William James

Principal Percussionist, St Louis Symphony Orchestra

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The Repertoire FAQ
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Top 10 Tips for Those in HS Taking College Auditions

Chapter Videos

Videos for each chapter in The Modern Concert Snare Drum Roll.

Setting Up to the Drum

Gripping the Sticks

The Basic Principles of the Modern Concert Snare Drum Roll

Implementing All Three Principles Into One Stroke

Building a Sustained Roll and Developing the Sound

The Release of the Roll

Alternating Between Single Strokes and a Roll

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