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The History of Marching Drums at Mardi Gras
Distinctive New Orleans rhythms reflect the city’s diverse musical heritage.
Timpani Bowl Construction
A level of detail that leads to greater tuning accuracy and more consistent quality of sound.
Acoustalon™ Marimba and Xylophone Tone Bars
This synthetic material provides an excellent alternative to wood.
Reimagining the Vibraphone
A level of detail that leads to better playability and a more consistent sound quality.
Reimagining Chimes
A refined design leads to improved sound, playability and handling.
History of the Five-Octave Marimba
A unique partnership between Yamaha and Keiko Abe redefined the concert marimba.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Celestes
Inform your purchasing decision when buying a celeste for your school or church.
Seven Things About Chimes You May Not Know
There’s a lot to this unique instrument.
Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
9000 Series Impact Drums can play a dual role in your school’s music program.
Marching through Time
A brief look at the history of marching bands.
Anatomy of Chimes
What are the components that go into a set of chimes?
Anatomy of a Marimba
What are the components that go into a marimba?
Anatomy of a Vibraphone
What are the components that go into vibes?
Anatomy of Timpani
These are the parts that make up timpani.
What’s the Difference Between Vibraphone, Glockenspiel and Chimes?
Metal mallet percussion instruments have musical personalities all their own.
What’s the Difference Between Marimba and Xylophone?
Learn to distinguish between the two wooden mallet percussion instruments.
How to Eliminate Unwanted Overtones in Your Marching Bass Drum
Create true resonant tones with the use of this simple product.
Don’t Play With the Metronome
Count with it instead.
Timpani Maintenance
Solutions to common timpani problems.
Tips for Purchasing a Concert Snare Drum
Metal or wood? Coiled snares or cabled? Here’s what to look for.
Making Magic Happen
Presenting the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band.
Vibraphone Lessons with Rusty Burge, Part 3: Basic Jazz Voicings
How to create underlying voicings when comping chords.
Vibraphone Lessons with Rusty Burge, Part 2: Using Patterns in Improvisation
How to develop a jazz vocabulary on the vibes.
Vibraphone Lessons with Rusty Burge, Part 1: Pedaling Technique and Grips
Learn how to use the sustain pedal and about 4-mallet grips.
Audition Advice
Here’s what you need to do to pass your next audition.
Yamaha Mallet Resource Guide
A mallet percussion guide for young musicians and educators.
Pitfalls of Drumming on a Practice Pad
Tips and tricks for maximizing your rehearsal time, and the importance of getting on a drum.
Yamaha Percussion Terminology
Your guide to percussion terminology.
Behind-the-Scenes Video Tours of Yamaha Percussion Production Facilities
Pay a visit to where your percussion instruments are constructed.
The Most Awarded Music Instrument Brand in Drum Corps
Yamaha-supported drum corps take the prize year after year.
Top 10 Things All Young Percussionists Should Know
What you need to know before you play in an ensemble the first time.