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Six Triangle Tips From Chris DeChiara

Six Triangle Tips From Chris DeChiara
Always hold the triangle between the music and conductor where you can see both without moving your head. Experiment with different play...

How to prepare for a first orchestra (or other) rehearsal by Angie Nelson

How to prepare for a first orchestra (or other) rehearsal by Angie Nelson
Prepare your music at home first. Obtain your parts from the orchestra or ensemble that is employing you. Don't feel bad about bothering a princip...

Going...Going...Gong

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Tchaikovsky's Symphony #6 includes one solo soft gong (tam-tam) note in the last movement. Ask any orchestral percussionist, playing this note at j...

Tambourine Lesson From Dr. John Parks IV

Tambourine
Here's a great new tambourine lesson from Florida State University Professor John Parks. In addition to his duties at FSU, John performs with the T...

How To Hold & Strike The Concert Tambourine

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We're constantly adding to our "Tech-Talk" section of our website. The newest video lesson is from percussion educator Patrick Herring, who breaks...

5 Things To Remember When Playing Tambourine

5 Things To Remember When Playing Tambourine
Playing a concert tambourine at a high level of proficiency takes patience, practice and good technique. Like any percussion instrument, it is an...