The Mighty Titans


Buddy Rich

Weekly Lesson Plans
8/30-9/3

All drum line students need to purchase a metronome as soon as possible.
Qwick Time QT-5 Metronome $9.99 or the QT-7 for $14.99 at Guitar Center.

Monday

Check Drum Studies 4-5. Play through each

Review fulcrum and accent vs. taps

Exercise 1-2

Tuesday
Rhythm study 1-5 clap it, say it, play it.

Exercise 1-2

Sprinklers


Wednesday

Exercises 1-2

Sprinklers

Exercise #3

Thursday

Exercise 1-2
Rhythm drill #1-2

Homework: Review Rhythm and technique as performed in class

Friday
Diddles

Easy Street

Homework: Review Rhythm and technique as performed in class




PRACTICE PLAN
2/3 thirds of your time should be spent working on Basic Skills.
50 minute practice session: 20 minutes on Basic Skills.
60 minute practice session: 40 minutes on Basic Skills.
90 minute practice session: 1 hour on Basic Skills.
The other 1/3 of your time should be used wisely on etudes, studies, major pieces and trumpet repertoire.

Remember:Try to practice the technique within you your music. Take one measure ata time and play through until it is mastered and then move on to the next measure. You will find that if you practice this way that you will improve your technique and learn your music at the same time!

PRACTICE SCHEDULE	50 Minutes	60 Minutes	90 Minutes
Part 1. Stretching Arms with sticks	1 Minute	2 Minutes	3 Minutes
Part 2. Exercise 1-2	10 Minutes	18 Minutes	27 Minutes
Part 3. Exercise Stick em-up	10Minutes	10 Minutes	15 Minutes
Part 4. Rest	10 Minutes	10 Minutes	15 Minutes
Part 5. Concert Music	19 Minutes	20 Minutes	30 Minutes

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On-line Metronome An online metronome ideal for quick and easy use while practicing music, this music tool helps with your rhythm as well as tempo selections and it is always available for free

40 Essential Drum Rudiments This website is a great resource. One can download and listen to each rudiment at varied speeds. Most of the rudiments also have a video demonstration available to view for a better understanding of correct technique. You need to have quick time downloaded on your computer to access this video.

Percussion School All snare drum lessons, Rhythm drills, and other valuable drum line music for warm-ups. This is also a valuable resource for students to learn how to read rhythm and all drum line students need to visit this site.

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