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By:
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Table of Contents
Mallet Basics
Lessons 1 - 8
Lessons 9 - 16
Lessons 17 - 26
Lessons 27 - 39
Lessons 40 - 46
Lessons 47 - 54
Lessons 55 - 64
Lessons 65 - 77
Lessons 78 - 89
Lessons 90 - 95
Lessons 96 - 113
Lessons 114 - 130
Lessons 131 - 137
Lessons 138 - 146
Songs to Play
Rhythm Studies
Scale Studies
Note Location Chart
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Mallet Basics
Start by watching these helpful videos.
Use the following YouTube links:
1. Playing mallet instruments
2. Setup and Playing Position
3. Grip and Basic Stokes
4. Sticking Considerations
The Xylophone The Marimba
The Vibraphone
The Glockenspiel (Orchestra Bells)
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Music Reading Basics
Staff - 5 lines used to read music.
Treble Clef Sign - Sign used by higher pitched instruments to read music
Time Signature - The number of beats per measure and the kind of note that receives one beat.
Measure (Bar) Line - A vertical line which divides the staff into measures.
Measure - The space between two measure (bar) lines.
The Music Alphabet - Music uses only the let-ters A through G. Each note is either on a line or in a space on the staff.
Line names: E, G, B, D, F
Space Names: F, A, C, E
Double Bar - The end of a section of music.
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First Notes
Lessons 1 - 8
1. OUR FIRST NOTE
2. A NEW NOTE
3. UP AND DOWN
4. WATCH YOUR RESTS
5. LOTS OF BREATH
Whole Rests and Notes
Whole note - 4 beats in 4/4 time
Whole rest- 4 beats in 4/4 time
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
Alternate Hands - Be sure to play every exercise with the left and right hands.
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6. DIVIDE AND CONQUER
7. BRASS AND WOODWIND DEBATE
8. DRUMS TO THE FRONT
Quick Review
Measure (bar) Line Divides the staff into measures
Measure Space between two measure lines
How many measures in “DRUMS TO THE FRONT”?
What are the lines called at the end of a section?
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart Note Location Chart
Quarter Notes and Rests
Quarter Note - 1 beat in 4/4 time
Quarter Rest - 1 beat in 4/4 time
Tip: When counting quarter notes and rests, we often say “and” between the numbers. We use the “+” to indicate “and.”
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Lessons 9 - 16
2 counts Half
Note
Half
Rest 2 counts
9. HOW ABOUT A HALF NOTE
10. DIVIDE AND COUNT
Attention: Rests are important. Be sure to count rests.
11. ALL BY YOURSELF
Clapping Practice
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
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12. MORE HALF NOTES
13. HALF NOTE TESTER
14. HALF AS MUCH
15. TAKE A BREATHER
16. HALF NOTE STOMP SYMPHONY
The Time Signature - At the beginning of every song you will find a time signature. The time signature indicates the number of beats in each meas-ure and what kind of note receives one beat. Every song you have played to this point has 4 beats in each measure.
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
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Lessons 17 - 26
17. STAY IN LINE
18. WHOLE LOT OF BREATH
New Note
Just for fun, do the following note math problem.
+ + - = ? beats
New Note Practice:
New Rhythm Practice - Count Aloud and Clap
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
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19. THE COUNT IS IN - DUET
20. IT’S ALL ABOUT QUARTERS
21. ALMOST LIKE A MELODY
22. COUNT THOSE RESTS
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
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25. LET’S MOVE IT
23. MINOR MOOD
26. OFF TO THE RACES
24. UP AND DOWN DRUMMER
The Time Signature
Indicates how many beats in each measure and what kind of note receives one beat.
= 4 beats in each measure
= The quarter note receives one beat
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Review
Name the following notes
1 2 3 4
Check the fingering
1. 2. 3.
Circle the correct note name Circle the correct note name Circle the correct note name
Ab Bb C D Eb F Ab Bb C D Eb F Ab Bb C D Eb F
Music Math Quiz
+ - =
+ + =
Whole rest
o o
M
A
T
C
H
I
N
G
Time signature o o
Staff o o
Quarter rest
o o
Check Your Answers
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Lessons 27 - 39
27. HEADIN’ DOWN
28. HOT CROSS BUNS
29. FIRESIDE MEETING
New Notes
Tip:
Make good use of your practice time.
A little practice each day is better than cramming your practice into one day.
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
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30. JINGLE BELLS
32. WALKIN’ IN SUNSHINE
31. FRENCH FOLK SONG
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
Reminder - Always use two mallets and alternate hands on every exercise.
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33. MARY’S MISSING NOTES 1. Sing ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’
2. On a piece of paper, write out the song with the missing notes
3. Play the song
34. LAP-CLAP RHYTHM RAP
35. SNAKE CHARMER
The Accent Mark -
An accent mark above or below a note means to stress or place emphasis on the note. The accent mark does not mean to play the note shorter.
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
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36. SHOULD I PLAY?
38. SOME FOLKS DO
37. MESS AROUND WITH BARS 1. Draw the missing bar lines
2. Play the song
3. Play the song backwards
39. AU CLAIRE DE LA LUNE
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
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Lessons 40 - 46
New Note
40. GEE, IT’S A “G”
42. VARIATION ON A FRENCH FOLK SONG
The Repeat Sign
Variation— A different version of a theme
Variation - A variation is a change of rhythm, melody or harmony of a theme.
41. VARIATION ON HOT CROSS BUNS
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
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43. MOZART MELODY
44. LET’S PLAY IN HARMONY
EXPERTS ETUDE
BONUS CHROMATIC LINE
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
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45. A CHRISTMAS TUNE – BAND ARRANGEMENT
Key Signature
Sheet Music Reading Basics
Key Signature - what notes to play with sharps or flats - the key signature can be found at the beginning of every song. In A Christmas Tune all B’s, E’s, and A’s are to be played Bb, Eb and Ab.
Tempo - how fast to play - Tempo markings are usually in Italian and found above the staff. The tempo marking for A Christmas Tune is Allegro which means to play a fast, lively tempo.
Dynamics - how loud or soft to play - Usually written in Italian and located below the
staff. The beginning of A Christmas Tune is ‘f’ and should be played loudly.
Examples: f - forte-loud, mf - mezzo forte - medium loud, p - piano - soft
Tempo This is a rehearsal number. It helps us practice together.
Dynamic
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Note Location Chart
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Dynamic Markings
f - forte (play loudly) mf - mezzo forte (play moderately loud)
mp - mezzo piano (play moderately soft) p - piano (play softly)
46.
Link to mp3 Files
Note Location Chart
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SONGS TO PLAY
Songs to Play selections are not available in the free edition of Sound
Fundamentals . You are encouraged to explore the large selection of quality music for beginning and young bands available at
http://pdfbandmusic.com.
Recommended Beginning Band titles:
Fanfare on ‘Deck the Halls’
‘bout Time for Christmas
March Centaur
Holiday Spirit
Bingo Rocks
Banuwa
Hollow Penyo Hop
A Little Cha Cha
Acclaim
Deep Water Bridge
March Onward
Not Now Mama
Radiant Fanfare
Stick Men
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Mallet Note Location Chart
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Answers
Name the following notes
1 2 3 4
D F Eb D
Check the fingering
1. 2. 3.
Circle the correct note name Circle the correct note name
Circle the correct note name
Ab Bb C D Eb F Ab Bb C D Eb F Ab Bb C D Eb F
Music Math Quiz
+ - = 5
+ + = 10
Whole rest
o o
M
A
T
C
H
I
N
G
Time signature o o
Staff o o
Quarter rest
o o
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