Drumline Technique (Book)

Drumline Technique is a book full of technique guidelines for marching Snare, Tenor, and Bass Drum. This book includes information about instrument history, how to hold the sticks, instrument specifics, implement basics, how to stand behind the instrument, and much more. With easy to understand vocabulary and beautifully designed visual diagrams, this is a great book for any rudimental performer.

 

 

CHAPTER 01: THE SNARE LINE

Snare Philosophy
Instrument Basics
Playing Zones
Implement Details
Muscle Groups
The Grip
Matched Grip
Building The Grip (Matched)
Positions (Matched)
Heights & Hand Motions (Matched Grip)
Traditional Grip
Building The Grip (Traditional)
Positions (Traditional)
Heights & Hand Motions (Traditional)

 

CHAPTER 02: THE TENOR LINE

Tenor Line Philosophy
Instrument Basics
Implement Details
Playing Zones
Home Zones
Sweep Zones
Crossovers
Muscle Groups
The Grip
Matched Grip
Building The Grip
Positions
Heights & Hand Motions
X & Y Axis

 

CHAPTER 03: THE BASS LINE

Bass Line Philosophy
Instrument Basics
Implement Details
Muscle Groups
The Grip
Matched Grip
Mallet Angle
Building The Grip
Positions
Heights & Hand Motions