Vic Firth Fresh Approach Drummer Starter Pack

Designed to include the correct tools for producing quality sound at the student level, the Vic Firth Education Packs were developed with a "step up" approach. As the student advances from beginner to intermediate, he or she will acquire the essentials for band and orchestra literature.

The new Vic Firth "Fresh Approach Starter Pack" is designed to supply the serious beginnning percussion student with the best tools available at an affordable cost. All three items were hand selected for their educational value and ability to provide the student with products that will help establish a solid foundation on which to build.

Includes a pair of SD1, an Exactopad, a Vic Firth Rudiment Poster and A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum by Mark Wessels. Included with the book are 2 audio accompaniment CD's and an instructional CD-ROM.

SD1 General Drumsticks
Round tip. Ideal for orchestral work, rock and band. A legendary practice stick.

Heavy Hitter Exactopad
The Heavy Hitter Exactopad is the perfect teaching tool for the player who is conscientious about stick angles and bead placement on the drum. Moveable rubber "rim shot" pads can be adjusted for different stick angles and also give the player the ability to perfect the placement of sticks on rim shots.

A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum by Mark Wessels
Vic Firth is excited to offer students and teachers around the world exposure to some of the best teaching methods and strategies. Mark Wessels' book, A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum is the most comprehensive method available that simultaneously provides instruction for rhythm reading, technique fundamentals, rudimental training, coordination and musicianship necessary for today's well rounded percussionist!

The play-along accompaniment CD makes practicing FUN by providing hip grooves, utilizing percussion instruments from around the world. Young players are introduced to Turkish, Indonesian, African styles - along with popular American music such as Hip-Hop, Rock and Rap!