Exercises

Click on the tabs under the main menu to access all the Orleans Percussion exercises. To hear audio of the files you must have QuickTime on your computer. Scroll to the bottom of each page and click play to hear the audio. Also, to print out copies of these files, scroll to the bottom of each page for links to a PDF version.

These exercises are designed to strengthen endurance and overall skill. Each one is equipped with specific drill to test your knowledge on some of our most basic techniques, while also allowing you to learn new rhythm patterns and tempo styles. Just remember to begin your practices with a few warm-ups. It might be a little embarrassing admitting to mom and dad that you pulled a muscle because you were "beating your drum." Uh huh....sure....they'll believe that.

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