Contents

  • Starter Snare Warm-up
  • 3 Minute Snare Warm-up
  • Snare Drum Clinic Sheet
  • 16th Partials
  • Buzz Roll 101
  • Timpani Tips

Starter Snare warm-up

Great starter snare warm-up geared to the middle school percussionist.

Includes some play-along tracks (see blog post)

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3 minute snare warm up

Quick 3 minute snare warm-up that has everything you need!

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Free play-along track! 

Snare drum clinic sheet

Here is a basic handout for a snare drum clinic. Please contact me if you need a custom copy for a school, or you need something more basic or advanced.

16th partials

Basic handout for teaching 16th notes. I use this for my middle school band kids. Percussionist and wind players alike.

Buzz Roll 101

Quick Video and PDF document for students beginning with concert rolls (buzz rolls). Includes a short roll etude. Introduces two rudiments: Five-Stroke Rolls and Nine-Stroke Rolls.

Timpani Tips!

Simple hand out for timpani players. It has all the basic info that beginning timpanists need. Includes tips and exercises.