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What is the recommended size for jazz double-headed bass drums?
What is the recommended size for jazz double-headed bass drums?
What size is the general snare drum?
What size is the general snare drum?
What are the generally recommended sizes for mounted toms?
What are the generally recommended sizes for mounted toms?
What are the typical sizes for a floor tom?
What are the typical sizes for a floor tom?
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Which of the following is NOT a common drum set brand?
Which of the following is NOT a common drum set brand?
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What is the typical size for a crash cymbal?
What is the typical size for a crash cymbal?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of cymbal mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cymbal mentioned in the text?
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Which drum head is recommended for the batter (top) head of a snare or tom?
Which drum head is recommended for the batter (top) head of a snare or tom?
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What are some common instruments that are used in this type of 'comping'?
What are some common instruments that are used in this type of 'comping'?
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What is the primary focus of the exercises mentioned in the content?
What is the primary focus of the exercises mentioned in the content?
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What does the term "swing" refer to in drumming exercises?
What does the term "swing" refer to in drumming exercises?
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Which hand is primarily used for 'comping' in the provided exercises?
Which hand is primarily used for 'comping' in the provided exercises?
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How are the eighth-notes described in the 'Swing' section of the exercises?
How are the eighth-notes described in the 'Swing' section of the exercises?
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What symbol is used to indicate a swing feel in the provided exercises?
What symbol is used to indicate a swing feel in the provided exercises?
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What type of note pattern is emphasized in Ted Reed's exercises?
What type of note pattern is emphasized in Ted Reed's exercises?
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In the context of teaching swing, what do the exercises encourage drummers to achieve?
In the context of teaching swing, what do the exercises encourage drummers to achieve?
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What does the use of various symbols (like and ) in the exercises represent?
What does the use of various symbols (like and ) in the exercises represent?
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What is a defining characteristic of Cool Style in jazz music?
What is a defining characteristic of Cool Style in jazz music?
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Which style of jazz is known for emphasizing off-beats?
Which style of jazz is known for emphasizing off-beats?
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What does Free Jazz eliminate in its performance?
What does Free Jazz eliminate in its performance?
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Which approach to reading drum set notation encourages singing or mimicking parts separately?
Which approach to reading drum set notation encourages singing or mimicking parts separately?
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How does Hard Bop differ from other jazz styles?
How does Hard Bop differ from other jazz styles?
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What is the main focus of Post-Bop jazz?
What is the main focus of Post-Bop jazz?
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Which technique is NOT part of the suggested approaches for reading drum set notation?
Which technique is NOT part of the suggested approaches for reading drum set notation?
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What is a primary objective of studying the drum set?
What is a primary objective of studying the drum set?
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What size hi-hat cymbals should be avoided?
What size hi-hat cymbals should be avoided?
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Which type of drumsticks are considered suitable for beginners?
Which type of drumsticks are considered suitable for beginners?
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What development led to the creation of the drumset?
What development led to the creation of the drumset?
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Which feature became more prominent in drumsets during the 1930s and 1940s?
Which feature became more prominent in drumsets during the 1930s and 1940s?
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What is the primary role of yarn mallets in drumming?
What is the primary role of yarn mallets in drumming?
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During which decades did the influence of Rock & Roll significantly shape the drumset?
During which decades did the influence of Rock & Roll significantly shape the drumset?
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What is a recommended accessory for securing hi-hat cymbals to the stand?
What is a recommended accessory for securing hi-hat cymbals to the stand?
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What type of musical styles influenced early jazz?
What type of musical styles influenced early jazz?
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What purpose did double-sticking serve in early 20th-century drumming?
What purpose did double-sticking serve in early 20th-century drumming?
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What change did the introduction of plastic heads bring to drums?
What change did the introduction of plastic heads bring to drums?
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What pattern accompanies the swing ride cymbal in the samples?
What pattern accompanies the swing ride cymbal in the samples?
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In the context of the drum set, what is a recommended approach to soloing?
In the context of the drum set, what is a recommended approach to soloing?
