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multiple bounce stroke ~ may be used to sustain the sound: ‘ona drum. To create a multiple bounce stroke, squeeze at the fulcrum (pivot point between your thumb and index finger) once the stick strikes the drum. Strive fora sustained "buzz2z" sound consisting of many bounces that gradually decrease in intensity yee Sounds: Lo RRane Lbtas ee cole | ainda call 14, Rhythm Time > 1) Write the counting and clap the rhythm before you play. 2) Play on S.D. or S. Cym. (with S.D. stick), or on the note D (Concert D) on Mit. ged Libre Lh ey 15. Rising Rhythms ||| CR SHOSRE AE > Strike the Mlts, notes in the center ofthe bars. 2 le ben LRER EL RLERL R LRER Lo oR LRERE Mt brerfo sp. 16. Stepping Stones > Be sure the strokes repeated by the same hand sound alike. RRLL R Lime RLERL R LRoR tri ts, so. 17. Rain, Rain oO > Triangle (Tri,) is introduced on page 3b. Traditional Rok RRL RARER ERE R LR EL RERL RE Mls 1, sD. 18. In a Minor Mood > Count, clap, sing, and play! @ Mts, Tri. sp. nb, 19, Hot Cross Buns English Folk Song Mis, Mts Be » 1) Drawa treble clef atthe beginning of the staff. 21. Mallets Private Lesson 2) Trace the notes, accidental, and rests, and draw three more of each Mts PAP aaNet) oO" > Drawa non-pitch clef at the beginning of each staff. > Experiment to find the right amount of fulcrum squeeze to create along “buzzz2.” re 2! 7 Allan ko ea re accetnonn ved B)etrtrie, ete ett tent ete meee ane sD. > Ifyou prefer open double stroke to multiple bounce stroke study, interpret the “2” strokes ¢ as open double strokes throughout Tradition of Excellence, For more information on open double strokes, see Drums page 39. ne aS eee Cc) | phrase ~ musical sentence, often 4or8 measures lon ‘round ~ song in which the same partis played or sun Cee) by Sroormore groups starting at different times ‘composition — creation of musie that can be performed lates usually from written notation “Slot 22, Little Robin Redbreast ase 1st Phrase 2nd Phrase Soto ‘Tutt Solo Tutti Tradition Mts trur/treri[rrer © > 23, Skill Builder: Merrily We Roll Along > Count clap, sing, and play! When you reach the ‘Tradition sosn VY end of the song, repeat once from the beginnii St) oe ee RLRE RULER RARER Let Rint rtrtrint ep Mus, f with $.D, stick S.cym. ‘st 24, Itsy Bitsy Spider — Round add bracketsto show the phrases Tradition Mts. sp. bb > Play the non-accented S. Cym. notes with the stick tip and the di) 25, ALa Rueda accented notes with the stick shoulder. Try dampening on the rests. Spanish Folk Song Soli (woodwinds) Tutti Soli (brass/percussion) Tat Mis, with 8.D. stick on bell S.C), sp. BD. > Be sure to suspend the Ti. at eye level withthe open end opposite your playing hand. 26. Love Somebody — Duet > Try dampening on the rests. Traditional Mit Mts. 27. Good King Wenceslas Ca Traditional English Carol Solo/Soti Tw Solo/Soli ‘Tutti Mus. > 1) Draw a treble clef. 2) Complete and play your composition, ‘Composer 10 Mis sp. BD. Mus, id ts, “ones re} = eee rutie( Flam - one of the 40 PAS International Drum Rudiments (GeeDruinsp.47) right Flam starting position right Flam — “ mn left stick strikes just before the right; sounds like ELAM" left Flam - right stick strikes just before the left sounds like *FLAM” aPRECT , 30. Chop Builder (a == = | +1 Me 31. Camptown Races > Draw the missing notes in the ovals before you play. Solo/Soli Tutti \ Seen Foster Americas ret popaar fomguriter was bormon the SOth anniversary of ‘aan adeendece the Forth of ay 180, Solo/Soli ‘Tutti Amei Stephen Fostef (1826-1864) rican Compost oo ie Ai \] bo 32. Skill Builder > Stuve for sustained, overlapping, “buzzz2” sound on the SD. Z notes > Add brackets to show the phrases. Mus. 33, London Bridge — Duet English Folk Song A Mus. sp. 34, The Frog’s Song — Round @YaI9 Japanese Folk Song S.cym. Eee er ey eee » Strive fora cleas, ound sound, Draw the tone out ofthe bars. RLR LRE CROER LRL RERL R LRLR Mts, 5 Aen » Practice the right Flams in(A], left Flams in[BI, and alternating Flams in CET GCE oO slowly at first to learn the correct motions. Listen fora good “ELAM” sound dl rL oak fej teehee HL GR ak sp. meer “Miastening Excelience! Drumsp.38,41 Ra Sleigh Bells (Sigh. Bls.) oO 1) With one hand, hold the handle of the sleigh bells so that the instrument points down. 2) With your other hand, make a fist and place it on the end of the handle EE 1) Raise your fist and firmly strike the end of the handle to create a jingle sound. 