CADET PIPE BAND MUSICIAN (CPBM) 
                              LEVEL 1 
                         SNARE DRUMMER 
           
          INTRODUCTION: 
                                  
          The Cadet Pipe Band Musician (CPBM) Level 1 Snare Drummer is the first of 
          five levels of training. The CPBM at this level is recognized as a BEGINNER.  
          The aim of this course is to provide familiarization with the Pipe Band Snare 
          Drum.  
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
              PO 470  INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE........................................................ 1 
                BASIC PARTS OF THE SNARE DRUM:.................................................... 1 
                CARE, CLEANING AND STORAGE OF PRACTICE PAD AND STICKS:
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                CARE AND STORAGE OF DRUMS:.......................................................... 3 
              PO 471 TECHNIQUE.......................................................................................... 4 
                STICK CONTROL AND GRIP TECHNIQUE:............................................ 4 
                GRIPPING THE SNARE STICK:.................................................................. 4 
                THE TWO STANDARD GRIPS:.................................................................. 7 
                SINGLE STROKE.......................................................................................... 8 
                DOUBLE STROKE...................................................................................... 11 
                PARADIDDLE............................................................................................. 13 
                FLAM........................................................................................................... 14 
                FLAM........................................................................................................... 15 
                TRIPLET....................................................................................................... 16 
                TIZZ (BUZZ) STROKE............................................................................... 18 
              PO 472 TONE AND TUNING........................................................................... 19 
                TYPES OF STICKS AND PRACTICE PADS:........................................... 19 
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          Snare Drum                                 Level 1 
                  PO 470  INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE 
                                   
          BASIC PARTS OF THE SNARE DRUM: 
           
          - TOP COUNTERHOOP 
           
          -   TOP (BATTER) HEAD 
           
          - TENSION ROD 
           
          -   TENSION ROD BRACKET 
           
          -   SHELL               
                                                                 
          -   CARRY HOOK   (NOT SHOWN)                                                    
            
            
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
          −  INTERNAL SNARE MECHANISM  
           
          −  EXTERNAL (BOTTOM) SNARE 
            MECHANISM  
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          − EXTERNAL SNARE 
           
          − BOTTOM COUNTERHOOP 
           
          −  BOTTOM (SNARE) HEAD  (NOT 
            SHOWN 
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        Snare Drum                       Level 1 
        CARE, CLEANING AND STORAGE OF PRACTICE PAD AND STICKS: 
         
         
        1) Before storage in a bag or drawer, ensure the drum sticks are wiped down to 
        keep them free from dirt build up. 
         
        2) DO NOT store sticks or drum pad in the drum case as this may cause damage 
        to the head and or shaft of the stick as well as possible damage to the drum 
        itself. 
         
        3) Before storage in a cool, dry place, ensure the practice pad and sticks are 
        clean and free from debris. 
         
         
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        Snare Drum                       Level 1 
        CARE AND STORAGE OF DRUMS: 
         
        The best place to put a drum when not in use is in its case. However, damage 
        may occur when the drum is not correctly placed.  
         
        Placing the drum in the case: 
         
         1.  Ensure that there are no other objects in the case. 
          
         2.  Place the drum bottom side down in the smaller half of the case. 
          
         3.  Place the larger half over the smaller and ease it down so it is seated 
           properly. 
          
         4.  Ensure the drum does not catch on the case. DO NOT force the drum, you 
           will only damage the case or the drum. 
          
         5.  Do up the strap tightly. 
                           
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
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