Brush Techniques

Department - PERC
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - ILPD-217

This lab emphasizes techniques related to traditional wire brushes and heavier specialty brushes, including conventional sweeping and figure patterns, individualized patterns, distribution of rhythm between both hands, reverse functioning in the hands, and techniques related to jazz and bossa nova styles. Repertoire study and brush stylists including Philly Joe Jones, Vernell Fournier, and Ed Thigpen will be investigated.

Credits: 1
Course Chair: John Ramsay
Prerequisites: ILPD-112
Required of: None
Electable by: Drum set and total percussion principals