Eighths by Michael Beauclerc

“Eighths” is the first exercise that an advanced exercise should begin each rehearsal with. The first section begins with isolated full strokes. This helps the drummers and staff focus on the technique of the stroke, and for the ensemble to work in metronomic awareness. It also includes double stops for snares and tenors. This section is repeated once, and then performers continue to the second section where the focus switches to dynamic range, and consist sound quality throughout.