A FRESH APPROACH
By Mark Wessels

BRUSH UP ON YOUR READING SKILLS

 

A Logical Approach for Developing Rhythmic Reading Abilities
and Musicianship on the Snare Drum
by Mark Wessels

Vic Firth is excited to offer students and teachers around the world exposure to some of the best teaching methods and strategies. Mark Wessels' book, A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum is the most comprehensive method available that simultaneously provides instruction for rhythm reading, technique fundamentals, rudimental training, coordination and musicianship necessary for today's well rounded percussionist!

The play-along accompaniment CD makes practicing FUN by providing hip grooves, utilizing percussion instruments from around the world. Young players are introduced to Turkish, Indonesian, African styles - along with popular American music such as Hip-Hop, Rock and Rap!

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TAKE THE ONLINE LESSONS:

The lessons excerpted in this feature specifically target rhythm reading and musical training for beginning through intermediate percussionists and include play-along accompaniments from the audio CDs!

 

 Lesson 1:
  Sticking exercises, essential musical terms.
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 Lesson 2:
  Quarter notes and rests in quarter time signatures, buzz stroke.
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 Lesson 3:
  Eighth notes (in pairs).
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 Lesson 4:
  Half notes, 8th notes and rests in 8 time signatures.
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 Lesson 5:
  8th rests in quarter time.
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 Lesson 6:
  "1-e-&-a" or "1-ta-te-ta" rhythm in quarter time signatures.
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 Lesson 7:
  Dotted half notes, 16th notes in 8 time signatures, the flam.
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 More Advanced Studies:
  Including etudes utilizing "8 time" signatures, rudiments, multiple drums and musical studies.
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