Unlocking Effective Practice Techniques for Auxiliary Percussion
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- Jun 27
Insights into Multiple Percussion Performances
GRAMMY award winner, Joseph Gramley, discusses the hurdles and considerations for performance multiple percussion pieces.
- May 22
Black Swamp Wood Block Mount Tutorial with Michael Ptacin
No matter what your setup is, the Black Swamp wood block mount enhances accessibility and improves sound quality by keeping the instrument r
- Apr 4
How To Restring Black Swamp Castanets
In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to restringing your older Black Swamp Percussion castanets quickly and effectively.
- Mar 21
Obsession or Necessity: Cultivating an Ear for Sonic Diversity with Percussion Instruments
Norman Weinberg explores the art of selecting percussion instruments, emphasizing the importance of cultivating an ear for sound variety.
- Sep 1, 2023
Which Castanets Are Right For You?
Black Swamp makes a variety of castanet options for the modern percussionist. Here's what you need to know about the right choice for you.
- Aug 22, 2023
How to Play a Castanet Redoble Roll
The redoble castanet roll is an extended technique for handled castanets and is used in a variety of musical settings. Meet Your...
- May 3, 2023
Overture Castanet Machine: Castanets Made Easy
The Overture Castanet machine has a user-friendly design that's simple to operate, easy to play, and produces a fantastic sound. It is...
- Apr 18, 2023
Cable Snare Wires: The Secret to the Concert Snare Drum Sound
Retrofit Cable Snare Units are a quick way to bring life back to your instrument for an authentic orchestral sound. There is a lot to...
- Apr 13, 2023
Overture Wood Blocks: Brilliant, Bright, Budget Friendly Blocks
There's a lot to love about a set of wood blocks that don't break the bank. While it's true that the woodblocks may seem unassuming at...
- Feb 20, 2023
Introducing the Black Swamp Pro Concert Castanet Machine
A castanet machine for percussionists looking to elevate their sound.
- Jun 1, 2021
Streamline Your Setup with the Black Swamp Percussion MultiBass Drum
Designed in collaboration with Morris Palter, MultiBass drums revolutionize performance convenience without compromising on sound.
- Nov 27, 2017
TJ Troy Performance Video
Versatility feeds creativity, and T.J. Troy (BSP Educator) shares some of both in this great performance video! TJ integrates our Di...
- Mar 6, 2017
Ryan Lewis Video Series
In his new video series, Ryan Lewis (Ouachita Baptist University) discusses several aspects of multiple percussion, including setup &...
- Apr 26, 2016
Cory Hills CD: Drum Factory
Cory Hills, BSP Artist, is releasing a new Percussive Storytelling CD "Drum Factory". The video below features several Black Swamp...
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