A FRESH APPROACH TO
TECHNIQUE AND MUSICIANSHIP WITH FOUR MALLETS
by David Skidmore

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 and phrasing concepts from the lesson into a musically meaningful piece. Individual solos or combinations of solos from the book are perfect for performing on recitals, solo contests, or high school and college auditions.

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Introduction
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Introduction - 4 Mallet Grip
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Introduction - Seven Stroke Types
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Introduction - How to Use the Book
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Lesson 1
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Lesson 2
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Lesson 3
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Lesson 4
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Lesson 5
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Lesson 6
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Lesson 7
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Lesson 8
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    A Fresh Approach to 4 Mallets: Lesson 9

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