Percussion Resources
Here is a list of the proficiencies needed for percussion students throughout the year at SPHS. There are many great resources at the Vic Firth Education Site. If you simply wanted a .pdf that takes you through simple exercises to keep up your playing skills, click here.
By Steven Graves
Warm-ups, grooves, and cadences
For both percussionists and non-percussionists courtesy of David Birrow
The Complete Percussionist
"The Complete Percussionist includes a diverse set of topics for the percussionist including pitched and non-pitched instruments. From rudimentary snare playing to auxiliary percussion techniques, percussionists will find this instructional video useful. Timpani technique is also covered in this exceptional volume of the instructional video series.
0:23 - Keyboards
24:32 - Timpani
59:36 - Snare Drum
1:34:20 - Accessories
The President's Own
Here is series of videos from the Marine Band that explains some simple concepts related to percussion. You can find the percussion videos towards the end of the playlist.