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Educational Articles
Innovation has led to many developments in how cymbals are employed in today's various marching percussion styles. For insight, we turned to a few leading personalities active in DCI, WGI and collegiate marching bands. (more) (reprinted with permission from Sabian's Tempo magazine) Approaching the First Lesson: Suggestions for the Private Percussion Teacher In the first meeting with a prospective student, the private teacher's initial approach is crucial. This is true regardless of whether the student is at the beginning, intermediate, or advanced level. (more) Interpreting Roll Passages In 6/8 As a result of fundamental material being initially introduced to students in quarter-based time signatures, there is often confusion when transferring this material to eighth-based time signatures, specifically 6/8. (more) Selecting Solo Material For Grade School Percussionists As solo and ensemble season approaches, one challenge posed to private teachers and band directors is the selection of appropriate literature for the grade school percussionist. (more) Sticking With A Plan: The Hybrid Sticking System The following approach to sticking will create the consistency, accuracy, comfort, and improved dexterity crucial to the developing snare drummer. There are two primary sticking systems used today: the alternate system and the Straight system. (more) Marching Bass Drum Tuning: "Springtime to Showtime" Achieving and maintaining a quality tuning, which addresses issues of tone quality and general musicianship, can be an elusive goal. However, this task can be simplified by establishing and following a procedure which is implemented from the moment the drums are taken out of storage in the spring to the introduction by the stadium announcer in the fall. (more)
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