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Aural - Oral - Visual - Tactile: veteran percussion educator Bob Breithaupt discusses the four modes of percussion performance that are key, especially when playing the drum set: Aural, Oral, Visual and Tactile.
The Wrist is the Engine of Stroke: it is fascinating how fundamental body movements contribute to timekeeping on percussion instruments. These concepts are universal to all percussion playing, but are particularly valuable when performing on drum set.
The Effect of Grip Pressure: Pressure applied to a stick or mallet will affect the overall sound of a percussion instrument. The amount of pressure applied to a stick will impact the vibration of the instrument, the touch, the movement/path of the hand and wrist, and other facets of performance. Noted percussion educator Bob Breithaupt describes this concept.
The Independent Effect and Rhythmic Counterpoint: Developing an understanding of “independence” on drum set is one of the most challenging subjects in drum set teaching. Percussion educator Bob Breithaupt discusses the concept of independent timbres, often referred to as “independence,” in drum set performance, promoting the thought of hearing limbs as a separate tonal, or contrapuntal effect.
Newly Released - America’s Greatest Musical Invention
The History and Development of the Drum Set, by Robert Breithaupt. This 12-part video series details the development of the instrument from beginning to present day. Includes extensive supplemental materials, demonstration videos and links, designed to benefit the student and the established professional in expanding their understanding of America’s indigenous musical instrument. Available through Vap Media