Online Snare Drum Instruction
Snare Drum Technique for the Non-Percussionist Educator
Grab a pair of sticks and a practice pad (or any playing surface) and learn techniques to become a more effective percussion educator. This episode covers setting up the snare drum, teaching matched grip, and stroke types.
Show Notes:
Videos
Percussion Education – Episode 001: Snare Drum Set-up
Percussion Education – Episode 002: Matched Grip
Percussion Education – Episode 004: Different Stroke Types
Percussion Education – Episode 021: SD Warm-up
Handouts
Stroke Types Handout
Links to purchase sticks and pads are below. You can also buy these items from your local music dealer.
Practice Pads
Remo RT-0008-SN 8″ Practice Pad Silentstroke Head
Remo RT-0008-00 8″ Gray Tunable Practice Pad with Ambassador Coated Drumhead
Sticks
Innovative Percussion Concert Drumsticks IP1