Thundercussion 2011 Technique

Snare drums:
Excerpts from "The Blue Way" packet - Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps

Goals:
In order to achieve our goal of being the absolute best in the activity, we must
simultaneously achieve exact uniformity in technique, touch, sound quality,
rhythmic clarity, and dynamic clarity. Always strive for a BIG, STRONG, uniform quality
of sound as you play---quality of sound is everything. Allow the stick to resonate
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marking time, in front of a mirror to encourage absolute consistency.
Technique:
Right Hand - Grip the stick with your thumb/Index finger connecting at approx.
1/3 from the bottom of the stick. Middle, ring, and pinky fingers are all wrapped naturally
around the stick, they never completely leaving the stick when in motion.

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YES

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between the thumb and index finger. It should also rest on the cuticle of the ring finger.
The pinky stays under the ring finger. The pad of the thumb connects with the index
finger around the stick. The middle finger relaxes around the stick, it is not straight. The
arm and stick should make a 45 degree angle and not be perpendicular or parallel to
the arm.

NO

YES

Stick Height Chart

This chart provides guidelines for relating stick heights to dynamic markings indicated throughout
parts. Although the stick height may be changed in various playing situations, this chart provides a
constant frame of reference and is considered default.
Dynamic*
Pianissimo (pp)
Piano (p)
Mezzo Piano (mp)
Mezzo Forte (mf)
Forte (f)
Fortissimo (ff)

Inner Beats
1
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3
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9
12

Full Accents (^)

N/A
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PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL DRUM RUDIMENTS

ALL RUDIMENTS SHOULD BE PRACTICED: OPEN (SLOW) TO CLOSE (FAST) TO OPEN (SLOW) AND/OR AT AN EVEN MODERATE MARCH TEMPO.

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Copyright 1984 by the Percussive Arts Society, 110 W. Washington Street, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46204
International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

PAS INTERNATIONAL DRUM RUDIMENTS PAGE 2

III. FLAM RUDIMENTS

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SHHS Thundercussion 2011 Excercises

Rebound Down

Variations

1. "Eights Down" - as written, Cymbals split in two parts (1=RH, 2=LH)

2. "Decrescendos" - each hand loud to soft, Cymbals split in two parts (1=RH, 2=LH)
3. "Cresendos" - each hand soft to loud, Cymbals split in two parts (1=RH, 2=LH)
4. "Downbeat Accent" - accent first note of each hand, cymbals sizzle downbeat of each measure
5. "Last Beat Accent" - accent last note of each hand, cymbals as written
David Wingerson
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Variations
1. "Combined Grid" = As written, Cymbals play quarters
2. "Diddles" = Diddles replace accents, Cymbals play eighths
3. "Buzzed Accents" = Buzzes replace accents, Cymbals play split eighths
4. "Accent Timing" = Accents only, Cymbals play accents (only first note of groups of more than one)

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