57-861 Percussion Methods

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This class gives the non-percussion major a background in the fundamentals of teaching percussion. The main focus of the course is snare drum. The students spend most of their time learning the basic concepts of beginning snare drum so they will be prepared to teach beginning students of any grade level. Much time is devoted to proper stance, grip, and stroke, in order to insure a good foundation for a beginning student. Also covered are the various mallet instruments, timpani, and all small hand percussion. Students learn about purchasing proper equipment for the various levels of learning in common school programs.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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