How to move from one note to the next:
– Get centered over the bar and drop the mallet
– Keep mallets constantly moving from one note to the next

How to produce a good solid tone:
– Make sure that initially stick heights are relatively high (initially)
– Make sure that stroke primarily comes from the wrist
– Make sure to use gravity in this process (Do not to force the stroke)

Exercises:
– Scales
– Arpeggios
– Sticking and strength development exercises

BASIC 4–MALLET TECHNIQUE

Grips:
– Traditional
– Burton
– Stevens

Basic motions:
– Horizontal
– Vertical
– Shifting
– Combinations

Exercises:
– 8 on a mallet, single independent strokes
– Basic double vertical exercises
– Scales with stationary and moving sticks
– Single alternating, double lateral and triple stroke exercises