Percussion instruments are extremely varied in appearance and construction and can be used in a variety of ways. But before we study how they are used, it’s important to understand the …

J. S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz, Debussy, Sousa and Stravinsky are all important composers who have included percussion in their writing. rash cymbals, triangle and timpani. …

In order to reinforce the concepts and techniques acquired through applied study, each percussion student is expected to enroll in percussion ensemble Music 280/480) during each …

Timpani - the most common percussion instrument in the classical orchestra, timpani originated in Arabian military bands and came to Europe in the 15th Century.

re Three questions to think about: 1. Where is the percussion section located in the standard band/orchestra set-up? __ 2. Where are the percussion parts located in a standard …

Watch the first video, listening and observing different types of percussion instruments. Think about how any of them might be familiar or sound like something they’ve heard before.

Mallet percussion (keyboard percussion) is the melodic and harmonic element of the percussion section. The Mallets (Mlts.) exercises in this book can be played on many instruments.