Beginning Rudimental Bass Drum

with James Hudson,
M.S. Director of the University of Kansas Marching and Athletic Bands;
former Director of Bands at Southwest Texas State University
and Michael Howard, formerly of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps

In this video, Hudson and Howard share the basic playing techniques required to perform as a Rudimental Bass Drummer in today's marching band percussion section. Included in this presentation are the basic concepts in grip, stroke, posture, and equipment. Howard also shares basic technique builders including: standard 8's tap accent and double beat pattern development.

26 minutes. 2003.