by Jim Casella
Courtesy of Pearl Corporation

In modern rudimental percussion ensembles, tuning the bass drum section can be an intimidating process.  With the increasing demands placed on modern bass drum sections, the method in which the drums are tuned plays an important role in the overall sound of the ensemble.  The most important factor is that the bass drum section should provide a comfortable blend and support to the entire ensemble, whether it's a marching band, drum corps, or indoor percussion ensemble.

by Julie Davila
Courtesy of Pearl Corporation

The art of tenor playing has changed drastically over the last ten years. Although there are many great tenor players, there are not a lot of publications available to learn and practice the skills needed to acquire knowledge of tenor technique. The following exercises are intended to familiarize players with some basic concepts and techniques used when playing tenors. Part One utilizes some fundamental exercises aimed at developing dexterity, motion and flow. Part Two contains exercises that incorporate beginning scrapes and crossovers.