Volume Two of Sight Reading Complete for Drummers by Mike Prestwood.
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About Volume 2Volume 2 of this 3-volume series starts with an introduction to Carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS) along with some stretching exercises then picks up where Volume 1 left off. The exercises of this volume complete the notation and rhythms found commonly in music. Volume 3 explores advanced drum concepts and rhythms.
Getting the Most Out of this BookMost of the exercises in this volume specify both practice tempo and dynamics either in the music (using traditional notation marks) or in the lesson description. It is important to practice the tempos and dynamics specified first, then other tempos as desired. To get the most out of each exercise, play the exercises several times alternating between playing the exercises with a metronome, no metronome, and with the audio files. The first time through read the introductory information regarding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome then proceed straight through all 24 lessons in volume two. Start each practice session with a warm up using Appendix A of this volume, and build your chops using Appendix B as written or using one of the variations. As a final exam, learn and perform either solo in Appendix C (you can perform for a fellow drummer, friends, or family). Volume 2 Contents
About the SRC Three Volume SeriesThis thorough and balanced exploration of rhythm, notation, technique, and musicianship has several purposes. You can use this series as a complete primer to playing orchestral snare or as a precursor to playing rudimental snare, drum set, timbales, or any other percussion instrument that uses drumsticks. Advanced players and professionals can use this fast-paced exploration of their craft to fine-tune their timing and sight-reading abilities and to fill in holes in their education. I have tried to use a practical approach and I hope you find it valuable during your entire career.
From the author: · Rhythm – Each lesson introduces new rhythmic elements. I tried to keep a fast pace while providing a thorough exploration. After completing the lessons, you will be equipped to correctly interpret and understand nearly any rhythm. If you play along with the audio files available with this series, your timing will improve and, with consistent practice, you will be able to play nearly anything you want. · Notation – When appropriate, the lessons include clear explanations and alternative notation styles such as the use of 1-line and 5-line staffs, stems up or down, flams and ruffs with and without ties, and many other commonly occurring variations in drum notation. · Technique –This series covers most drumstick-based techniques including grip, building chops, flams, ruffs, closed roll techniques, and more. Although most of the technique information is included in “Lesson 1 – Technique”, there are gems of knowledge spread throughout. All three volumes contain an appendix A and B. In each of the three volumes, appendix A is a warm up and appendix B contains chop building exercises. · Musicianship – Having the ability to sight-read is one thing, but music notation is just part of the bigger picture. Where appropriate, this series delves into such subjects as interpretation, playing with others, dynamics, tempo, etc. While developing these lessons, I strove for a fast pace and an even amount of coverage for each topic. In addition, each lesson is as complete as possible and is as independent from the other lessons as reasonable. This allows you to review a lesson and focus on the topic of the lesson. You will find yourself returning to various lessons throughout your career to review or re-enforce your playing abilities. Some of the lessons serve as excellent reference sources including such lessons as repeats, dynamics, tempo markings, etc.
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