Author's Note:

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The snare drum is the first instrument from the percussion family studied in percussion departments. The knowledge and technical skills learned on the snare drum are later transferred to other percussion instruments. The main idea of this book is to provide appropriate material to meet the expected outcomes and achieve the educational goals for the snare drum outlined in the new curriculum.

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This book contains texts and études covering the following topics:

• The origin of the snare drum and its historical development;

• The evolution of the snare drum's role in orchestral music;

• The construction of the snare drum and drumsticks, and their characteristics;

• The concept of musical notation and articulation;

• Explanation and practical application of the most common terms in musical terminology;

• 125 études using a classical approach to the snare drum, including 6 solo études;

• Gradual use of rhythmic figures in the form of musical phrases and their application in études;

• Application of musical ornaments, such as grace notes and tremolos, in études;

• A list of selected excerpts from audition repertoire for the snare drum as outlined in the new curriculum;

• Musical etiquette from the perspectives of both the audience and the performer.

 

The material covered in this book aims to maintain a strong connection with orchestral performance practice while also providing knowledge and skills that are broadly applicable. Many musical phrases and elements used in the études cultivate a classical approach to the snare drum and are integral parts of well-known orchestral excerpts. Furthermore, the knowledge gained through practicing these études is applicable to other percussion instruments as well as the drum set.

 

Master of Musical Arts
Goran Evetović