Striking the Triangle: Technique for a Clear, Shimmering Sound Who This technique is for percussionists in middle school, high school, and community bands and orchestras, as well as band directors who teach them. Proper triangle technique is especially important for young players who often produce a dull or “clunky” sound instead of the bright, ringing […]
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Singing Chorales for Ensemble Tuning and Pitch Recognition Who This technique benefits band students, including brass, woodwind, and percussion players (when not playing), from middle school beginners to advanced high school ensembles, and band directors teaching them in school or community settings. What The challenge is developing students’ ear training and pitch recognition to achieve
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Tizzling for Ensemble Sightreading Success Who This technique benefits band students, including brass, woodwind, and percussion players, from middle school beginners to advanced high school ensembles, and band directors teaching them in school or community settings. What The challenge is improving ensemble sightreading accuracy, particularly for rhythms, when performing unfamiliar music under time constraints, ensuring
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Chop-Builders for Percussionists: Preparing for Marching Band For percussionists gearing up for marching band, developing strong technical skills, or “chops,” is essential to meet the physical and musical demands of the season. Chop-builder exercises—focused on precision, speed, and control—are critical for building the dexterity and stamina needed for drumline performances. These exercises, ranging from single-handed
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