Sound Fundamentals. A comprehensive paperless method for beginning band

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2 Sund Fundamentals A cmprehensive paperless methd fr beginning band Sund Fundamental bks: Print Frm - Use Sund Fundamentals in cnvenient PDF print frm. Print nly what yu need and always have enugh material n hand. Cmputer Frm - Use Sund Fundamentals n ipad, Andrid r ther devices. Enjy full featured embedded audi and vide. Sund Fundamentals - Cnductr Scre Sund Fundamentals - Flute Sund Fundamentals - Clarinet Sund Fundamentals - Bass Clarinet Sund Fundamentals - Alt Saxphne Sund Fundamentals - Tenr Saxphne Sund Fundamentals - Baritne Saxphne Sund Fundamentals - Trumpet Sund Fundamentals - Trmbne Sund Fundamentals - Baritne Sund Fundamentals - Tuba Sund Fundamentals - Bass Guitar Sund Fundamentals - Mallet Percussin Sund Fundamentals - Percussin By: Tm Tucker Tm Dnaldsn Cnsultants/Instrument Specialists: Jerry Frazier Rn Judd Lee Shk Jeffrey T. Parthun, Sr. Cpyright 2014 by PDF Band Music. All rights reserved wrldwide. N part f this publicatin may be replicated, redistributed, r given away in any frm withut the prir written cnsent f the publisher r the terms relayed t yu herein. Tm Tucker, Owner, PDF Band Music, N Avndale Lp, Hayden Lake, ID, USA 2

3 Table f Cntents Percussin Basics Lessns 1-8 Lessns 9-16 Lessns Lessns Lessns Lessns Lessns Lessns Lessns Lessns Lessns Lessns Lessns Lessns Sngs t Play Rhythm Studies Snare Studies Rudiments 3

4 Percussin Basics Start by watching these helpful vides. If yur device des nt play the embedded vides, use the fllwing YuTube links: 1. What equipment is needed 2. Gripping the sticks 3. Sme music terms 4. Rebund Strkes Playing the Bass Drum Playing the tamburine Playing the Triangle Playing the Wdblck 4

5 Staff - 5 lines used t read music. Time Signature - The number f beats per measure and the kind f nte that receives ne beat. Neutral Clef Sign - Sign used by percussin instruments t read music Measure (Bar) Line - A vertical line which divides the staff int measures. Measure - The space between tw measure (bar) lines. Duble Bar - The end f a sectin f music. The Rhythm Tree 5

6 Lessns 1-8 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files First Ntes and Rests Quarter Nte - 1 beat in 4/4 time Quarter Rest - 1 beat in 4/4 time Whle nte - 4 beats in 4/4 time Whle rest- 4 beats in 4/4 time Tip: When cunting quarter ntes and rests, we ften say and between the numbers. We use the + t indicate and. 1. OUR FIRST NOTE 2. A NEW NOTE 3. UP AND DOWN 4. WATCH YOUR RESTS 5. LOTS OF BREATH Same rest value 6

7 Turn t page 71 fr fun snare drum warm-ups Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 6. DIVIDE AND CONQUER 1. Divide int part A r part B 2. At the end f the 1st line cntinue n t the next line 7. BRASS AND WOODWIND DEBATE 8. DRUMS TO THE FRONT Quick Review Measure (bar) Line Measure Divides the staff int measures Space between tw measure lines Hw many measures in DRUMS TO THE FRONT? What are the lines called at the end f a sectin? 7

8 Lessns 9-16 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Half Nte 2 cunts Half Rest 2 cunts Attentin: Rests are imprtant. Be sure t cunt rests. Clapping Practice 9. HOW ABOUT A HALF NOTE 10. DIVIDE AND COUNT 11. ALL BY YOURSELF 8

9 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 12. MORE HALF NOTES 13. HALF NOTE TESTER 14. HALF AS MUCH The Time Signature - At the beginning f every sng yu will find a time signature. The time signature indicates the number f beats in each measure and what kind f nte receives ne beat. Every sng yu have played t this pint has 4 beats in each measure. 15. TAKE A BREATHER 16. HALF NOTE STOMP SYMPHONY 9

