WITH SMARTMUSIC’S INTERACTIVE METHOD BOOKS, SIGHT-READING EXERCISES, PRACTICE TOOLS, AND IMPORT FEATURES.

AID THE GROWTH OF YOUR PERCUSSION STUDENTS

YOUR PERCUSSION STUDENTS CAN:• Practice with professional melodic accompaniments and hear how their part fi ts within the ensemble• Analyze performances by professional percussionists and hear how they interpret a written part• Improve sight-reading skills with over 300 sight-reading exercises, for both snare drum and mallets

BUILT IN TOOLS ALLOW STUDENTS TO: • Focus on accuracy and proper technique by easily decreasing and increasing the tempo • Rehearse di� cult sections by creating practice loops • Record practice sessions and performances for evaluation or sharing• Import any MP3 audio fi le• Incorporate a click track• Practice any music exported from Finale to SmartMusic, such as drum line parts or audition pieces• Click on a note to see note name and correct mallet placement

SMARTMUSIC IS AFFORDABLE:

• $140 for an annual educator subscription with access to all music assignment and grading features, practice tools, and teacher resources• $40 for an annual student subscription which makes it possible for every student to practice consistently and effectively at home or in a practice room at school• Instrumental microphones range from $19.95 - $29.95

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smartmusic can help DRUMMERS BECOME WELL-ROUNDED PERCUSSIONISTS

SmartMusic has content and practice tools to guide percussion practice year round. Your students will be motivated to practice longer, and classroom time will be more productive, because students are better prepared when they gather to play as an ensemble. Give your percussionists a personalized learning experience with SmartMusic.

SNARE DRUM AND MALLETS

TIMPANI

DRUM SET

MARCHING PERCUSSION

• 9 method books for snare drum including Alfred’s Drum Method books 1 and 2, Rudimental Etudes and Warm-ups (Hal Leonard) and Rhythmic Compositions (Hal Leonard)• Standard of Excellence Festival Solos Books 1 & 2 for Snare Drum and Mallets• Over 20 popular band method books• Assessable sight-reading exercises, from easy to advanced, for snare drum and mallets• Use the included exercises to develop technique, including four mallet skills• Learn and practice improvisation skills using the exercises and the Improvisation Library• Explore concert repertoire for all skill levels

• Develop tuning skills with ear training exercises and the built in tuner• Hear professional timpanists with the accompaniment fi les• Explore concert repertoire for all skill levels

• See and hear transcriptions of drum set parts• Practice di� erent styles with a rhythm section at any tempo• Practice fi lls and solos in a musical setting• Play with recordings of professional musicians and hear how they make stylistic interpretations of the written part• Use the audio import feature to practice with your favorite groups

• Any Finale® fi le can be imported into SmartMusic (cadences, original show music, exercises, audition packets)• Assign weekly show excerpts over the summer so that students are prepared for band camp • Electronically distribute parts or music changes in seconds without printing • Using the SmartMusic Gradebook helps guide student learning so students can be more accountable throughout the entire season

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“As the responsibilities and demands on the percussionists in my program increase, SmartMusic is there to aid their growth. The availability of concert titles, thousands of solos, and method book assignments help me to foster valuable reading skills among students and to prepare them for city, district, and state music auditions. It’s compatibility with Finale is invaluable when preparing the percussion ensemble for our marching and indoor seasons.”Zach Rooksby, Band Director/Percussionist, Grassfield High School

“Since bringing SmartMusic into my program, I am assessing my students 30-40 times more per year.”Dave Poncar, Greenfield Central Junior High School