JOE MAILLOUX PERCUSSION: DRUM LESSONS & CLASSES IN SANTA CRUZ, CA.
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SAMBA STUDY​​​

This class utilizes drum sticks and drum pads to develop 1) snare-drum skills, and 2) rhythms from the samba-group/class.

SNARE DRUM FUNDAMENTALS

Holding drum sticks in a relaxed and time-proven manner is paramount. Adhere to these first two videos to 
GRIP
How to grip the drumsticks (2 min video)
MECHANICS
The basic stroke (motion) for striking the drum (4 min video) 
ACCENTS
A comprehensive guide to accents (1hr video) 

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  :||

EXERCISES

  • Rhythm Pyramid
  • Sticking Fundamentals​
  • Brazilian (+ Afrocentric) Rhythms & Stickings
  • Santa Cruz Breaks
  • Samba Swing Exercises
  • Brazilian Snare Drum Rhythms​
Joe Mailloux M.M.
(831) 435-6813
​JoeMailloux@gmail.com
Lesson Hours:
Mon-Sat
​Tannery Arts Center
1030 River St. 
Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060
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