Special Discount for BAC Musical Instruments Use CODE: VADMICHAEL
Just the Basics
Master the essentials of marching performance with expert guidance and hands-on training
Why Just the Basics?
Every great performance starts with a strong foundation. Designed to help performers of all levels perfect their marching fundamentals, ensuring precision, control, and confidence on the field.
What You’ll Learn
- Marching Technique: Develop a smooth, consistent stride for a polished performance.
- Posture & Alignment: Achieve proper body positioning for improved balance and endurance.
- Timing & Coordination: Master synchronization with the ensemble for flawless execution.
- Directional Changes: Learn seamless transitions between movements.
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Power Walking to Music
Tempo exercise 2.0 miles 30 Mins
Walking all in tempo with the music
Cadence 120 -122 avg. 1 mile time: 17 :00 minutes Target: 15:00 minutes
- Songs (Examples):
- 1999 – Prince ( 3:31 ) walking stride
- One Nation Under A Groove – Funkadelic ( 7:31 ) lengthen stride
- Jump Around – House of Pain ( 6:25 ) lengthen stride with breathing exercise at (72 Ct) the chorus 1 ct turn around to backwards marching for 32 Cts Then back to forward until the next chorus
- Treat ‘Em Right – Chubb Rock ( 4:40 ) walking stride
- Uptown Funk – Extended Workout ( Extended Club ). (5:26) In 2 / out 2 (4X) In 4 / out 4, (4 X) In 4 / out 8 (4X)) Your challenge is to work up to In 4 / out 16 (4X), In 4 / out 24 (4X)
This exercise helps with several things. It improves tempo, breathing, stride, and rolling the feet. It also enhances balance, feeling the “ AND” count, and provides a cardio workout. “ Please do simple lower body stretches for walking – Stretching Routine for Walkers”
- Standing Quadriceps Stretch. Targets: Quadriceps, hip flexors.
- Straight-Leg Calf Stretch. Targets: Calves, hip flexors.
- Standing Figure Four Hip Stretch. Targets: Hips, gluts, lower back.
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