William James

Principal Percussionist, St Louis Symphony Orchestra

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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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