MUSM1260 Introduction to Drum Kit
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Music |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Music |
| Offered in | MUSM1260 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
This elective is designed to give percussionists a basic understanding of Drum Kit styles, techniques, and pedagogy. Instruction will be given in a group class format and will involve hand and foot coordination, analysis of historic styles and techniques. Pedagogical theories and styles will be examined. Students will perform in the following styles: Swing, Be Bop, Latin, Funk, Rock and Roll, Afro Cuban, and Country. |
| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Analyze and internalize current and historical trends and styles in Drum Kit / Drum Set. 2. Use specific musical examples and theories to explain key concepts, themes and theories in Drum Kit performance and pedagogical practice. 3. Think, write and argue with these key concepts, themes and theories. 4. Reflect on and discuss their own learning as it relates to the subject matter of the course. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Performance examination of selected etudes and transcribed solos (70%), one class presentation (20%), and in-class participation (10%); 85% attendance required. |
| Workload |
1.5 hours per week.
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| Areas of Interest | Music |
| Requisite Statement |
By Interview. |
| Prescribed Texts |
Breithaupt, Robert, A Teaching Guideto Jazz Drumming Styles, Robert Breithaupt, 1980. Cerabino, Anthony, Drumset Essentials, Cerabino Publications, 1984. Chester, Gary, The New Breed, Systems for the development of your own creativity, Modern Drummer Publications, Hal Leonard Publishing, 1988. Dahlgren, Marv, Drumset Control, Creative Music, 1971. Erskine, Peter, Drum Concepts and Techniques, 21st Century Publications, Hal Leonard Publishing Corp., 1987. France, Gary, Drumset Reading Etudes, G.F. Percussion Press, 1989. Pickering, John, Melbay's Studio Jazz Cookbook, Melbay Publications, 1979. Soph, Edward, Essential Techniques For Drum Set: Book 1, Meredith Music Publications, 1986. Transcriptions for the Drumset vol 1 - 3, North Texas Percussion Press, 1987. |
| Other Information |
Normally offered in alternate years. |
| Academic Contact | Gary France |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
