Essential Elements Exercise 56 Mallets Tutorial

Essential Elements Exercise 56 Mallets Tutorial

Welcome to Musician's Addition! Today, we break down Old MacDonald Had a Band from the keyboard percussion side of Essential Elements. Learn how to:

✅ Choose the best sticking patterns for accuracy and comfort
✅ Identify and apply the key signature (B♭ & E♭) and time signature (4/4)
✅ Master tricky passages by breaking the piece into manageable chunks
✅ Handle repeats, rests, and pickups with confidence
✅ Keep your hands positioned for smooth transitions between notes

We’ll go step-by-step through the piece, discussing sticking choices for repeated notes, jumps, and faster passages, and practicing both hands for precision. By the end, you’ll be able to play the whole piece—rests, repeats, and all—smoothly and consistently.

📓 Tip: Write your sticking decisions in your music so you can play it the same way every time!

🎯 Perfect for:
- Beginning percussionists working through Essential Elements
- Students preparing this piece for class or practice
- Anyone wanting to improve their sticking, accuracy, and rhythmic precision

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