1st and 2nd Endings

By Nate Brown Exercises 1st & 2nd endings, 5 stroke rolls, 9 stroke rolls

This drum sheet music is designed to give the beginner-intermediate level player an introduction to reading and playing 1st and 2nd endings. Incorporating 5 stroke rolls and 9 stroke rolls, these pieces are fun to play and educational!

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Nate Brown

Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education at John Carroll University and Master of Arts in Education at the University of Findlay.

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1st and 2nd Endings