Single Stroke
MATCH GRIP VS TRADITIONAL GRIP
According to the "Military Band - Basic Musician Instructional Guides" match grip is to be used when you are playing on a flat surface. Traditional grip is only used when you are playing on an angle like when using a sling.
Match Grip is the only grip C.I. Pearce will accept in the video to achieve this level. It is the best grip to build your skills with.
FREE STROKE (aka LEGATO STROKE)
Download the lesson pack that supports the following videos lessons on the Free Stroke.
DOWN STROKE (aka STACCATO STROKE)
Let's put your knowledge to work!
The 1st exercise is 8 on a hand. Please take everything you have learned so far and put it to work for you.
Here is the sheet music for 8 on a Hand. Only play letter "A" and keep repeating until a member of the Educational Team instructs you to do so.
Snare
Quad
4 Bass
5 Bass
Play Along with the 4 Bass Drum Letter "A" Parts
When playing along with the tracks make sure you are standing up and marking time. Very important to also go over the checklist on the right.
Be able to play every tempo at all dynamic heights.
Eight on a Hand Information
and Check List
Eight-On-A-Hand Match Grip
Eight-On-A-Hand Quads Letter "A"
Submit for Evaluation.
Make a video of you playing
Eight-On-A-Hand at 90 bpm to a metronome.
Playing at a Level 4 (f) match grip.
Download
Single Stroke
Evaluation Music
Upload your video to YouTube.
What the evaluator is looking for in your video?
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Good consistent quality stroke. Including all the Free Stroke Guidelines.
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Proper Match Grip.
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Beads in the center of the playing surface, making a 90% stick angle.
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Playing a consistent tempo.
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Proper Down Stoke at the end of each measure.