Three Camps in 5s

Another variation on the very famous old rudimental piece Three Camps, this time based on five-note groupings. We’re in 10/8, counted in 2— 5+5/8:

All forms of this piece are excellent for working on endurance and speed. Play as written, with an alternating sticking, leading with the right and left hands— I’ve outlined the stickings for RH lead only. Also play with doubles or multiple bounce strokes on all of the unaccented notes.

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