2) Hold the handle stationary as you strike it with your fist. handle Se Wood Block (W. Blk.) oO GE Ge 1) With one hand, hold the wood block from the bottom; do not squeeze too tightly. 2) With your other hand, grip a rubber mallet or drum stick and position it a few inches away from the wood block GE nonce 1) With the mallet or stick, strike the top surface ofthe wood block just off-center. Use a quick, down-up wrist motion. 2) In certain situations, you will play the wood block while it rests on a soft surface. In these cases, you may also use two sticks or mallets— one in each hand. Claves (Clvs.) oO DE nese 1) Turn one hand palm-up and bend your fingers toward your palm to create a loose fist. Place one of the claves on that hand so that the clave rests between the base of your thumb and your fingertips. Your hand should form a hollow chamber underneath the clave. 2) With your other hand, hold the other clave by the end. Position the claves at an angle to one another. GER 1) Bring the clave you are holding by the end down to strike the clave in your cupped hand. Use a quick, down-up motion. 2) Hold your cupped hand stationary as the claves are played. Tambourine (Tamb.) oO Enns () With one hand, grip the tambourine rim with your thumb on the head side and your other fingers curling around the shell. Grip at a position on the shell where there are no jingles. 2) Hold the tambourine at chest or shoulder level and at an angle to the floor. 3) With your other hand, bunch together your fingertips and position them above the head. fea GE kuckene eas aes \) With your fingertips, strike the head off-center. Use a quick wrist motion. Jingles 2) Hold the tambourine stationary as shell/fame you strike it 3) Keep your fingers on the head after making contact unless the music calls for a more open sound. Maracas (Mcas.) oO Genelec 1) With each hand, grip the handle of a maraca. You may wish to extend the index finger of each hand so . that it touches the bulb. bulbs/bells gy 2) Position the maracas parallel or at a slight angle to the floor. Playing the Maracas {) Using your wrist to create a miniature whi me , flick one of the maracas to create a “tsk” sound. 2) To play consecutive notes, frst flick one maraca, and then the other. top Cowbell (Cwbl.) GP" ~y F—mouth GEvne ie 1) Rest the cowbell in one hand, with your thumb and little finger supporting the sides. Use your other three fingers for dampening, or to provide additional support. 2) With your other hand, grip a heavy drum stick, cowbell beater, or other mallet. pellets/beads {inside bulbs) handles: Playing the Cowbell 1) With the stick or beater, strike the cowbell on the top surface or edge ofthe mouth. Use a quick, down-up wrist motion. Ny Wai ieseehdivietiamarressce datnell Mee Ce Tray a Sn Ta trio — piece of music featuring three ices in the music different parts played or sung together introduction ~ opening passage of a piece ‘of music theme - a melody within a piece of music —Bnler the tage or performance area confidently. Make eye contact with the audience and smile. IU AAREEGLISA — srand o ital. Be postive and energetic I's fan ta share your musie with others! Solo: Mits.A Duet: Mits. A+B Trio: Mits. A+B+C Percussion Ensemble or Full Band: All Percussion Parts 12 7) Ww vod eo = ul wv 2 Lu Jingle Bells 45, Pierpont (1822-1893) ‘American Composer 1, Introduction 3 A [5 |theme ; ts. ts, Ms Mts. Ms, Mts, > Repeat back to[ 5] Jingle Bells » Sleigh bells (Slgh. Bis.) are introduced on page 12a, Introduction rn i 4 Sigh. Bs L sp. bo: > nepeatbackto[5]} AD Jolly Old St. Nicholas Traditional Theme Tee eine 4s 6 7s ts, == = Jolly Old St. Nicholas Jt Sere : depen ty lake: io ee as ws ig aca gc as sa 8 SS re Jewish Folk Song 3 The Dreidel Song 5 Mts Mts Mts The Dreidel Song >1n %, and other time signatures, — indicates fall measure of rest > Wood block (W. Blk.) is introduced on page 12a. Theme with rubber mallet ay wm. jut TH. BS + eee roe Hos oe | aR | ie af 4 Whe ow 13, cont. Kwanzaa Celebration David Bobrowitz (b. 1945) American Composer Introduction Mis, Mus, ts, Mus. Kwanzaa Celebration » Claves (Clvs.) are introduced on page 12a, Introduction 2 ¢ i. [5]™eme : 7 ‘ ee Ue I A WL EE eH IE em |e ae ei Ly 1 tsa | oa ep pet a Strike the $.D. rim with the shoulder of the stick. ° 10 ona pollo gilt yt, Lola (33) ity gy Lt LH

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