Festival Snare SolosItem: 1013
$15.00
State Lists: Florida, Indiana, Wisconsin
Intermediate – Advanced Snare Drum Solos..
Check out this revised addition of a fantastic collection of rudimental snare drum solos by the legendary Marty Hurley. We’ve added “First Flight”, a classic blast from the past! Enjoy!
What You’ll Find In This Book
- First Flight – Grade 2
- Lava Flow – Grade 3+
- Sonny’s Solo – Grade 4
- Abu’s Bash – Grade 4
- The Clave King – Grade 4
- Crash Landing – Grade 4+
- The Tower of Terror – Grade 5
- Scud Attack – Grade 6
- The Mambo King – Grade 6+
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