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Warm Up Basics Battery Revised
Warm Up Basics Battery Revised
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Introduction
This packet is meant to provide a fundamental approach
to any level battery percussion section for daily warm
up use.
Each exercise can also be used for standard 8-5 box drill
exercises, with the exception of Duf 16ths, which would
be a 6-5 box drill exercise.
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Technical Approach
-Stroke Types
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-Dynamics and Articulations
pp = 1”
p = 3” - parallel to surface (0 Degrees)
mp = 6” - 22.5 Degrees from parallel
mf = 9” - 45 Degrees from parallel
f = 12” - 67.5 Degrees from parallel
ff = 15” - 90 Degrees from parallel (full extension)
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-Muscle Groups
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-Cymbal notation
-Uniformity
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General Concepts
RELAX. Longevity is the name of the game. Muscles do
get fatigued, but tension only makes things worse.
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Eights
This exercise focuses on the Full Stroke. Each hand is
isolated to work on consistent strokes. There is only 1
rhythm and 1 height used in this exercise.
-Variations
Variation 1
-Tenors move around the drums while still isolating
each hand.
-Bass splits change from two eighth notes per
player to one.
-The cymbals split into two parts, an “A” and a “B.”
One player is assigned to play where it’s marked “A” and
the other “B.” This helps each player count and listen
across the section to match sounds.
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Variations 2 and 3
-Crescendos and Decrescendos.
This forces the player to move within different muscle
groups as the heights increase and decrease. The
difficulty will be maintaining time as the heights change,
especially from hand to hand.
-Bass drum part changed to 16th notes down and up
the section.
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Eights
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Snare
R... L... R...
Tenors
R... L... R...
4 Basses
R... L... R L...
5 Basses
R... L... R L...
Cymbals
Unison... Siz-suck
HH
5
Sn
L... R... L...
Tn
L... R... L...
4 Bs
L... R... R L...
5 Bs
L... R... R L...
Cym
Variation 1
9
Sn
R R... L... R...
Tn
R R... L... R...
4 Bs
R R... L... R...
5 Bs
R R... L... R...
Cym
Unison... A B A B...
HH Tap
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Sn
L... R... L...
Tn
L... R... L...
4 Bs
L... R... L...
5 Bs
L... R... L...
Cym
Uns... B A B A...
Variation 2
17
Sn
R R... L...
Tn
R R... L...
4 Bs
R R... L...
5 Bs
R R... L...
Cym
Uns. Unison...
HH
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Sn
R... L... R...
Tn
4 Bs
R L... L... R...
5 Bs
R L... L... R...
Cym
Siz-suck
2
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Variation 3
25
Sn
L... R R...
Tn
4 Bs
5 Bs
R L... R R...
Cym
Unison...
HH
29
Sn
L...
L... R...
Tn
L... R... L...
4 Bs
5 Bs
L... R L... L...
Cym
A B A B... Uns...
Tap
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Sn
R... L... R
Tn
R... L... R
4 Bs
R... R L... R
5 Bs
R... R L... R
Cym
B A B A... Uns.
3
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DuF
This exercise focuses on the Down stroke and Up stroke.
The Full stroke is found in the variations. This exercise
is 1 rhythm at 2 different heights. Each hand is still
isolated to focus on consistent strokes. It is natural to
focus on the accented note, but the unaccented note
needs just as much attention. The unaccented note, or
“tap,” is the Up stroke that sets up the Down stroke
afterward.
-Variations
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DuF
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L...
R... L...
R... L... R...
R... L... R... L...
Cymbals
Uns...
Variation 1
R
Sn
R... R...
Tn
R... L... R R... L...
Cym
Unison...
HH
Sn
R...
L... R... L...
L...
Tn
R... R... L...
R... R... L...
L...
Cym
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Variation 2
Sn
R...
R R... L...
Tn
R R... L... R...
R R... L... R...
Cym
Unison...
HH
Variation 3
Sn
L...
L... R... R R...
