Educational Resources

Required Class and Lesson Materials

• Earplugs
• Pencil
• Binder/ Folder
• Notebook/ Paper (lined or manuscript)
• Recording device

Equipment Recommendations

Equipment may be purchased/ ordered from a local dealer (Drum Center of Lexington, Willis Music, Hurst Music, etc.) or from an online retailer (Steve Weiss Music, Sweetwater, etc.). Links to specific items are provided in the following documents; prices and availability may fluctuate from time to time.

• 2022-2023 LCAP Recommendations
• 2022-2023 KMID/ KIMA Recommendations

Downloads

• Percussion Instrument Ranges
• Timpani Facts

YouTube Channels

• DCP Cymbal Vault – Cymbal sound samples
• Drumeo – Drum set educational content
• Percussive Arts Society – Percussion performances and educational content
• Sounds Like a Drum – Videos about drum tuning/ setup/ etc.

Additional Resources

• 40 PAS International Drum Rudiments – Notation, audio, and video examples
• Finale – Music notation software
• MuseScore – Free music notation software
• Music Speed Changer – Can change the speed of an audio file without altering pitch
• MusicTheory.net – Music theory lessons and exercises
• Percussive Arts Society – All things percussion
• Tonal Energy – Customizable tuner/ metronome app