The final installment is here: today we go beyond the basics of multi-tenor drumming! So far, we have covered the essential skills every tenor drummer should know. Now I bring you more advanced concepts that are sure to Read more “How to Play Marching Tenor Drums, part 7 of 7: Beyond the Basics”
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How to Play Marching Tenor Drums, part 6 of 7: Cool Stuff You Should Know
When I released the first video in this marching tenor drums series, I gave a broad overview of what each video would cover. I listed video #6 as “Essential Vocabulary.” But honestly, doesn’t “Cool Stuff You Should Know” have a better ring to it? Either way, this lesson covers the essential tenor vocabulary not previously covered. After watching this, you will Read more “How to Play Marching Tenor Drums, part 6 of 7: Cool Stuff You Should Know”
How to Play Marching Tenor Drums, Part 4 of 7: Crossovers
It’s crossover week! Check out the newest video:
This 7-part series becomes more interesting as crossovers–a true staple of tenor drumming–are explored in a variety of ways. This video covers 13 crossover patterns, including a long “Crossover Builders” exercise that goes through all 18 crossover positions.
The “Crossover Builders” exercise and a transcript of the video are included below. Just a reminder: If you don’t already have Read more “How to Play Marching Tenor Drums, Part 4 of 7: Crossovers”