Articles Tagged As Percussion
Yamaha Products at NAMM 2024
Here are some of the exciting new Yamaha products you’ll find at NAMM 2024.
Percussive Storytelling: Making Music Accessible to Kids Everywhere
Yamaha Artist Cory Hills on unexpectedly finding your purpose.
All About Vibraphone Bars
Silver or gold bars? Matte or glossy finish? Here’s a quick guide to understanding vibraphone bars.
Bucket Drumming: An Inexpensive, Durable and Portable Option
Enliven your elementary music classroom with cheap and mobile bucket drums — your students will have fun and learn about percussion, marching and more!
Prolong the Life of Your Instruments with Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
Add years to the life of your winds and percussion instruments with a regular maintenance routine.
The History of Marching Drums at Mardi Gras
Distinctive New Orleans rhythms reflect the city’s diverse musical heritage.
Fix It: Tips for Teaching Snare Drum Basics
Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that snare drum students make.
Case Study: A Rocky Road to PASIC
Due to the pandemic, V.R. Eaton High School’s PASIC performance was first canceled, then was going to be virtual, then was postponed. But the percussion team finally performed at PASIC in 2021!
PASIC
Welcome Percussionists and Music Educators!
Our team is looking forward to meeting you at this year’s in-person PASIC convention and serving your professional needs in any way we can. Ask us about the free resources we have for you when it comes to program planning, advocacy, funding and other teaching and professional development needs.
Case Study: Implementing Student-Led Backward Planning
A Texas percussion director takes a bold and unique teaching approach — starting at the end and working backward — which has helped his students practice efficiently and set realistic timelines for themselves.
Fix It: Vibraphone Teaching Tips
Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that vibraphone students make.
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.
Fix It: Snare Drum Rolls Teaching Tips
Try these expert tips on fixing common errors students make when performing snare drum rolls.
Enhance Snare Drum Performance with Instrument Selection, Preparation and Tuning
You can improve and enhance your snare drum performances with instrument selection, preparation and tuning.
Fix It: Timpani Teaching Tips
Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that timpani students make.
History of the Five-Octave Marimba
A unique partnership between Yamaha and Keiko Abe redefined the concert marimba.
4 Steps in Caring for Mallet Percussion Instruments
Take proactive steps to protect your marimbas, vibraphones and xylophones.
Larry Mullen Jr. Reflects on the Beginnings of U2
It was a casual remark from father to son that launched this legendary band.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Celestes
Inform your purchasing decision when buying a celeste for your school or church.
6 Keys to Creating a Game Plan for Your Ensemble
Try these tactical approaches to create a positive and healthy game plan for your ensemble.
Pick the Right Drumsticks and Mallets
Percussionists have important factors to consider when choosing which sticks and mallets to include in their arsenal.
10 Tips to Start a Middle School Drumline
Middle school music teachers should consider adding a drumline to give students a challenging and fun musical outlet.
Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
9000 Series Impact Drums can play a dual role in your school’s music program.
Deconstructing Mallets: Find the Best Mallets for Your Percussion Section
Understanding the different parts of a mallet will help you make the smartest selections for your percussion section.
Setting Up Jazz Figures on the Drum Set
Try GRAMMY-nominated artist Sammy K’s systematic approach to setting up jazz figures.
Reflections on Being Colleagues and Friends — Eric Shin and Jauvon Gilliam
Percussionists Jauvon Gilliam and Eric Shin work together at the University of Maryland and as principals in the National Symphony Orchestra. These colleagues and friends share thoughts about each other.
Case Study: Summer Percussion Camp in Fort Worth
An army of volunteers and community partnerships transform Bass Performance Hall, an opulent opera house, into a tuition-free classroom for a summer percussion camp.
Jauvon Gilliam and Eric Shin: Performers, Teachers and Entrepreneurs
Percussionists Jauvon Gilliam and Eric Shin juggle teaching, performing, family and their own businesses with a special blend of talent, passion, positivity and determination.
How to Change Timpani Drum Heads
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.
How to Choose the Right Mallet
The mallet you need will depend on the instrument, music, repertoire and style. Do your homework before starting your mallet collection.
Teaching Musicality to Percussionists
Try this four-step process to help percussion students communicate expressively through music.
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.
10 Things to Know When Buying Front Ensemble Equipment
Do your research and make informed decisions when it comes to purchasing marimbas, vibraphones and other front ensemble instruments.
Build Teamwork with Drum Circles
Use drum circles to improve musical skills, develop student leaders, and showcase fun and camaraderie.
Pablo Rieppi and the Art of Practicing
Find creativity and comfort in practice.
Pablo Rieppi’s Passion for Percussion
A single-minded focus drove Pablo Rieppi to become an inspirational performer and dedicated educator.
Teaching Mallet Percussion with the YX-230 Tabletop Xylophone
Creating a useful tool for the beginning percussion student.
Tips for Purchasing a Concert Snare Drum
Metal or wood? Coiled snares or cabled? Here’s what to look for.
Add These 3 Exercises to Your Percussion Practice Sessions
Be a better percussionist by regularly working on your reading, rolls and listening skills.
Vibraphone Lessons with Rusty Burge, Part 3: Basic Jazz Voicings
How to create underlying voicings when comping chords.
Off-Season Care and Maintenance for Percussion Instruments
Keep up maintenance and care of your percussion equipment after every season to ensure that it remains in top shape.
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.
Percussionist Julie Hill’s Unique Teaching Strategies
Here are three sure-fire ways to connect with your students.
Percussionist Julie Hill Brings the World Home
After traveling the world and immersing herself in varied styles of music, Julie Hill returned to her roots in Tennessee to make percussion music more accessible for students of all backgrounds.
How to Make Your Percussion Camp a Success, Part 2
Launching a successful marketing campaign, and what do to during and after the event.
How to Make Your Percussion Camp a Success, Part 1
With a little upfront planning, you can ensure that all goes smoothly.
Pitfalls of Drumming on a Practice Pad
Tips and tricks for maximizing your rehearsal time, and the importance of getting on a drum.
How to Master Difficult Keyboard Percussion Passages
Four steps for learning how to play challenging music.
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.