Fight or Flight Drumline Cadence

November 4, 2021
Oliver Munson

Just like your fight or flight responses, this drumline cadence will make you feel awake and alert.

This cadence is long and packed with grooves. Throughout the piece, it goes from calm to panic to calm again.

This drumline cadence is FREE to download, print, and share.

Length: 1:45 / 48 measures
Difficulty: Medium
Tempo: 120bpm
Orchestration:
- Snare
- Tenors (5 pieces)
- 5 Bass drums
- Cymbals

About the Composer

This cadence was composed by Oliver Munson of the Camas High School Drumline. You can find Oliver on YouTube, Instagram, and Musescore.

Fight or Flight Difficulty Rating

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