JOE MAILLOUX PERCUSSION: DRUM LESSONS & CLASSES IN SANTA CRUZ, CA.
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RHYTHM FUNDAMENTALS

The main beat (pulse) 
||:  1 - - -   2 - - -   3 - - -   4 - - -  :||

The division
||:  1 - & -   2 - & -   3 - & -   4 - & -  :||

The subdivision
||:  1 e + a   2 e + a   3 e + a   4 e + a  :||
Now, instead of dividing the beat in twos (duple meter), divide it in three (triple meter):
The main beat 
||:  1 - -    2 - -   3 - -    4 - -  :||

The division
||:  1 + a   2 + a   3 + a   4 + a  :||

SNARE DRUM FUNDAMENTALS

GRIP
How to grip the drumsticks (2 min video)
MECHANICS
The basic stroke (motion) for striking the drum (4 min video) 

EXERCISES & STUDIES

  • Rhythm Pyramid
  • Sticking Fundamentals​
  • Brazilian (+ Afrocentric) Rhythms & Stickings
  • Brazilian Snare Drum Rhythms​
Advanced:
  • Santa Cruz Breaks
  • ​Samba Swing Exercises
  • A comprehensive guide to (accents) speed, power, control, and endurance w/ Jim Chapin (1hr video) ​
Joe Mailloux M.M.
(831) 435-6813
​[email protected]
Lesson Hours:
Mon-Sat
​Tannery Arts Center
1030 River St. 
Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060
  • HOME
  • LESSONS
    • INFO
    • FAQ
  • CLASS
  • FUNDAMENTALS
    • RHYTHM PYRAMID
    • STICKINGS FUNDAMENTALS
    • COMMON RHYTHMS & STICKINGS
  • ABOUT
    • BIO
    • PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
  • CONTACT