LESSON 2:DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKES AND INTERVAL CHANGES In this educational series, Grammy Award-winning artist and composer David Skidmore introduces each of the fundamental 4-mallet skills step-by-step in 24 progressive lessons. Exercises in each lesson provide not only technical training, but also teach valuable musical phrasing concepts. Each lesson culminates with a short solo that develops …
LESSON 1: DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKES, SHIFTING In this educational series, Grammy Award-winning artist and composer David Skidmore introduces each of the fundamental 4-mallet skills step-by-step in 24 progressive lessons. Exercises in each lesson provide not only technical training, but also teach valuable musical phrasing concepts. Each lesson culminates with a short solo that develops the …
INTRODUCTION 3: HOW TO USE THE BOOK In this educational series, Grammy Award-winning artist and composer David Skidmore introduces each of the fundamental 4-mallet skills step-by-step in 24 progressive lessons. Exercises in each lesson provide not only technical training, but also teach valuable musical phrasing concepts. Each lesson culminates with a short solo that develops …
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INTRODUCTION 2: THE SEVEN STROKE TYPES In this educational series, Grammy Award-winning artist and composer David Skidmore introduces each of the fundamental 4-mallet skills step-by-step in 24 progressive lessons. Exercises in each lesson provide not only technical training, but also teach valuable musical phrasing concepts. Each lesson culminates with a short solo that develops the …
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PLAY-ALONG TRACKs:“MINOR NATURAL”FEATURING ART BERSTEIN DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE CHART “UNDER THE HOOD” BY ABCDART BERNSTEIN AND CHUCK D’ALOIA Listen on Apple Music Listen on Spotify PLAYER FAVORITES PERFORMANCE WITHOUT LIMITATION…BY DESIGN For nearly 60 years, we at the Vic Firth Company have focused on developing and manufacturing what has become the world’s most …
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PLAY-ALONG TRACKs:LESSON 33: “ESCOLA DE SAMBA”FEATURING STANTON MOORE In our ongoing effort to provide teachers and students with high quality educational material, Vic Firth has worked with several of the world’s top artists to obtain playalong tracks that can be used in the private teaching studio or for individual practice. No matter the style of …
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PLAY-ALONG TRACKs:“MINOR NATURAL”FEATURING ART BERSTEIN DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE CHART “GEARS” BY ABCDART BERNSTEIN AND CHUCK D’ALOIA Listen on Apple Music Listen on Spotify PLAYER FAVORITES PERFORMANCE WITHOUT LIMITATION…BY DESIGN For nearly 60 years, we at the Vic Firth Company have focused on developing and manufacturing what has become the world’s most popular drumsticks, …
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PLAY-ALONG TRACKs:“ISLAND HOPPING”FEATURING STEVE HOUGHTON DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE CHART THIS TRACK IS EXCERPTED FROMTHE DRUMSET PERFORMER A Contemporary Approach to Playing the Drumsby Steve Houghton and Wendell Yuponce Created to build the vocabulary and confidence of the aspiring drumset performer. Techniques such as time-keeping, soloing, effective filling, phrasing, and chart reading are all …
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PLAY-ALONG TRACKs:“SAMBA, SLOW” FROM GROOVE ESSENTIALS 1.0 DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE CHART THE PERFECT STICK FOR THE PERFECT GROOVE! TOMMY IGOE “GROOVE ESSENTIALS” SIGNATURE STICK Designed with prolific drummer and educator Tommy Igoe, these sticks offer length and extended taper for added leverage, power, and a great feel. “Taj Mahal” tip is ideal for …
INTRODUCTION 1: FOUR MALLET GRIP In this educational series, Grammy Award-winning artist and composer David Skidmore introduces each of the fundamental 4-mallet skills step-by-step in 24 progressive lessons. Exercises in each lesson provide not only technical training, but also teach valuable musical phrasing concepts. Each lesson culminates with a short solo that develops the techniques …
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