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What does the 'In 2' section indicate in the drum chart?
What does the 'In 2' section indicate in the drum chart?
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What does the notation ‘p’ signify in the drum chart?
What does the notation ‘p’ signify in the drum chart?
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Which of the following is an idea for building solos for the drum set?
Which of the following is an idea for building solos for the drum set?
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What is the effect of playing fills in a drum solo?
What is the effect of playing fills in a drum solo?
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What does the term 'Rock Groove' refer to?
What does the term 'Rock Groove' refer to?
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In the 'When You're Smiling' chart, which element is integral for rhythm?
In the 'When You're Smiling' chart, which element is integral for rhythm?
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What does 'A In 2' imply about the rhythm presented?
What does 'A In 2' imply about the rhythm presented?
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When building a solo, what is NOT recommended?
When building a solo, what is NOT recommended?
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Which dynamic marking follows 'fill' in the provided content?
Which dynamic marking follows 'fill' in the provided content?
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What is a key characteristic of jazz drumming mentioned?
What is a key characteristic of jazz drumming mentioned?
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What is essential for drummers to successfully interpret 'When You're Smiling'?
What is essential for drummers to successfully interpret 'When You're Smiling'?
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What does the 'In 4' section suggest about the drum patterns?
What does the 'In 4' section suggest about the drum patterns?
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Flashcards
Drumset
Drumset
A combination of percussion instruments played together, usually consisting of a bass drum, snare drum, toms, cymbals, and hardware.
Bass Drum Size
Bass Drum Size
The size of the bass drum varies; 20” is recommended for general use, while 18” is suitable for jazz.
Snare Drum
Snare Drum
A drum with a depth of about 5” and a diameter of 14”, crucial for backbeats in drumming.
Cymbal Types
Cymbal Types
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Drum Throne
Drum Throne
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Tuning Drum Heads
Tuning Drum Heads
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Cymbal Brands
Cymbal Brands
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Drum Hardware
Drum Hardware
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Swing
Swing
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Bebop
Bebop
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Cool Style
Cool Style
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Free Jazz
Free Jazz
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Hard Bop
Hard Bop
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Post-Bop
Post-Bop
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Drum Set Notation
Drum Set Notation
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Rudiments on Drumset
Rudiments on Drumset
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Swing Style
Swing Style
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Syncopation
Syncopation
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Eighth Notes
Eighth Notes
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Left Hand Comping
Left Hand Comping
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Cymbal
Cymbal
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Swing Eighth-Notes
Swing Eighth-Notes
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Ted Reed's Syncopation
Ted Reed's Syncopation
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Swing Ride Cymbal
Swing Ride Cymbal
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Hi-Hat Beats
Hi-Hat Beats
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Jazz Chart
Jazz Chart
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When You're Smiling
When You're Smiling
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Drum Arrangement
Drum Arrangement
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Building Solos
Building Solos
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Melodic Phrases
Melodic Phrases
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Ground Rules for Drummers
Ground Rules for Drummers
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Mental Hearing
Mental Hearing
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Rock Groove
Rock Groove
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Fill
Fill
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Constant Rhythm
Constant Rhythm
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Jazz Improvisation
Jazz Improvisation
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Rhythm Section
Rhythm Section
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Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat
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Hi-Hat Clutch
Hi-Hat Clutch
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Drum Sticks
Drum Sticks
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Brushes
Brushes
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Yarn Mallets
Yarn Mallets
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Trap Set
Trap Set
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Evolution of Jazz Drumming
Evolution of Jazz Drumming
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Double Bass Drums
Double Bass Drums
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Cymbal Sounds Development
Cymbal Sounds Development
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Electronic Drums
Electronic Drums
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Preparation Exercises
Preparation Exercises
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Triplet
Triplet
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Accents
Accents
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Time-Keeping Fills
Time-Keeping Fills
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Comping
Comping
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Left Hand Technique
Left Hand Technique
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Bass Drum
Bass Drum
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Rhythmic Patterns
Rhythmic Patterns
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Bop Drumming
Bop Drumming
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Jazz Comping
Jazz Comping
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Dynamic Markings
Dynamic Markings
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Figure Diagrams
Figure Diagrams
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Study Notes
Drumset Equipment
- Drumset names include: drum set, kit, drum kit, trap set
- Popular brands include Yamaha, Pearl, DW, Gretsch, Tama, Ludwig
- Double-headed bass drums (Jazz): 18" for combo; 20" recommended for general
- Double-headed bass drums (Rock): 20", 22", 24"
- Mounted toms (commonly 8" x 12", 9" x 13")
- Floor toms (14", 16", 18")
- Snare drum (typically 14" diameter, 5" depth)
Drumset Parts
- Diagrammed parts included: ride cymbal, crash cymbal, snare drum, mounted tom, floor tom, kick drum/bass drum, bass drum spurs, high hat, cymbal stand, high hat clutch, rug.
