The Modern Concert Snare Drum Roll
General Info
Year of Published: 2014
Publisher: GIA Publications
ISBN: 978-1-5746-3396-2
Cost: $19.95
Instrumentation
Description
This book examines every aspect of the snare drum roll and provides resources and valuable knowledge for beginners, experienced musicians, and professionals regardless of their skill level. Through written explanations, diagrams, photographs, exercises and more, the snare drum roll will no longer be a mystery but a technique anyone can understand and master. The Modern Concert Snare Drum Roll is designed to provide teachers with an instructional resource and students a method for home practice. In addition to numerous roll exercises, the following topics are covered: basic set up of the drum · release of the roll · transition back and forth from single strokes to the roll · metered versus unmetered rolls · dynamics · an entire section devoted to advanced exercises. Once these skills are mastered, performers will be able to execute the roll in virtually any musical setting.
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Review
“This book is an important resource in developing, maintaining, and improving what is both one of the most basic and yet continually difficult things percussionists do on the snare drum…that is, playing a beautiful roll from the top of the dynamic range to the bottom. The Modern Concert Snare Drum Roll is a great addition to my personal collection and teaching library.” James Ross—Percussionist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Adjunct Professor of Percussion, Northwestern University
“Will James has taken the mystery and confusion out of one of the most important aspects of snare drum playing – THE ROLL! Through Will’s detailed explanation and outstanding photos, every component of the roll is addressed, described and expounded upon. The Modern Concert Snare Drum Roll is an absolute necessity for any percussionist, at any level!” Keith Aleo—Percussion Instructor Boston Conservatory, University of Connecticut, & Interlochen Arts Academy; Director of Education and Orchestral Activities, Zildjian Cymbal Company
“This book provides all of the photos, exercises and specific technical descriptions one could possibly need to develop a great snare drum roll (no small feat). Bravo to Will for making it all accessible within a single publication!” Chris Deviney—Principal Percussionist, Philadelphia Orchestra; Temple University, Adjunct Professor