Simon Balle Music : Drums: Grade 3 : Download (Bars 16

Welcome to the Drums and Percussion Blog

This is where you'll find all of the information that you'll need to help you with your Drum and Percussion studies.

All of the exercises and notations here should open up in full screen - perfect for your iphone, ipad, or laptop. Feel free to save the exercises to your computer or print them out.

On the right hand side you'll see links to exercises for the basics of drum technique, Rudiments and some essential grooves. There also separate sections for Mr Forryan's students and Mr Stevenson's students.

Friday, 12 February 2010

Grade 3 : Download (Bars 16 - 18)

This is the transition from a groove in 'normal' time (with a back beat on 2 and 4) to the 'half time' feel with a single back beat on 3.

Remember that the tune DOES NOT slow down, it does feel as if the tune is slowing down but the tempo stays the same!