Twelve Studies For The Drum by Jacques Delécluse

Twelve Studies for Snare Drum by Delécluse, was written to help students improve their technical and rhythmic deficiencies. It also provides a maintenance method for the professional.

Twelve Studies For The Drum by Jacques Delécluse (born 1933) is a set of twelves studies often used as solos for exams or auditions. Written for intermediate to advanced level, they are considered quite difficult, the difficulty progressing throughout the book. Douze Études particularly helps to develop precision and mastery over the roll. It uses dynamic changes, placement of ornaments and frequent time changes. It is a must for serious percussionists and, as such, is widely used all over the world.

Twelve Studies for Snare Drum is a crucial addition to your studies if you want to refine your roll and develop precise playing in both hands.

Jacques Delécluse is a soloist at the Paris Orchestra and a professor at the Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris. He has conceived keyboard-percussion instruments that hold his name. In addition, he is also the author of a series of seven books la manièrede for drums and piano.