Eugene
Novotney
Professor of Music, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA
Black Swamp produces exceptional instruments that are extremely well designed, meticulously constructed, and sonically beautiful. Black Swamp instruments allow me to always sound my best, and are a huge part of my voice as a percussionist and composer. I am honored to be a Black Swamp artist, ad I am very proud to be a part of the Black Swamp team.
Eugene's Percussion Pick
My favorite Black Swamp instrument if my Anniversary Edition Bocote Multisonic Snare Drum. It is literally the most beautiful instrument that I own, and I just love playing it. It is everything that I could ever imagine and more!
Artist Q&A
What is the oldest BSP instrument you own? What was your first?
My 10" steel Black Swamp artisan triangle - the instrument that started my Black Swamp addiction!
What does your typical practice routine look like? Do you have a favorite place to practice?
My favorite place to practice is in my home studio. My practice routine is basically anytime on any day!
What is your favorite practice technique? Anything creative or out of the ordinary?
My favorite practice technique is playing the international roll rudiments to the metronome. My next favorite exercise is playing there camps in both its skeletal form and its actual form with double bounces and accents. Nothing special and nothing fancy!
What is your favorite performance memory?
Performing the premier of my snare drum solo, A Minute of News, on a New Music Research Day at PASIC.
What inspires your creativity?
Nature.