10 Lessns Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Multiple Bunce Allw stick t bunce freely n the drum head. This is the first step in learning the drum rll. When practicing multiple bunce keep a = r = steady temp. Turn t page 71 fr mre buzz practice Bass Drum Usually ntated n the bttm space f the staff Hld the bass drum mallet in yur right hand just like yu hld a snare drum stick. The beating spt is halfway belw the center f the head and the rim. Yur left hand muffles the ring f the bass drum. Place yur pen left hand n the same head that yu strike, abut 6 inches belw the tp rim. Snare Drum Multiple Bund and Bass Drum Practice Rhythm Practice - Cunt Alud and Clap 17. STAY IN LINE 18. WHOLE LOT OF BREATH 10

11 Rudiments Eighth Ntes - receive 1/2 beat in 4/4/ time Link t mp3 Files = 19. THE COUNT IS IN - DUET 20. IT S ALL ABOUT QUARTERS 21. ALMOST LIKE A MELODY 22. COUNT THOSE RESTS 11

12 23. MINOR MOOD 24. UP AND DOWN DRUMMER The Time Signature Indicates hw many beats in each measure and what kind f nte receives ne beat. = 4 beats in each measure = The quarter nte receives ne beat 25. LET S MOVE IT 26. OFF TO THE RACES 12

13 Review Circle the nte that will cmplete the measure Music Math Quiz + - = + + = M A Whle rest T C Time signature H I Staff N G Quarter rest Check Yur Answers 13

14 Lessns Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Single Paradiddle Yur 1st rudiment. A rudiment is a special sticking cmbinatin fr snare drum. Practice slwly and evenly. Crrect Sticking Crrect sticking is imprtant! Always alternate hands t develp great technique. 27. HEADIN DOWN Turn t page 74 fr a cl paradiddle exercise 28. HOT CROSS BUNS 29. FIRESIDE MEETING 14

15 Rudiments 30. JINGLE BELLS Link t mp3 Files 31. FRENCH FOLK SONG 32. WALKIN IN SUNSHINE 15

16 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 33. MARY S MISSING NOTES 1. Sing Mary Had a Little Lamb 2. On a piece f paper, write ut the sng with the missing rhythms 3. Play the sng 34. LAP-CLAP RHYTHM RAP The Accent Mark - An accent mark abve r belw a nte means t stress r place emphasis n the nte. The accent mark des nt mean t play the nte 35. SNAKE CHARMER 16

17 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 36. SHOULD I PLAY? 37. MESS AROUND WITH BARS 1. Draw the missing bar lines 2. Play the sng 3. Play the sng backwards 38. SOME FOLKS DO 39. AU CLAIRE DE LA LUNE 17

18 Lessns New Rudiment - Flam Rudiments Link t mp3 Files The Repeat Sign The small nte (grace nte) has n rhythm value. T play a flam, hld ne stick 2 frm drum head. Hld the ther stick in the nrmal play psitin. Mve the sticks at the same time t play. One stick will hit the head befre the ther and create the flam. 40. GEE, IT S A G Variatin - A variatin is a change f rhythm, meldy r harmny f a theme. 41. VARIATION ON HOT CROSS BUNS Variatin A different versin f a theme 42. VARIATION ON A FRENCH FOLK SONG 18

19 Triangle - The triangle is played by striking the side ppsite the pen crner using a metal beater. Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 43. MOZART MELODY 44. LET S PLAY IN HARMONY BONUS LINE - Practice Slwly - Gradually Increase Speed 19

20 Rudiments Sheet Music Reading Basics Link t mp3 Files Temp - hw fast t play - Temp markings are usually in Italian and fund abve the staff. The temp marking fr A Christmas Tune is Allegr which means t play a fast, lively temp. Dynamics - hw lud r sft t play - Usually written in Italian and lcated belw the staff. The beginning f A Christmas Tune is f and shuld be played ludly. Examples: f - frte-lud, mf - mezz frte - medium lud, p - pian - sft Temp This is a rehearsal number. It helps us practice tgether. 45. A CHRISTMAS TUNE BAND ARRANGEMENT Dynamic 20

21 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Dynamic Markings f - frte (play ludly) mf - mezz frte (play mderately lud) mp - mezz pian (play mderately sft) p - pian (play sftly)