Drumset Equipment (continued)
- Spurs: bass drum leveling & slide deterrent
- Hardware: medium or light weights recommended for snare drum stand, hi-hat, drum throne, 3 cymbal stands
- Cymbal stands with rubber feet
Equipment Continued
- Drum throne: stool (wood, plastic)
- Bass drum pedal: with beater (flat, wood, plastic)
- Drum rug
- Drum heads: Remo Ambassador (medium coated), Remo Diplomat (thin clear), Remo Pinstripe, Remo Fiberskyn III, Remo Clear, Evans, Aquarian (many types)
- Mufflers: strongly recommended "open" snare and toms, without muffling
Cymbal Types
- Ride cymbal (player's right): often 20", dry, rhythmic sound quality
- Crash cymbal (player's left): at least one needed, typically 16" or 17"
- Splash cymbal: specialty cymbal, usually 6", 8", or 10" (8" or 10" recommended)
- Sizzle/Rivet cymbal: any cymbal can be a sizzle cymbal, often drilled into an 18" or 20" ride cymbal (used in backup jazz or ballet)
- Chinese cymbal: upward-flanged edges; "trashy" sound. Used for energized funk/fusion
- Makers: Sabian, K-Zildjian & A-Zildjian, Paiste, Istanbul
Sticks and Accessories
- Drum keys
- Drum sticks: Vic Firth, Regal Tip, Pro-Mark
- Brushes: (wire or Nylon), Vic Firth Heritage Brush, Regal Tip (561A), Clayton Cameron, Nylon brushes (good for lighter rock)
- Yarn Mallets/Felt Mallets: used for cymbal/tom-tom rolls in ballad styles
- Stick Bags: for drum set convenience (low tom)
- Cases: reinforced, weatherproof, foam-lined (with wheels) for large stands/hardware; Humes & Berg Co.
Basic Sound Guidelines
- Jazz styles
- Funk, hip hop, and fusion styles
- Latin styles
History of Drumsets
- Earliest influence: African and European military organizations, New Orleans funeral bands, military musicians
- Early drumsets were assembled due to economic reasons and comprised of a bass drum, snare drum, and a very few cymbals (one or two toms)
- Early 20th Century developments: ragtime, fox trots, Dixieland, vaudeville shows, theaters, and movies
- Time-keeping via military march approach
- Drumset expanded with cymbals, tom toms (snare and bass) -known as "traps" or "trap sets"
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Louis Armstrong's Hot Seven: influential ensemble
- 1930s-1940s: sound effects removed, cymbals/hi-hats more important ,two-headed toms replaced Chinese tom-toms, heavy bass drum to keep beat (Jo-Jones).
- 1950s and 1960s: Rock'n'roll influence, more toms, cymbals, and stylized time-keeping rock beats, strong backbeats (beats 2 & 4), and the use of big bands & post-bop, free jazz development, Elvin Jones (John Coltrane).
- 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s: even larger drumsets (more toms & cymbals), with double bass drums, use of lower pitches in tuning, manufacturers developing more variety of sounds for cymbals, development of electronic drums, digital interfacing and sampling, acoustic sounds recalled via electronic triggers or drum pads (Steely Dan).
