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The Reading Drummer

Dave Vose

Lessons 1-6
Beginner Reading Study

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1 Quarter Notes and Quarter Rests Counting out loud will help you to understand the
time signature.

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2 3/4 Time Keep a steady tempo throughout.

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3 Eighth Notes Count the upbeat eighth notes by saying “and.”

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4 Combination Study Strive for a balanced sound between your right-hand stroke and
left-hand stroke.

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5 Half Rests A half rest receives two beats of silence.

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6 Eighth Rests and Single Eighth Notes An eighth rest receives a half beat of silence.