22 Lessns Rudiments Link t mp3 Files A New Time Signature = 2 Beats per measure The Tie A tie cmbines tw r mre ntes. = Quarter nte receives 1 beat 2/4 Rhythm Practice - clap and cunt alud 47. SABRE MARCH 48. OLD MCDONALD 49. GOOD KING WENCESLAS 22

23 50. UP, DOWN, IT S A ROUND 1. Play and repeat fr practice 2. Divide band int 3 grups a. Grup 1 start at beginning b. Grup 2 start at beginning when grup 1 reaches #1 in the music c. Grup 3 start at beginning when grup 1 reaches #2 in the music Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 51. ANOTHER ROUND 52. BINGO ARRANGEMENT Repeat Sign Repeat back t #5 23

24 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Time signatures can be cnfusing. Lk at the exercises belw. Tp number Time Signature Reminder = Beats per measure Bttm number = The type f nte which receives 1 beat Fact: In many wrld cultures, time signatures with 5, 7 r even 11 beats per measure are cmmn. Clapping 5/4 53. COUNT TO FIVE 54. LUCKY SEVEN Turn t page 74 fr extra flam practice 24

25 Review Draw the missing bar lines Enter the crrect sticking: Paradiddles Flams Cmplete the measures with ne nte Check Yur Answers 25

26 Lessns Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Pick Up Nte(s) Nte r ntes that cme befre the first full measure f a sng. Clapping Cmpare #1 Clapping Cmpare #2 1. Is there a difference in rhythm between #1 and #2? 2. What d yu think happened t the last beat f Clapping Cmpare #2? Tip: Silently cunt the beats leading up t the pick up nte(s). If the pick up nte(s) is n beat 4, silently cunt If the pick up nte(s) begins n beat 2 f a measure, it is best t silently cunt an extra measure plus ne beat Clapping Practice 55. OH SUSANNA 26

27 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 56. WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN OOMPA STYLE Cunting Pick Up Ntes - Find the bar line fr the first full measure, and then cunt backwards t the starting beat. 57. RED RIVER VALLEY 27

28 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 1st and 2nd Endings 2nd time: Skip 1st ending, play 2nd ending. Mre Multiple Bunce Practice 58. JOLLY OLD SAINT NICK 59. PROCESSIONAL MARCH 28

29 Sight Reading Reminder: 1. Temp - hw fast shuld the sng be played? 2. Dynamics - hw lud r sft shuld the sng be played? 3. Time Signature - hw many cunts in each measure? Internal Repeat Repeat music between signs. 60. CUCKOO MARCH 61. SHOO, FLY 29

30 62. ALL TIED UP 63. MARCH OF THE CZARS 64. SKIP TO MY LOU New Rudiment - Flam Tap Play flam - keep left hand up and tap with right hand. Alternate flam sticking. 30

31 Lessns Dtted Half Nte A dt fllwing a nte adds 1/2 f the value f the nte t itself. Fr example: a dtted half nte gets 3 beats - a half nte is 2 beats, 1/2 f 2 is 1, therefre, = 3 A New Time Signature = = Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 3 beats per measure Quarter nte receives 1 beat Dtted half nte 3 beats = Clapping Practice 65. THE JUMPING BEANS SONG Mderat - A temp marking meaning a medium temp. 66. SOUTHERN ROSES 31

32 Rudiments Multiple Bunce Eighth Ntes Play evenly - Cnnect the ntes Link t mp3 Files 67. WIND AND WILLOWS 68. TIME TO SAY GOODNIGHT Turn t page 72 fr imprtant 8th nte rll exercises. 69. WALTZ DUO 32

33 Eighth Nte Rest Receives a half (1/2) cunt in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time Sixteenth Ntes Receive 1/4 cunt in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time. Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Clapping Practice All Drummers Only 70. EIGHTH NOTE RIDDLE 71. IT S MARY AGAIN 72. SKIP TO MY LOU 73. POLLY WOLLY DOODLE RETURNS Name this rudiment 33

34 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 74. LIGHTLY ROW mp - medium sft f - lud 75. JOLLY OLD SAINT NICK RETURNS 76. STOMP-CLAP ETUDE Practice slwly - increase speed 77. CAMPTOWN RACES 34