Tn
R... L... R R...
Bs
L... R... L... R R...
Cym
Unison...
HH
Sn
Tn
L... R... L...
L... R... L... R...
Cym
2
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Variation 4
34
L... R...
L...
Sn
Tn
R... L... R R... L... R...
L... R
R... L... R...
Cym
Unison...
HH
40
R...
Sn
Tn
R... L... R
Bs
R
L... R... L...
Cym
3
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DuF 16ths
This exercise combines all 3 stroke types with a new
rhythm. This exercise is 1 rhythm at 2 heights. This
exercise is written in a 3/4 time signature. This is
designed for the players to focus on feet timing. Marking
time helps keep the pulse in the hands. In most
marching situations, accents and time signatures will
not line up with the feet. This exercise will not only
reinforce the 3 main stroke types, but will also develop
strong feet timing. If the feet are in time, the hands
will be in time.
-Variations
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DuF 16ths
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R L...
R L...
R L...
Cymbals
Unison... A B A B A B A B
HH Tap
5
Sn
Tn
4 Bs
5 Bs
Cym
Uns... A B A B A B A B Uns.
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Variation 1
10
R L...
Sn
R L...
Cym
Uns... A B A B A B A B
HH Tap
14
Sn
Tn
4 Bs
5 Bs
Cym
Uns... A B A B A B A B Uns.
2
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Variation 2
19
R L...
Sn
R L...
R L...
R L...
Cym
Unison... A B A B A B A B
HH Tap
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Sn
Tn
5 Bs
Cym
Unison... A B A B A B A B Uns.
3
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16th Note Timing
This exercise focuses on variations of 16th note
rhythms. The goal is to be able to transition from
rhythm to rhythm as smoothly as possible while staying
in time. The sticking for all players can be found under
the snare part.
-Variations
Variation 1
-This variation moves the tenors around the drums
to build rhythmic accuracy while changing drums.
Variation 2
-The second variation flips the pattern for the bass
drums. This forces the players to count and focus on
their own part. If they are in time, then it should sound
like constant 16th notes are being played.
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16th Note Timing
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Snare
R L... RL R RL R R L... RL L R L L R L... R RL R RL
Tenors
Basses
Cymbals
Sn
Tn
Variation 1
7
Sn
Tn
Bs
Cym
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11
Sn
Tn
14
Sn
Tn
Bs
Cym
Sn
Tn
2
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22
Sn
Tn
Sn
Tn
3
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Doubles
This exercise focuses on double strokes. Double strokes
occur when a player uses one motion to play two
strokes. These strokes are used in open rolls found in
percussion repertoire. Although it is important to
rebound the stick off the surface, the player must
approach each stroke as Full strokes. As the tempo
increases, the player must shift to smaller muscle
groups while staying relaxed. Keep in mind that the
fingers are not the only muscles used.
-Variation
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Doubles
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Snare
R... L... R... L...
Tenors
R... L... R... L...
4 Basses
R... L... R... L...
5 Basses
R... L... R...
L...
Cymbals
Unison... Siz-suck
HH
5
Sn
R... L... R... L... R R L L... R L L R R L L...
Tn
R... L... R... L... R R L L... R L L R R L L...
4 Bs
R... R R L L... R L L R R L L...
R... L... L...
5 Bs
R... R R L L... R L L R R L L...
R... L... L...
Cym
A B A B A B A B
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Variation 1
9
Sn
Tn
R R... L... R...
4 Bs
R
5 Bs
R
Cym
Uns. Unison... Siz-suck
14
HH
Sn
R... L... R... L... R R L L... R L L R R L L...
Tn
R... L... R... L... R R L L... R L L R R L L...
4 Bs
R L...
5 Bs
R L...
Cym
A B A B A B A B
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Sn
R
Tn
R
4 Bs
R
5 Bs
R
Cym
Uns.
