This video explores strokes played in time and their metronomic effect, coupled with the application of the level system.
Performing on all multiple percussion instruments requires adjusting hand positions for technique and control. Understanding the hand and grip variations necessary to maintain optimum facility, particularly on drum set, is an important, yet seldom discussed topic.
In this video, veteran percussion educator Bob Breithaupt explores a natural approach to placing the instruments in an optimum position for each player.
In this video, veteran percussion educator Bob Breithaupt illustrates how a sticking will create various textures and melodic ideas.
Bob Breithaupt demonstrates how a simple melody or “riff” can be used as material to build fundamental concepts of comping and improvisation,
In this video, Bob Breithaupt helps to provide a greater understanding of this basic principle.
In this video, Bob Breithaupt provides a foundation toward understanding these techniques, both for the student and the performer.
Bob Breithaupt demonstrates a cross-section of techniques for use in teaching and playing.
In this video, Bob Breithaupt discusses the principles of striking the cymbal at a variety of volume levels without harming it.