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Rudiment Breakdown (Slow-Fast-Slow)
Take a Lesson from Dr. John Wooton
17: DOUBLE PARADIDDLE
ABOUT
DR.
JOHN
WOOTON
- Dr. John Wooton is the director of percussion studies at The University of Southern Mississippi. He is well versed in many percussion instruments but has specialized in rudimental snare drum, drum set, marimba, vibraphone and steel pans. Dr. Wooton directs the Percussion Ensemble, Steel Pan Orchestra, Graduate Percussion Ensemble and the Samba Band. He also performs regularly on steel pans as a soloist or with his band, KAISO!, and plays vibes for the USM Jazz Quintet.
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THE DRUMMER’S RUDIMENTAL REFERENCE BOOK
This book is packed full of lessons and exercises. Neatly organized into 41 different sections, this book covers rudiments, one-handed exercises, stick control, timing, relaxation, odd-groupings, back sticking, & tenor drumming. A must for the private instructor and band director!
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DR. THROWDOWN’S RUDIMENTAL REMEDIES
A fantastic compilation of rudimental exercises written and collected throughout the years by Dr. John Wooton. Included is an accompanying DVD of Dr. Wooton performing many of the exercises and etudes. An enormous amount of downloadable play-along tracks are included on the DVD as well as insightful philosophies from Dr. Throwdown, himself! You can find out more information on Dr. Wooton’s books on his Web site:
WWW.JOHNWOOTON.COM
