A collection of materials used in over 25 years of percussion instruction. Check back occasionally for updated or new items. These resources are free for percussionists, percussion instructors, and music educators. Please print, copy, and distribute as desired.


GENERAL PERCUSSION

PAS Rudiment Sheet

Percussion Instrument Introduction Packet


RHYTHM DRILLS & ETUDES

Rhythm Unit A

Rhythm Unit B

Rhythm Unit C

Rhythm Unit D


DRUMSET

Notation Guide

Style Sheets

Rock Variations

Swing Variations

Swing Etude

Latin Etude


ARIZONA ALL-STATE JAZZ DRUMSET

Style Samples Video

Style Samples Handout


MALLET PERCUSSION

Two Steps Forward a logical and systematic approach, carefully designed to aid beginning keyboard percussionists in developing strong reading skills.
Accompanying Etude Video Lessons Available


CONFERENCE SESSION HANDOUTS

PASIC 2007 – Keyboard FUNdamentals

AMEA 2010 – Teaching through Percussion Ensemble

PASIC 2011 – The Composer Percussionist

AMEA 2013 – Percussion Test Kitchen

NMPAS 2013 – Seven Tips for Success in the Music Business

PASIC 2015 – Cajon FUNdamentals

AMEA 2017 – Portable Pedagogical Percussion Ensembles

WWU 2018 – This is a Vibraphone

AMEA 2024 – “LATIN!”: What Exactly Do You Mean by That?


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