35 Lessns Rudiments Link t mp3 Files New Rudiment Duble Paradiddle D.C. Al Fine G back t the beginning and play until Fine. Practice Are yu standing up straight when yu play? Gd psture is imprtant. 78. NEW NOTE PRELUDE Flam Tap 79. DOWN IN THE VALLEY 80. TWINKLE TWINKLE 35

36 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 81. ODE TO JOY 82. BOOGIE BEAT 83. RHYTHM RAP 1. Divide int 3 grups 2. Clap, Hit, Stmp, r whatever yu want 3. Repeat each 1-measure phrase until directed t cme in n yur part 4. Have fun...make up yur wn rhythms 36

37 Terms and Symbls Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Fermata: Hld the nte lnger r until directed t release the nte by the cnductr Staccat: A dt ver r under a nte means t play the nte shrt r detached. Legat: A style f playing. Play smthly and cnnected. There is much t think abut when yu play music Temp Staccat Accent 84. THEME FROM THE NUTCRACKER Fermata 85. THE CARNIVAL OF VENICE - OOMPAH STYLE 37

38 New Rudiment: Flam Accent Measure Repeat Sign Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Repeat the preceding measure 86. THE SNAKE CHARMER - revisited 87. HYMN OLD 100TH 88. HOLE IN THE BUCKET 89. BRAHMS SYMPHONY THEME 38

39 Rudiments Lessns Link t mp3 Files Wdblck (W.B.) Play with stick r mallet near the center f the tp part. Wdblck Practice #1 Wdblck(s) and Snare #2 90. WIND THE CLOCK 91. TIE ME JACKAL UP 39

40 Rudiments Sixteenth Ntes Link t mp3 Files Receives 1/4 beat in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time. The Orchestra Rll Cnnect the ntes and play evenly with buzzing sund. = = = 92. ROCK IT Same rest value 93. HERE WE GO! Turn t page 73 fr mre 16th nte rll exercises 94. Experts Etude 40

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42 Lessns Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Nine Strke Rll Rlls that use 5 alternatins are very cmmn and are called 9-strke rlls. The vide shws hw a rudimental r a marching band drummer plays a 9-strke rll. Link t YuTube Example 9 Strke Practice 1 9 Strke Practice THE KEY WALTZ 97. SYMPHONIC THEME 42

43 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 98. ACCIDENTAL SPEED BUMP 99. LOTUS BLOSSOM 100. CZECH DANCE 43

44 Rudiments Other Cmmn Percussin Instruments Tamburine (Tamb.) - Play with fingertips, knuckles r heel f hand. Link t mp3 Files Cwbell - Hld pen end away frm yu and strike the pen end with a stick. Percussin practice 101. AURA LEE 102. IT S COOL TO BE NATURAL Crss-stick - play by clicking the drumstick, which is laid n tp f the drumhead, against the rim f the snare drum. 44

45 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 103. BETTER BE BLUES 104. WALTZ MELODY 45

46 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Five Strke Rll Rlls that use 3 alternatins are very cmmn and are called 5-strke rlls. The vide shws hw a rudimental r a marching band drummer plays a 5-strke rll. Link t YuTube Example Old Scut Drum Sl 105. NEW NOTE WALTZ 106. SLURRY WALTZ 46

47 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 107. NEW NOTE STUDY 108. WATCH THE FLATS 109. STARVED FOR FLATS 110. GO TO THE CIRCUS 47

48 Terms that make music mre musical Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Ritardand rit. - Means t gradually slw dwn Caesura r Grand Pause This is a pause in the music. Watch the cnductr. Cmmn Dynamic Markings mf mezz frte medium lud f frte lud mp mezz pian medium sft p pian sft Cmmn Temp Markings Mderat A mderate temp Andante Mderately slw temp Allegr Lively temp Vivace A fast temp 111. CHESTER 112. POLOVTSAIN DANCE 48

49 Rudiments Multiple Measure Rest Rests which are lnger than ne measure Link t mp3 Files Cunt:

50 Review Name the fllwing rudiments Name the fllwing rudiments Music Math Quiz ( assuming 4/4 time) + x = + - = M A T C H I N medium sft lud staccat fermata G sft medium lud Check Yur Answers 50

51 Lessns Rudiments Link t mp3 Files On this page, clarinets will learn t crss the break. This allws clarinets t play high ntes CLARINET CORNER Internal Key Changes - Cmpsers insert new key signatures int music t create musical variety. In exercise 114. Clarinet Crner, the key signature changes tw times MINOR CLARINET PROBLEM 116. LEAPS AND SLURS 51

