Structure and Four-Mallet Permutation. It visually presents Mallet Motion, Scale Quality, and Permutation Direction through:

• Break Down Exercises
• Progressive Tempo Markings
• Musical Endurance
• Combined Scale & Permutation Sheets

Description

Blueprints for Groove and Style is the ultimate resource for studying interdependence on the drum set. It looks at 63 Drum Patterns with varying styles giving practical applications to understanding motion on all four limbs through:

• Break Down Exercises
• Progressive Tempo Markings
• Musical Endurance
• Multiple Style Interpretations