Tech-Talks
Sistro, Sistri and Sistrum in “Il Barbiere di Sevigliaâ€
It now seems like a tradition; every time “Barber” gets on the music stand, a discussion arises about what sistro, sistri and sistrum mean and what...
Percussion Accessory Note Duration - The Mystery
When playing triangle, tambourine and cymbal parts of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries - the exact duration of a note can often be unclear.
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Percussion Quick Tip: Play Fast Tambourine Passages
When it comes to playing loud, fast passages on tambourine, especially when the tempo is too fast to play using one hand, the fist/knee technique ...
The Magic 45°
I have often been asked about my tambourine grip, and while I employ a range of variations, my basic "go-to" technique is to hold the tambourine at...
Percussion "Quick Tips" Launched!
We've started posting individual 30 second instructional videos that will cover a wide-range of topics. New "quickies" will be added each week, so...
Thoughts From A Department Recital
Dear Music Majors,
Let’s discuss recital performance etiquette briefly. Going on stage to perform is an important part of your training as a mus...
How to Travel to an Audition: What to bring and how to get it there!
For percussionists, traveling to auditions can be more challenging than playing the audition. We have to get ourselves, as well as a shopping cart ...
Why are we so out-of-tune?
Good intonation is one of the pillars of musicianship for those of us who play pitched instruments. It's also an area in which many timpanists stru...
Tips for Moving to a New Country: What Gear to Bring
When I was preparing to move to China to start my new job with the Wuhan Philharmonic, I had a rather large list of concerns. There were the normal...
Amassing and Choosing the Most Appropriate Sounds
People often ask me, “Why do you have so many tambourines?” Usually this question comes from a non-percussionist. It’s a good question—one that man...
Guidelines for the New Theater Percussionist
Many percussionists delving into the musical theater world, for the first time, find this new venture a bit daunting. Often the classical trai...
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