| Hannum, Thom, and Robert Morrison; Championship Concepts for Marching Percussion; U.S.A. (Hal Leonard) 1986. This is a comprehensive manual for the marching percussion section. Contained are a number of drumline exercises used by the then "Garfield" Cadets in the mid eighties. Gusseck, Murray; Parking Lot Etudes, San Jose, CA (Tap Space) 1998. Published by Tap Space Publications, 215 Canmore Court, CA 95136-3206 Here is an interesting collection of exercises and cadences for the full marching battery. Included are: Electric Wheelchair, Fat Mama Dancin', It's in 4, Poof! and Martian Mambo. Howe, Elias; Howe's United States Regulation Drum and Fife Instructor, Boston: 1862. Currently published by George Carroll. William F., ed.: America's N.A.R.D. Drum Solos, Cleveland (Ludwig), 1934. Published by Ludwig Music Publishing Company, 557 East Street, Cleveland, OH 44110-1999 This is classic collection of drum solos written by members of the National Association of Rudimental Drummers. Included is a list of the first 13 rudiments and a list of rudiments 14-26. Most of the solos are in hand written script, and few stickings are included. Rhythms are assumed to be played in the closest rudimental sticking. Most solos are grade 3, intermediate, and quite short. Most pages contain two or three solos. Contibuting members include, but are not limited to the following: Frank Arsenault, Robert Buggart, Ralph G. Eames, Jr., Bill Flowers, Wm. F. Ludwig, Sr., Edward H. Moeller, J. Burns Moore, A.E. Ostling, George L. Stone, Earl Sturtz. 64 pages. Mazur, Ken; The Technique and Mechanics of Competitive Rudimental Snare Drumming; St. Clair Shores, MI (Mazur) 1979. Published by Ken Mazur, 21600 Englehardt Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. This is hands-down the bible of competitive rudimental snare drumming. The key word here is "competitive", as the six solos in the back of this 371 page book are designed in detail for maximum competitive gain. In addition the solos, there are over 250 pages of rudimental exercises with numberous combinations, and many pages describing Mazur's approach to composition, training, stick selection, judging philosophy, and more. |
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