14 Modern Contest Solos

All 26 of the Standard American Drum Rudiments, their variations and a number of compound rudiments are used here to establish the countless possibilities which present themselves within the bounds of the drumming rudiments. The interesting library contains titles such as: * Stomping Through the Bar Line * Gingersnap * Ruffing Up a Storm * No Left Flam 6/8

A contest solo for snare drum written by John S. Pratt.

Seven innovative rudimental snare drum solos composed in the drum corps style. These musical contest solos include a number of visual effects as well as the newest in corps-style rudiments.

(Meredith Music Percussion). Challenging, demanding, musical and fun! This collection of 19 snare drum solos by world-renowned virtuoso John Pratt, author of the legendary 14 Modern Contest Solos , will set a new standard for rudimental snare drum soloing. Includes performance notes from Pratt, plus a foreword by Robin Engelman.

A collection of individual contest solos, gradually paced in increasing difficulty from elementary to intermediate levels. These solos can be used to augment regular method books, and as supplementary lesson material and contest solos for state and local contests. The 14 titles include: Ratama Cat and Wriskit.

Alfred's Drum Method, Books 1 and 2 are the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 1 contains 80 pages of sequential instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies, contest solos, and bass drum and cymbal technique. Book 1 also includes 23 solos suitable for recitals and contests. Book 2 is much more than just a snare drum method! It continues the learning process by covering additional rudimental studies, tonal properties of the snare drum, theme and variations, musical forms, solos and duets. Book 2 also covers traditional rudimental style, corps style (by Jay Wanamaker), orchestral style, accessory instruments, and multiple-percussion techniques. The DVD includes demonstrations of all the rudiments and accessory instruments, plus solo performances by the authors. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

A classic collection of rudimental snare solos, by one of the legendary names in rudimental drumming. Also contains an introduction on performance techniques of each of the standard 26 rudiments. Essential to the library of every percussionist!

A collection of five original solos based on famous orchestral snare drum excerpts from the music of Prokofiev, Bartok, Rimsky-Korsakov, and others. These solos are perfect for recitals or contests.