Percussion

There are many things to consider when selecting a marimba for your program. Read on for our tips!

The benefits of a beginning percussion class outweigh any concerns about enrollment, instrumentation or instruments. You will be able to spend more time with your wind players and percussion students.

Enliven your elementary music classroom with cheap and mobile bucket drums — your students will have fun and learn about percussion, marching and more!

Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that snare drum students make.

Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that vibraphone students make.

Try these expert tips on fixing common errors students make when performing snare drum rolls.

You can improve and enhance your snare drum performances with instrument selection, preparation and tuning. 

Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that bass drum students make. 

Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that timpani students make. 

Take proactive steps to protect your marimbas, vibraphones and xylophones.

Percussionists have important factors to consider when choosing which sticks and mallets to include in their arsenal.

Middle school music teachers should consider adding a drumline to give students a challenging and fun musical outlet.

Understanding the different parts of a mallet will help you make the smartest selections for your percussion section.

Try GRAMMY-nominated artist Sammy K’s systematic approach to setting up jazz figures. 

It’s important for band directors to know the ins and outs of all their instruments. Use this step-by-step guide to change timpani heads — a task that needs to be done every year or two.

The mallet you need will depend on the instrument, music, repertoire and style. Do your homework before starting your mallet collection.

Try this four-step process to help percussion students communicate expressively through music. 

Do your research and make informed decisions when it comes to purchasing marimbas, vibraphones and other front ensemble instruments.

Be a better percussionist by regularly working on your reading, rolls and listening skills.

Keep up maintenance and care of your percussion equipment after every season to ensure that it remains in top shape.