Forsthoff-Fluid Space-SD

These three short pieces, inspired by the work of Joseph Tompkins, incorporate many elements of the Swiss Basel, French, and American rudimental styles, each of which are unique in the way that they fit rhythms and sticking combinations into the structure of the beat. In this work, I explore concepts that are similar between the three styles and look for ways to subtly manipulate that space between the beats, giving rise to the work's title. Fluid Space is dedicated to the memory of my friend and colleague Brandon Wood.
-Kyle M. Forsthoff

Number of players: 1
Difficulty: Advanced

Instrumentation: Snare drum