Welcome to my first course! This is all about the first rudiment we all learn as drummers/percussionists, the Single Stroke Roll.
I talk about how important this rudiment is and how it applies to literally everything we will have to play, no matter the instrument.
Technique/Explanation/Motions
Speed exercises
Downloadable exercises and etudes at different levels
Drumset applications (grooves, fills, improvisation)
The timpani roll
Orchestral excerpts (snare, timpani, xylophone, tambourine)
My goal is to inspire players to see how important something so “basic” is across all musical genres. It can be the difference between good and great and landing a job in music. Don’t take the basics for granted. That’s why we still practice this stuff forever!
Here is a brief overview-