52 Sixteenth nte review In 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 time = 1 beat Eighth nte and tw sixteenth ntes review = Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 117. LEOPARD LEAP 118. NEW NOTE WARM UP 119. MINOR PRELUDE - arrangement 120. HIGH AND STEADY 52

53 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 121. MINOR BREATH ISSUE Tamburine Shake - Shake the tamburine with ne hand. Stp the shake n the tied nte with the fist f the ppsite hand SMOOTHLY FLOWING 123. WAVE GOODBYE 124. SLIDING DOWN THE ROAD SNARE DRUM - STREET MARCH 53

54 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 125. HE FLEW-SHE S BLUE 126. SHE FLEW-HE S BLUE 127. Bb CONCERT SCALE - PARADIDDLE PRACTICE 128. Eb CONCERT SCALE - FLAM ACCENT PRACTICE 54

55 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 129. LET S WARM UP TOGETHER 130. UNCLE JOHN S SHORT SHORTS 1. 1st time - all clap and stmp part B (drums as written) 2. 2nd time - divide parts 3. Have fun and experiment with parts 55

56 Lessns Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Dtted Quarter Nte In 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 time, a dtted quarter nte receives ne and a half beats. Dtted quarter ntes can be tricky. Be sure t cunt alud and practice carefully. = Practice 1 Practice 2 - with percussin Practice HONOR PATROL 56

57 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 132. DOTTED WALTZ 133. HALF A SCALE 134. ALONE, BUT NOT AFRAID 135. THEME FROM THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY Watch the internal repeat 57

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59 Lessns Rudiments Link t mp3 Files Syncpatin A change in the rhythm which accents the ffbeat r +. Crescend r cresc. Gradually get luder Diminuend r Dim. Gradually get sfter Practice 1 Practice 2 Practice 3 Practice 4 Practice 5 Practice 6 59

60 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 138. SYNCOPATE THIS 139. SYNCOPATE THAT 140. SYNCO-AFTER-BEATS 141. RUSSIAN SAILOR S DANCE 60

61 Rudiments D.S. al Fine Link t mp3 Files G back t the sign. End at Fine 142. MY BONNY LIES OVER THE OCEAN 143. THE MARINE S HYMN 61

62 Rudiments Link t mp3 Files 144. AMERICA 145. EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK - MOZART 146. AMAZING GRACE 62

63 Review Check the facts Diminuend This is a fermata This means t gradually get luder This means t gradually get luder A. True B. False A. True B. False A. True B. False Music Math Quiz ( assuming 4/4 time) - + = X - = M A T C H I N G Crescend Maests Decrescend D.S. Majestically Check Yur Answers 63

64 SONGS TO PLAY Sngs t Play selectins are nt available in the free editin f Sund Fundamentals. Yu are encuraged t explre the large selectin f quality music fr beginning and yung bands available at Recmmended Beginning Band titles: Fanfare n Deck the Halls but Time fr Christmas March Centaur Hliday Spirit Bing Rcks Banuwa Hllw Peny Hp A Little Cha Cha Acclaim Deep Water Bridge March Onward Nt Nw Mama Radiant Fanfare Stick Men 64

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78 Answers Circle the nte that will cmplete the measure Music Math Quiz + - = = 10 M A Whle rest T C Time signature H I Staff N G Quarter rest Back t Quiz Page 78

79 Review Draw the missing bar lines Enter the crrect sticking: Paradiddles Flams Cmplete the measures with ne nte Back t Quiz 79

80 Review Name the fllwing rudiments Paradiddle Flam Tap Flam Accent Name the fllwing rudiments Nine strke rll Duble Paradiddle Flam Music Math Quiz ( assuming 4/4 time) + x = = 2 1/2 M A T C H I N medium sft lud staccat fermata G sft medium lud Back t Quiz 80

81 Review Check the facts Diminuend This is a fermata This means t gradually get luder This means t gradually get luder A. True B. False A. True B. False A. True B. False Music Math Quiz ( assuming 4/4 time) - + = 6 1/2 X - = 2 1/2 M A T C H I N G Crescend Maests Decrescend D.S. Majestically Back t Quiz 81