| The Strike Zone Template, designed by ProLogix® Artist Wes Crawford, is a 14“ snare drum stencil which identifies proper playing areas on the snare drum head. Place the template on the drum head and trace each cut out area with a felt tip pen for permanent markings or a pencil for temporary guidelines. If the template becomes faint or the drum head needs replacing you can simply retrace the template over and over again.
The Strike Zone Template, designed by ProLogix® Artist Wes Crawford, is a 14" snare drum stencil which identifies proper playing areas on the snare drum head. Place the template on the drum head and trace each cut out area with a felt tip pen for permanent markings or a pencil for temporary guidelines. If the template becomes faint or the drum head needs replacing you can simply retrace the template over and over again.
Improve your precision on the drum with the Wes Crawford Strike Zone Template. Template Zones Dynamics Channel: The channel's dynamic markings indicate the precise areas for crescendos, decrescendos, and for overall dynamics while practicing. This system is widely used by orchestral drummers and is suitable for dynamic passages on drum set as well.
Focus Zone: This is the central zone targeting area. Aim to keep the stick tips inside for focused attack. This zone is also for loud dynamic ranges such as f and ff, and it provides the fattest sound. Further, this zone can be used as a focus area while practicing back sticking passages.
Side Spots: These spots are markings for cross stick, ghost notes, and buzz strokes.
Cross Stick: Right hand players should position one end of the left stick within the left side spot while laying the other end of the stick across the snare hoop at the 2:00 position. Left hand players should position one end of the right stick within the right side spot while laying the other end of the stick across the snare hoop at the 10:00 position. To produce the optimum cross stick sound, it is recommended to place the butt end of the stick across the snare hoop.
Ghost Notes: The side spots make a great area for practicing ghost notes because of the softer snare sound that is produced. Buzz roll- The side spots allow for an open light sound for playing New Orleans style press/buzz strokes and accents. Right and Left Lanes: The lanes help keep the sticks in proper alignment when playing in the focus zone. Also the lanes are playing areas for creating high pitch Latin accents similar to the sound of timbales and for a lighter, thinner sound for Jazz.
Wes Crawford Strike Zone Template Features:
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Dynamics Channel: The channel’s dynamic markings indicate the precise areas for crescendos, decrescendos, and for overall dynamics while practicing. This system is widely used by orchestral drummers and is suitable for dynamic passages on drum set as well.
- Focus Zone: This is the central zone targeting area. Aim to keep the stick tips inside for focused attack. This zone is also for loud dynamic ranges such as f and ff, and it provides the fattest sound. Further, this zone can be used as a focus area while practicing back sticking passages.
- Side Spots: These spots are markings for cross stick, ghost notes, and buzz strokes.
- Cross stick- Right hand players should position one end of the left stick within the left side spot while laying the other end of the stick across the snare hoop at the 2:00 position. Left hand players should position one end of the right stick within the right side spot while laying the other end of the stick across the snare hoop at the 10:00 position. To produce the optimum cross stick sound, it is recommended to place the butt end of the stick across the snare hoop.
- Ghost notes- The side spots make a great area for practicing ghost notes because of the softer snare sound that is produced.
- Buzz roll- The side spots allow for an open light sound for playing New Orleans style press/buzz strokes and accents.
- Right and Left Lanes: The lanes help keep the sticks in proper alignment when playing in the focus zone. Also the lanes are playing areas for creating high pitch Latin accents similar to the sound of timbales and for a lighter, thinner sound for Jazz.
What the pros say:
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I met ProLogix® founder Jason Edwards when I traveled to Ohio for a gig and had just read his fascinating and informative Modern Drummer article. I was immediately taken in by his percussion knowledge, his creativity, and his down-to-earth demeanor. He showed me his high quality innovative pads and his incredibly useful ‘why didn’t I think of that?’ Brush Map series, and he told me of the exciting products to come! I immediately realized that I had a home for my newest creation, the Snare Drum “Strike Zone Template“ and I am now proud to offer this helpful student/teacher tool through the ProLogix® family of Signature Artists!
Wes Crawford, Drumset Educator at Goucher College, Director for the Drumset And Percussion Camp of the Goucher Summer Arts Institute |
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About ProLogix:
ProLogix® Percussion is the revolutionary practice tool manufacturer of the world drumming industry. ProLogix® was founded in 2001 by professional drummer and educator Jason Edwards of Hartville, Ohio. Jason realized practice tools needed to be built using quality materials, logical designs, and maintain the look and feel of an actual drum. Jason’s many years of professional experience as a designer, educator, and performer is leading ProLogix® to the forefront of the industry.
ProLogix® has developed a full line of practice tools for beginners to professionals featuring innovative patented designs and unique signature products. ProLogix® practice tools are unlike any other on the market due to the passion, dedication, and teamwork in producing high quality practice products.
In 2004, ProLogix® introduced Signature Artists Brush Maps, an ultimate learning tool for developing proper brush technique. Now you can master the precise sound and movement of playing brushes using a two color full scale textured diagram. Brush Maps are sold separately for use with the “All-N-1“ Russ Miller Signature Pad or the ProLogix® Brush Pad.
Today, we have been consistently working together on new products with many top international artists like Russ Miller, Johnny Rabb, John Riley, Steve Fidyk, and Dave Ellis. Networking with these artists enables us to produce the world’s greatest signature practice tools. The ProLogix® Artist Team continues to grow strong with the advancement of our company.
We at ProLogix® will continue to strive and produce new revolutionary products through combining modern materials and innovative ideas. In doing so, we will soon become the world’s leading drum practice tool manufacturer.
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