Syncopation Exercise

'Syncopation' by Ted Reed

Page 38, Exercise 1, Line 1

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Variations

These variations can be applied to all exercise on pages 38-45

All variations to be played:
a) Snare drum
b) Around the kit
1. Alternating hands
Bass drum fills in the gaps

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2. Unison Hands
Bass drum fills in the gaps

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3. Left hand play exercise
Right hand and bass drum fill in the gaps

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4. Alternating hands
Exercise is played on the snare drum with fill in notes on the toms or cymbals

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