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Learn how to play the marching snare drum, and how to hold the sticks with your right & left hands in this free video series.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Hold the drum stick with your right hand when playing the marching snare drum; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Hold the drum stick in the left hand when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Stand in set position and about the correct body posture when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Use elbow, hand, wrist and drum stick angles when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Perform the right hand velocity stroke when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Perform the left hand velocity stroke when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Perform fulcrum exercises when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Understand the pitfalls of the 8-on-a-hand drum exercises when playing the marching snare drums; learn more from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Avoid some of the pitfalls of the 8-on-a-hand exercises when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Use the cushion stroke when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Stick height and size are important considerations when playing the marching snare drums; learn more from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Use the 8th note bucks drum exercise when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Understand the pitfalls of 8th note bucks drum exercise when playing the marching snare drums; learn more from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Do the triplet bucks drum exercise when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Do 12-3 bucks when playing the marching snare drums; learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
Learn about pitfalls of 12-3 bucks when playing the marching snare drums from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
The snare drum is an essential percussive component in any marching band. The sharp snap produced by the reverberating snares stretched across the bottom skin, or head, is what gives the drum its unique sound. The snare drum has been used in military bands in Europe since the 15th and 16th century, and today it can be heard in virtually every genre of western music. Whether you want to learn how to play snare for your school band’s high-stepping competition, to march in a local parade, or just for fun, these free video music lessons are a great place to get started.
In this series of free video clips expert percussion instructor John Antonelli demonstrates how to play the snare drum for a marching band. You’ll learn tips on finding the correct posture, how to properly hold the drumsticks, and variety of strokes and basic drumming techniques. John also helps you fine-tune your playing with exercises to help you control accents and start tapping like a drum-line veteran.
John Antonelli John Antonelli is most noted by his teaching reputation throughout North Carolina, Virginia and parts of Ohio. He has taught many high school and college percussion lines, including lines at Wake Forest University, Athens Drive High School, Clayton High School, Orange High School, West Potomac High School and Canal-Winchester High School. He is currently Percussion Captain head at Athens Drive High School, Wake Forrest University's Marching Band, and Anima Percussion. He also is an Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Wake Forrest.dkdk
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