Section 4 (Drum Majoring) - Manual of Instruments Flashcards
How are drill movements executed
verbal and non verbal commands from a drum major or conductor
how many counts are individual instrument movements
1 2 3
what is the carry position
primary carriage when not playing
what is the alternate carry
carriage to provide wind instruments a rest from the playing position during extended measures of rest
what is ready
carriage to move from one position to another while executing the manual of instruments
what is the prepare to play position
carriage in the playing position
what is the rest position
carriage when not marching or playing for an extended time
how is instrument manual executed
non verbally via DM/conductor’s hand siignals
while marching commands are communicated through
non verbal communication via mace and hand signals
how is each count of the movement executed
a distinct and sharp manner
when is the move from carry to prepare to play executed
at attention or on the march
while on the march what occurs in conjunction with signal to go from carry to prepare to play
an eight beat roll off or 16 beat drum cadence
how many counts is carry to prepare to play in instruments up
3
how many counts is carry to alternate instrument up
2
how many counts is instrument down
3
when does instrument down occur
after cutting from a piece of music by prelim signal from the DM. at attention or on the march
whats different about alternate carry down
its only 2 counts
what is alternate carry up
2 beat movement
alt carry to prepare to play
at attention or on the march
when do you assume parade rest
when the DM says parade rest, at ease, or rest
to return to attention after parade move when the DM says
BAND
in a one count movement
what kind of movement is rest
non precision
how do you about face
although not practical
do 2 right facing movement in succession each on separate commands
