![]() So much of what our students learn from snare drum study - technique, tone, touch, control, speed, rudiments and reading skills - can be applied to other percussion instruments. Whether laying down a powerful backbeat on drum set, executing a delicate passage in orchestra or cleaning a showstopping feature in drumline, the snare drum acts as the “nucleus” of percussion - the center from which everything else derives. One of the things that makes the snare drum and snare drummers special is the capacity and responsibility to lead. ![]() While this goal might sound simple, it certainly is not easy because mastering the snare drum roll is a lifelong quest for even the most seasoned professionals. The goal of this article is simple: To help your students become more confident playing buzz/multiple bounce/concert rolls on snare drum. Or perhaps it was choppy, crushed or uneven, leaving your student deflated or even unaware of what a good roll should sound like. Perhaps it was smooth, expressive and confident - maybe the result of assigning your best snare drummer to the part. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a time when you were conducting on the podium and cued a much anticipated, exposed and important snare drumroll.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |