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Lock Style Marching Cymbal Techniques 07: Taps, Zings and Dings

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Lock / west coast style fundamentalswith ARMEEN GHAFOURPOUR TAPS, ZINGS AND DINGS – ALTERNATIVE SOUNDS ON CYMBALS CYMBAL SELECTION FOR THE MARCHING PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Selecting cymbals for your marching cymbal line is a matter of personal preference (and budget of course). If you’re purchasing new cymbals for your ensemble, here are a few considerations that …

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Lock Style Marching Cymbal Techniques 06: Hard Prep Crashes

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Lock / west coast style fundamentalswith ARMEEN GHAFOURPOUR 06: Hard Prep Crashes CYMBAL SELECTION FOR THE MARCHING PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Selecting cymbals for your marching cymbal line is a matter of personal preference (and budget of course). If you’re purchasing new cymbals for your ensemble, here are a few considerations that you should take into account. …

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Lock Style Marching Cymbal Techniques 05: Chokes in the Flat Position

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Lock / west coast style fundamentalswith ARMEEN GHAFOURPOUR 05: Chokes in the Flat Position CYMBAL SELECTION FOR THE MARCHING PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Selecting cymbals for your marching cymbal line is a matter of personal preference (and budget of course). If you’re purchasing new cymbals for your ensemble, here are a few considerations that you should take …

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Lock Style Marching Cymbal Techniques 04: Softer Crashes in the Flat Position

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Lock / west coast style fundamentalswith ARMEEN GHAFOURPOUR 04: Softer Crashes in the Flat Position CYMBAL SELECTION FOR THE MARCHING PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Selecting cymbals for your marching cymbal line is a matter of personal preference (and budget of course). If you’re purchasing new cymbals for your ensemble, here are a few considerations that you should …

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Lock Style Marching Cymbal Techniques 03: Basic Crashes in the Flat Position

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Lock / west coast style fundamentalswith ARMEEN GHAFOURPOUR Basic Crashes in the Flat Position CYMBAL SELECTION FOR THE MARCHING PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Selecting cymbals for your marching cymbal line is a matter of personal preference (and budget of course). If you’re purchasing new cymbals for your ensemble, here are a few considerations that you should take …

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Lock Style Marching Cymbal Techniques 02: Bring Ups & Downs in the Port Position

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Lock / west coast style fundamentalswith ARMEEN GHAFOURPOUR Bring Ups & Downs in the Port Position CYMBAL SELECTION FOR THE MARCHING PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Selecting cymbals for your marching cymbal line is a matter of personal preference (and budget of course). If you’re purchasing new cymbals for your ensemble, here are a few considerations that you …

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Lock Style Marching Cymbal Techniques 01: Intro, Posture and Basic Positions

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Lock / west coast style fundamentalswith ARMEEN GHAFOURPOUR INTRODUCTION, POSTURE, FLAT AND PORT POSITIONS CYMBAL SELECTION FOR THE MARCHING PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Selecting cymbals for your marching cymbal line is a matter of personal preference (and budget of course). If you’re purchasing new cymbals for your ensemble, here are a few considerations that you should take …

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Cymbal Selection in the Front Ensemble with Brian Dinkel & the Blue Devils

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MARCHING perspective:Cymbal Selection in the Front Ensemble with Brian Dinkel & the Blue Devils The unique sounds of a drum corps, marching band or indoor percussion ensemble can be drastically altered by the multitude of percussive sounds that are available to the front ensemble arranger and instructor. From the dark, massive wash of simultaneous cymbal …

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Performance Video and Interview with the Kracken Quartet

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INSIDE THE MUSIC:Performance Video and Interview with the Kracken Quartet A massive force of percussion and electronics, The Kraken Quartet is known for their breadth of musical styles and sounds. Since their debut album ‘Separate | Migrate’ in 2017, the group has lent their unique character to recordings with TTNG, Hikes, and more. The group …

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