Our good friend and endorser, Joanna D. Huling, recently presented a comprehensive timpani clinic at the Percussive Arts Society - Maryland/Delaware Day of Percussion, held at Goucher College.
Her presentation covered many important issues which all timpanists face, such as:
sitting vs. standing
drum positioning
pitch ranges
grips
cross sticking
*** plus much, much, more!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD JOANNA'S FANTASTIC TIMPANI FUNDAMENTALS HANDOUT!
If you've never been able to consistently execute (or never tried) a thumb roll before, do we have news for you! Our new "Roll Ring" easily and quickly attaches to any 10" diameter tambourine. It be put on and taken off a number of times, thanks to the reusable PSA backing. Once you try it you'll wonder how you ever played a thumb roll without it... But don't take our word for it - check out what some non-percussionists say, err, rather...can do! Our new Roll Ring is now included FREE with every Grover Pro concert tambourine. Don't worry, it can also be purchased separately! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring young percussion student, our innovative new Roll...
We're proud to announce that Clemson University Director of Percussion, Dr. Paul Buyer, has joined the distinguished roster of Grover Pro Endorsers. Dr. Buyer is a contributing author to the second edition of "Teaching Percussion", by Gary Cook and his articles have appeared in American Music Teacher, Teaching Music, and Percussive Notes. His book, "Marching Bands and Drumlines: Secrets of Success from the Best of the Best", is published by Meredith Music Publications. His newest volume, "Working Towards Excellence", identifies eight values in achieving excellence in both work & life. This book is packed with wisdom and inspiration from respected professionals in business, sports, education and the arts. What makes "Working Towards Excellence" unique is its focus on excellence, a...
Here's our Valentine's Day gift to you! Direct from the Grover Pro archives...
Mr. Press, may I have a SD roll please..... Gene Krupa's Press Kit! The download is free; the catch is that to get the download you must share it via Twitter or Facebook. You are gonna love this!
Download Gene Krupa's Press Manual
Percussionists will tell you that we've been making the world's best concert tambourines since 1980. Did you know that our tambourines are also used on lots of Hollywood movie soundtracks, Broadway shows, TV shows, in Cirque du Soleil presentations and on mega-hit records by today's top contemporary artists like Jason Aldean? If there were a Grammy award show for tambourines, we'd be the Adele of the pack! Since Motown legend Jack Ashford was seen with his Grover Beryllium Copper tambourine on "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown", loads of non-orchestral percussionists have expressed interest in our products. Percussionist Chris Edwards plays and tours with the Grammy Award winning group the "Four Tops". Like Jack, Chris also uses a Grover Beryllium...