Instructional Resources
- Recommended resources: Chapin, Jim. Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer; Reed, Ted. Syncopation for the Modern Drummer.
Five Approaches to Reading Drum Set Notation
- Start slowly (increasing speed gradually)
- Always count aloud
- Sing (verbally mimic)
- Work with a metronome
- Approaches: Single line addition, Vertical analysis (“Continuous”/”Beat-by-Beat”), Mixed combinations, Singing additions
Drum Set Playing Test
- Test consists of 5 different styles of music including Light Rock, Jazz (Swing), Bossa Nova, Samba, and Disco-Rock.
Rudiments on Drum Sets
- Various exercises for different Jazz styles
- Included rudiment exercises for various rhythms including "Triplet Phrase", "Subtraction Sequence", "Shuffle", "Paradiddles", "Rolls", "Cross-stick shots/Combinations", and "Right Hand Sweeps".
Syncopation Exercises
- Various exercises using different rhythms
- Exercises including "Swing", "Broken Swing Feel", and "Jazz Waltz or 3/4 Swing", as well as a "Shuffle" rhythm. Includes “Syncopation Exercises” (Ted Reed).
Syncopation Exercises with Cymbal
- Cymbal exercises (“Syncopation Exercises” from Ted Reed).
Teaching Swing/Exercises
- Multiple charts and figures for different practice types and timing/rhythm exercises for left/right hand.
Triplet-based Fills
- Various charts and figures focusing on triplet-based patterns for drumming timing exercises
- “Triplet-based Time-Keeping Fills” (based on Ted Reed's SYNCOPATION)
Art of Bop Drumming (comping)
- Method book for jazz comping in both snare and bass drum
- Includes specific drumset performance examples, including steady swing ride cymbal patterns and hi-hat beats on 2 and 4.
- Specific examples provided from page 18 & page 22.
Jazz Chart
- Includes drum charts for a Jazz song “When You’re Smiling”.
Rock Groove
- Includes rock and roll, rock, funk, and fusion drum charts.
Soloing for Drum Set
- Soloing ground rules for drummers to follow and examples for building solos
- Importance of playing in the style of the song, "good feel", and "telling a story"
- Use musical motifs, phrases, rhythmic motives when playing.
- Concepts of themes & variations, call & response, dynamic contrasts, tension & release, textural changes, and rhythmic displacement while playing.
Brush Playing
- Brush playing for ballads, light jazz, and Latin grooves.
- Importance of avoiding aggressive/sharp stick drumming techniques, instead using a flow and “satisfying experience”.
Basic Brush Patterns
- Various patterns (traditional, slide tap, eyes) for ride/medium tempos with specific directions and counting instructions for each hand.
Listening in the Band
- Listening aspects such as style, the rhythm section, and soloist(s) are important
- Dynamics of music should be evaluated, specifically how the bass drum "feathers" (sounds) within the music.
Problems and Solutions (Rhythm Section)
- Common problems and solution to the rhythm section including: Lack of counting & subdivision, Note length problems between bass & drums, Bass drum volume issues, Slow tempi, and playing errors such as “over-playing”, “kicks, hits, punches, set-ups, and fills” when drummers are not playing accurately with the other band members, and rhythm section cohesiveness.
- Various fixes for each problem by taking portions of music away to retrain musical skill.
Part Preparation
- Preparation techniques for various musical parts, such as notation, numbers, and identifying musical phrases
- Techniques using multiple measures / repeated bar exercises, marking and enlarging.
Director/Teacher Checklist
- Checklist for instructors and directors to ensure the drumset setup, position, and performance are correct
- Examples for position of musical items, such as cymbals, music stands, and position of "foot pedals"
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Test your knowledge about drumset equipment, including various types of drums, popular brands, and essential parts. This quiz covers everything from the specifications of bass drums to the components of a drum kit. Perfect for aspiring drummers and music enthusiasts.