Watch two Chino Hills percussionists as they play through the exercises they use on a daily basis to build their technique. Then listen to percussion director John Mapes breakdown how and why they use these particular exercises at Chino Hills high school.
EXERCISE BREAKDOWN | EXERCISE ONLY |
8's | 8's |
Tap Pyramid | Tap Pyramid |
Stick Control | Stick Control |
Double Beat | Double Beat |
Paradiddles | Paradiddles |
Singles | Singles |
Rolls | Rolls |
Flams | Flams |