MARCHING perspective:Cymbal Selection in the Front Ensemble with Iain Moyer Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps 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 …
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ARTIST perspective:Interview with Australian Artist Vanessa Tomlinson Australian improviser, artist, musician, composer, sound artist and educator Vanessa Tomlinson has developed an extraordi- nary connection to the exploration of sounds through learning the value of “Listening vs Doing.” Anders Åstrand sits down with Vanessa for a deep dive into how she develops an ever expanding “toolbag” …
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MARCHING perspective:Cymbal Selection in the Front Ensemble with Rob Ferguson 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 and gong rolls to …
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drum set perspective:Quincy Davis: How My Listening Evolved Over Time As performers, we are constantly evolving in our musical perspective. The music we listen to, the artists we’re influenced by, the experimentation with our own unique voice on the instrument continues to change as we progress in our journey. Keith Aleo caught up with Quincy …
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ORCHESTRAL PERSPECTIVES:Comparing Cymbal Selection in the Orchestral Literature Did you ever wonder why there were so many different recordings of the same piece? Each of these recordings are slightly different, even if they are reading the exact same notes on the page. Orchestral percussionists around the world all read the same notes on a page …
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In this lesson series, Zildjian artist Stanton Moore will break down several grooves and offer his insights on how to improve them in your own playing. From the very basic concepts to advanced musical applications, Stanton shows you how to take a groove and make it come alive! SELECT A lesson BELOW TO GET STARTED! …
r-l-r-r / l-r-l-l sticking series lesson 4 In this lesson series, Zildjian artist Stanton Moore will break down several grooves and offer his insights on how to improve them in your own playing. From the very basic concepts to advanced musical applications, Stanton shows you how to take a groove and make it come alive! …
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r-l-r-r / l-r-l-l sticking series lesson 3 In this lesson series, Zildjian artist Stanton Moore will break down several grooves and offer his insights on how to improve them in your own playing. From the very basic concepts to advanced musical applications, Stanton shows you how to take a groove and make it come alive! …
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r-l-r-r / l-r-l-l sticking series lesson 2 In this lesson series, Zildjian artist Stanton Moore will break down several grooves and offer his insights on how to improve them in your own playing. From the very basic concepts to advanced musical applications, Stanton shows you how to take a groove and make it come alive! …
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OFFHAND FUNDAMENTALSwith music city mystique:Full Flips: COMBINATION Exercise 1 This exercise combines all of the flips that you’ve learned so far:• Set to Hip Rest• Hip Rest to Vertical• Vertical to Set• Set to Vertical• Vertical to Set Music City Mystique Cymbal Instructor Zach Blessing details the full flips combination exercise 1: FULL FLIPS, Combination …
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