Percussion sticking patterns

For our snare drum practicing we'll be using Mark Wessels "A New Approach to Snare Method" that will be provided by the band. This is an excellent method that includes play along cd's as well as a dvd. We currently have 1 book with 3 more on order, which will be loaned to each student for the remainder of the year.

I will upload a .pdf of the sticking patterns for practicing until the other 3 books arrive.

Please practice each pattern for AT LEAST 2 minutes per day. Practice along with a metronome. If you don't have a metronome use the online metronome by clicking on the link under the "Related Links" category.

Start each pattern at 80 bpm (beats per measure) and increase by 3 clicks (ex. from 80 to 92, from 92 to 104 etc.) until you can play up to 176.

There will be a quick practice playing test next Monday on patterns 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Thanks,

Mr. S