Percussion Education Hub

In this lesson, we look at the insights of Jim Campbell to build a fail-safe strategy. By mastering your setup and understanding how your triangle tone production interacts with an ensemble, you can replace performance anxiety with musical confidence.

The secret to a professional-sounding roll isn't in how hard you work, but in how well you manage the energy already present in the stick and the drumhead. By understanding the physics of snare drum rebound strokes, you can move away from "muscling" the drum and start shaping your sound with intent.

The triangle is an instrument of immense color and nuance, yet it is often the most overlooked piece in the percussion cabinet. It has the power to cut through a full fortissimo orchestra or provide the most delicate, silver-thread shimmer in a quiet solo. Moving beyond a basic "ding" requires more than just rhythm; it requires a deep understanding of gear, physics, and dampening. In this guide, we’ll explore the professional fundamentals that transform a triangle into an exp

In this post we'll explore the fundamentals of playing the castanet machine. We will cover setup, clear articulate techniques, how to manage tension, and most importantly, how to make musical decisions that will enhance your ensemble's performance.

In this guide, we are moving past the idea of just "hitting" the woodblock. We are going to explore how to treat it as a serious musical instrument, focusing on setup, mallet selection, and stroke execution to achieve a consistent, professional sound.

In this guide, we dive deep into the fundamentals of the slapstick, from basic safety and mechanics to nuanced musical decisions that separate a student performance from a professional one.

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In this guide, we are diving deep into the fundamentals of concert tambourine playing to help you make thoughtful, musical decisions behind every note.

The best percussionists are not just those with the fastest hands, but those who can most thoughtfully translate rhythmic patterns into compelling soundscapes. Use the foundation of the rudiments to sketch your next great musical idea.

Instead of a click, try practicing your concert or rudimental snare drum music while listening to Electronic Dance Music (EDM).

Today, we're diving into a powerful, often overlooked style of practice: the slow, excruciatingly repetitive kind—a method that builds deep physical and mental endurance, much like a weightlifter builds muscle mass. This approach is universally applicable across all your percussion instruments. It's time to learn how to make thoughtful musical decisions by mastering your fundamental connection to the instrument.

When you look at a famous orchestral excerpt, do you see just a set of rhythms, or do you see a menu of musical possibilities? The tambourine part in Benjamin Britten's "Storm" from the Four Sea Interludes is a perfect example. It's short, it's soft, but it’s packed with character. Many players learn one way to play it, but a professional thinks about why they choose a specific technique. Today, we're going to explore four different ways to approach this passage.