FUNdamentals on Drumset Techniques with Dr. Andy Smith from the Percussive Arts Society

Today’s FUNdamentals session focuses on Drumset Techniques with Dr. Andy Smith. FUNdamental Fridays are special core percussion technique and theory mini-clinics targeted for percussion instructors, band directors, music educators, or anyone looking to expand their percussion and drumming knowledge - especially to share that knowledge with their students.
Dr. Andy Smith teaches at the University of Texas at El Paso. In this Fundamental Fridays Session, Andy demonstrates developing your drumset sound and fluidity through the “floppy stroke.” He breaks down smart practice methods: horizontal and vertical breakdowns, and singing technique. Samples of Bossa Nova, Afro-Cuban, Rock and Funk, and playing jazz swing with form in mind are incorporated in the session.
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[@robygamboa8479]

Thank you, sir! This was an awesome presentation! Lots of takeaways for me.

[@pathansen7270]

Enjoyed being introduced to your work.

[@AndySmithPercussion]

Oh, thank you so much!

[@colleenhaas9224]

Enjoyed your lesson/demo.

[@AndySmithPercussion]

Thank you, Colleen, great to hear from you, and thanks for checking this little gostinho out!

[@bertvillegasmusic]

nice doc!!!

[@AndySmithPercussion]

Thanks so much, Bert!

[@AndySmithPercussion]

Gotta keep up with you!

[@scottchristie]

What did the practice pad study to understand and help his students learn? ANSWER: He was an expert in PADagogy. (also expert in epistemology but that's not funny).

[@AndySmithPercussion]

LOL, thanks for your quip, Scott. Yeah, epistemology might "gum" things up a little.