FUNdamentals

Every year, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) features several "FUNdamentals" clinics geared for beginning percussionists and band/orchestra directors. These sessions provide essential information covering a variety of topics including drumset, marching percussion, mallet-keyboard playing, concert percussion and accessories.

Each session includes handouts that serve as valuable resource material. Selected handouts are available here, both in screen versions and as downloadable pdf files. (Note: Adobe Acrobat™ required for viewing PDF files) Addtional handouts are available in the Members Only section.

DRUMSET

Drumset FUNdamentals
By Marshall Maley
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FUNdamental Grooves
By Pat Petrillo
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SNARE DRUM

Snare Drum FUNdamentals
By Kirk Gay and Jeff Moore
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MALLET-KEYBOARD

Beginning Vibraphone Techniques
By Kevin Bobo and Jon Metzger
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Introduction to Marimba Technique
By Kevin Bobo and Jon Metzger
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TIMPANI

Timpani Fundamentals
By Tony McCutchen and Kenneth Broadway
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ACCESSORIES

Crash Cymbals
By Kristen Shiner McGuire
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Suspended Cymbal
By Kristen Shiner McGuire
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Maracas
By Kristen Shiner McGuire
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Tambourine
By Jillian Pritchard
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Triangle
By Jillian Pritchard
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Castanets
By Jillian Pritchard
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