Building Better Percussionists: A Curriculum To Advance Students Musically And Technically: Part One
Building Better Percussionists: A Curriculum To Advance Students Musically And Technically: Part One
by Scott Farkas
Educators' Companion
Volume 5
Spring
2017
This article provides a structured curriculum for percussion education, starting with fundamental techniques such as sound production on snare drum and gradually progressing to more advanced skills like rolls and scales. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of mastering basic techniques like the full stroke and stick control before moving on to more complex rhythms and musical pieces. It also highlights the significance of reading mallet music, developing rhythmic proficiency, and integrating musicality into percussion performance. Overall, the curriculum aims to guide students from their first year through graduation by focusing on technical growth, musical development, and a methodical approach to learning percussion.