End of class performance tempo is quarter note = 108 for all rhythm pattern sets delivered.

This class is written with the synthesis of ABRSM syllabus for Snare and the National Standards for Music Education Novice-Advanced Ensemble skills.

This class is written with the synthesis of ABRSM syllabus for Snare and the National Standards for Music Education Novice-Advanced Ensemble skills.


HOW DO I KNOW I AM READY?
- bring forward their skills from Drum Pad Level 1.
- ability to vary stick height from drum pad
- accurately play up to a sixteenth note and rests up to eighth note
- can comfortably play 4 - 8 bar phrases with a basic understanding of phrasing structure
- can count rhythms using numeric beats (1 & 2 &, 1 la le, 2 la le, etc)

COURSE EXPERIENCE
- advance specific skills in snare drum performance
- discuss and perform foundational skills as builders to other instruments

TEACHER APPROACH
- instruction on rhythm counting is delivered from the teacher with out of meeting assignments for learners to reinforce and expand their repertoire at their own pace
- priority instruction on the delivery of accents, speed and accuracy of accents and sound versus silence, dynamics, and sound production
- secondary goals of this course include exposed to composition, improvisation, and free drumming

*Learners are always welcome to send a video demonstration of their practicing during the week to ask questions or share skill accomplishments

REQUIRED MATERIALS
Learners at this level are asked to purchase a book (formal approach) and print drum manuscript paper (creative and inspirational approach).

Drum manuscript paper is included in the class introductory email. You can also acquire the manuscript paper from any open source on the internet or purchase a decorative manuscript notebook.