Help w/auditions
Originally Posted by
drummer
Get ahold of the Ted Reed Snycopation book. It's filled with syncopated reading exercises. It helped me a lot in the beginning days. Also, it's great that you're working with your band teacher. If you practice real hard, with his help maybe you can get there and he'll consider you. You might also consider private lessons with the goal in mind to land the snare drum position.
Good luck!
Tom--I second the Ted Reed Syncopation book! It hasn't stayed in print for over 40 years for nothin'!
P.S: Watch for 5/4 rhythms--think of Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" or the "Mission: Impossible" theme, which are both in 5/4--they can be a little tricky at first, but not that tough with a little practice!
Good luck, SkyhawkDrummer ('Hawk for short?)...
keep the beat goin' ... Don't keep it to yourself!
Charlie
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