2
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Triples
This exercise focuses on triple strokes. The approach to this
exercise should be similar to “Doubles.” All of the notes are
full strokes. The player should focus on making each note
sound the same. Start this exercise slow to develop the feel
of the larger muscles pushing each stroke. As the tempo
increases, lower the heights, and use the smaller muscle
groups to accomplish the same goal.
-Variation
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Triples
Ryan Jobe
Snare
R______ L_______ R______ L_______
Tenors
R______ L_______ R______ L_______
4 Basses
R______ L_______ R______ L_______
5 Basses
R______ R______ L_______
Cymbals
Sn
Tn
R___ L___ R___ L___ RRRLLLRRRLLLRRR LL LRRRL LL RRRL L L R
Cym
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Variation 1
Sn
R______ L_______ R______
4 Bs
R r r R r r L
L R L R L
3 3 3
5 Bs
R r r R r r L L R L R L
Cym
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L___
Sn
L_______ R___ L___ R___ RRRLLLRRRLLLRRR
Tn
4 Bs
Rr r L r r r
R l l l R LR L L R L R L R L
5 Bs
Rr r L R l l l R LR L r r r L R L R L R L
Cym
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Sn
L L L R R R L L L R R R L L L R
Tn
L L L R R R L L L R R R L L L R
4 Bs
r
R L R l R L R L R
5 Bs
R L R l r R L R L R
Cym
2
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Duple Rolls
This exercise breaks down double strokes for the use of
rolls. This exercise has 2 rhythms played at 1 height.
The approach used in the Doubles exercise should also
be used here in this exercise.
-Slash Notation
-Variations
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Duple Rolls
Ryan Jobe
Snare
R L...
Tenors
R L...
4 Basses
R L...
5 Basses
R L...
Cymbals
Unison... A B A B Uns... B A B A Uns... A B Uns... B A
HH Siz-suck
Sn
Tn
4 Bs
R L...
5 Bs
R L...
Cym
A B A Uns... Unison... A B A B Uns... B A B A
Crash HH Siz-suck
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Variation 2
14
R L...
Sn
Tn
4 Bs
R L...
5 Bs
R L...
Cym
Uns... A B Uns... B A A B A Uns... Unison... A B A B
Crash HH Siz-suck
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Sn
4 Bs
5 Bs
Cym
Uns... B A B A Uns... A B Uns... B A A B A Uns...
Crash
2
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Triplet Rolls
This exercise breaks down the use of double strokes for
triplet-based rhythms. This exercise has 2 rhythms
played at 1 height.
-Variations
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Triplet Rolls
Ryan Jobe
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Snare
R L...
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Tenors
R L...
3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 Basses
R L...
5 Basses
R L...
Cymbals
Unison...
HH
Sn
Tn
3 3
5 Bs
Cym
A B A B A B Uns.
Tap
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3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Variation 1
R L...3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Sn
R L...
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 Bs
Cym
Unison...
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
HH
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Sn
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 Bs
5 Bs
Cym
A B A B A B Uns.
Tap
2
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Ryan Jobe is a percussionist and music educator from Cleveland,
Mississippi. He earned his Associates degree in Music from
Northeast Mississippi Community College, his Bachelors in Music
Education from Delta State University, and his Masters in Musicology
from West Virginia University.
Since 2010 Ryan has taught, composed, arranged, and performed for
many camps, clinics, schools, and audiences all across the United
States including DCI, WGI, the NFL, and the Percussive Arts Society
International Convention.
Ryan was a performing member of the 7th Regiment Drum & Bugle
Corps in 2013-14, and was an instructor for Southwind Drum & Bugle
Corps in 2017-18. While attending WVU, Ryan was the Graduate
Teaching Assistant for the World Music Performance Center where
he directed the Beginning Steel Drum Band, assisted with the world
music ensembles, and taught the world percussion methods course
for undergraduate music majors.
Ryan has studied with Dr. Josh Armstrong, Dr. Michael Vercelli,
George Willis, Bryan Mitchell, Brendan Mason, Colin Mason, Michael
Blancoflor, and Dan Schack.
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