Off the Grid by Danny Raymond & Tony Aleguas

Off the Grid by Danny Raymond and Tony Aleguas is a funky and challenging duet for advanced snare drummers. The piece merges a groove-oriented feel with popular flam and hybrid rudiments presented in various permutations derived from a grid* format. The call-and-response nature of the piece provides performers with a 20-bar solo that they can play as written or explore their own musical ideas. Raymond and Aleguas have included many visual instructions in the piece, but performers are encouraged to make the piece their own by adding their favorite backsticking, twirls, and other stick tricks. No matter the choice of snare drums, improvised or transcribed solos, or visual elements, staying on or off the grid will test players of all levels!