Wired Beats

Brian Monroe

General Info

Year: 2025
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Difficulty: Elementary to Intermediate
Duration: 00:16:00 (Total)
Cost: Score and Parts - $40.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Contents

1. Rhythmic Circuitry
2. Thunderous Voltage
3. Sparks of Connection
4. Electrical Pulses
5. Particle Shockwaves
6. Power Line
7. Interposing Forces
8. Circuits SParking
9. Mag Lev

Instrumentation

Player 1: Practice Pad 1
Player 2: Practice Pad 2

Program Notes

Wired Beats is a collection of nine percussion ensembles written for two or more beginning to intermediate players. Utilizing the standard beginning percussion kit, these ensembles incorporate playing on the drum pad, pad rim, parts of the stand, and even the floor. Rhythms, sticking patterns, and special effects combine to create fun yet challenging pieces designed to engage and develop young percussionists.

The pieces in Wired Beats are arranged progressively by difficulty. The first duet, "Rhythmic Circuitry," uses only quarter notes and rests, while the final piece, "MagLev," introduces sixteenth notes and more complex special effects. In addition to musical content, each piece incorporates the aforementioned elements of choreography and movement. These duets are ideal for improving reading, technique, coordination, and independence. Effects such as air drumming and pad-to-pad playing encourage linear motion and help build skills that transfer directly to mallet instruments, timpani, and multi-percussion setups.

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