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Sistrum - pitched?

Hi, I'm recreating an orchestral score from instrument parts and the 'Sistro' (sistrum) part is written in the treble clef with melodic lines. I thought the sistrum was just an indefinite pitched shaker although I'm totally unfamiliar with it.

https://preview.redd.it/tkzhoa34t35e1.png?width=793&format=png&auto=webp&s=efb46b7388d13863cfcff99e6ed12467c27f926a

1 Comment
2024/12/05
22:11 UTC

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How do I count this rhythm??

Ignoring the flams and rimshots, i just want to know the basic counting so i can internalize it. Like a 1e&a type thing. Is it 1&a 2e& 3& ? I am rusty, i havent played percussion for a while and we have a concert coming up. My director and fellow percussionists have both helped and confused me. I just want to speak the rhythm to internalize it. Thanks for any help.

3 Comments
2024/12/05
21:33 UTC

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What's the closest thing from a rainstick that could be triggered with drumsticks ?

I really love the sound of rainsticks. I've been using one in rehearsals with my band recently, but it's just too quiet, and putting down my drumsticks to grab it feels weird.

What would be the closest-sounding thing from a rainstick, that could be triggered with drumsticks ?

I thought about Meinl Pala or Kenari Chimes, but they're missing some of that "showery" sound.

3 Comments
2024/12/05
12:17 UTC

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Royal Caribbean "Sequins & Feathers" Drum Cam FULL SHOW

0 Comments
2024/12/05
09:05 UTC

0

Marching band project

1 Comment
2024/12/05
04:56 UTC

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i need help figuring something out

since this piece starts at pp and has cresc. al fine until the end and the end is FF how often should i go up a dynamic marking? (in bars though, i don't want to go up a dynamic marking halfway through a measure)

7 Comments
2024/12/05
02:41 UTC

3

Is there any way to tune a xylophone

Got this toy for my kiddo and the out of tune keys are driving me nuts. Any ideas as to how to fix this?

6 Comments
2024/12/05
01:54 UTC

28

Tips on playing these measures? My mallets feel like they are being tangled into each other

39 Comments
2024/12/05
01:54 UTC

14

What tempo should I take this at?

12 Comments
2024/12/04
19:43 UTC

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Other things similar to the LP Laptop Conga? Basically, a cajon-like thing you put on your lap or a stand…

Drum set is my main instrument, but funny enough, it’s not what I’ve played the most. Like many other people who don’t regularly have access to a drum set, I have many more hours tapping on desks, tables, doors, walls, countertops, and even my own chest!

I’d love to use my hand tapping skills to play some music with something that sounds and travels a little better than a desk. 🤣

The LP Laptop Conga, although not a conga in any way, seems to kinda fill this niche. I haven’t seen one in person yet, but I believe it’s at least barking up the right tree.

What other percussion toys should I consider?

Ideally, I’d love something that has some tone that can get picked up with a typical instrument microphone like an SM57. Another nice to have would be something that can be on a stand while I sit in a chair to play it. I’d rather have it on a stand or on the floor than in my lap, but I’m open to a lap instrument. Something sensitive that comes alive with the touch of a finger, rather than the smack of an entire arm, would also be nice.

Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙂

4 Comments
2024/12/04
18:21 UTC

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Walkin' Down Coolidge by Joseph Tompkins

10 Comments
2024/12/04
17:49 UTC

3

Looking to build a trap table. what should I include?

I am looking to build one out of wood. So what should I include?

12 Comments
2024/12/04
14:54 UTC

8

Low B on timpani

Are there timpani that can go down to B1?

15 Comments
2024/12/02
21:21 UTC

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Finding Paiste

In my search for the drumset cymbals I wanted for my mobile kit, I came across a great many Paiste cymbals that I saved. Discovering that the gear I once had was all rare & discontinued, I had to immerse myself into the world of buying/selling cymbals. I only wished to be a buyer, but the admins and moderators made thier own rules situationally. Instead of just allowing a purchase, they would ask that I seek out cymbals on thier search list, then I'd be allowed to purchase. So, during covid, with my free hand, I conducted a global search and compiled a hell of a list, did positive hookups with buyers & sellers and I have a London based associate that receives my European orders BTW- I am on the hunt for 14", 15" & 19" Paiste 3000 Rude crash/ride cymbals (mainly) but any other Paiste 3000 cymbals are of interest to me as well. Let me know which cymbal you're looking for and where you're located and I'll set you up w the best option🤟

0 Comments
2024/12/02
08:05 UTC

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Amateur Solo competition?

I am a sophomore in high school and I would say I am decent, but not great. Are there any online solo competitions I should participate in? I am happy to do different instruments even.

0 Comments
2024/12/02
02:58 UTC

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How does these repeats work

This is on snare

4 Comments
2024/12/02
02:35 UTC

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Rank from Most Fun (Highest) to Least Fun (Lowest)

  1. Xylophone

  2. Marimba

  3. Glockenspiel (Bells)

  4. Vibraphone

  5. Steel Pan

  6. Tubular Bells (Chimes)

  7. Timpani

  8. Snare Drum

  9. Bass Drum

  10. Cymbals

  11. Drum Set

  12. Gong

  13. Shakers

14 Tambourine

  1. Triangle
16 Comments
2024/12/01
20:54 UTC

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Snake River Timpani Solo

Found a timpani solo for S&E this year (Snake River by John Beck) but it has "cross sticking" and I'm not sure of what that would mean in this context. I figured someone here might be able to help

2 Comments
2024/12/01
17:34 UTC

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What is the name of this percussion

Instrument in the song starting at 1:27. Any ideas? https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=FmUdWKrWQ4o&si=8Wb6sq99tRX0ZUPz

6 Comments
2024/12/01
10:17 UTC

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Tape and patch on bottom heads

I've noticed that a lot of drumcorps lines put tape on the guts of their snares as well as a weird patch. w What does the tape do, what does a patch do and is there any specific way to do that so that I can get my drum to sound more crisp like like other snare lines?

1 Comment
2024/12/01
04:43 UTC

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Um what is this and how do I play it

Middle school snare drum player here what? I assume those are the flat flams, but how do I play them

32 Comments
2024/12/01
00:17 UTC

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Looking for music!!

I am a second year in university and I’ve hit a wall looking for solo pieces for my private lessons. I play at about a graduate level for every major solo instrument (snare, marimba, timpani). And if you have recommendations I would love to hear them anything will help at this point. And I would love for recommendations for multi percussion pieces as well!! Thank you!!

7 Comments
2024/11/30
20:47 UTC

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Does this harm them

This guy pours water on his drums, does this not harm them?

10 Comments
2024/11/30
20:25 UTC

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Preparation

Alright so I’m currently a bass drum player for our drumline and as we head into indoor we haven’t gotten any audition results but we have the exercise packet. So I was wondering if i should prepare all the bass drum parts or just try and wing it. I was bass 3 during marching season but 3 new people have auditioned and I may get moved to a different bass. Sorry for awful grammar

1 Comment
2024/11/30
06:21 UTC

1

What’s a Strawfiddle?

3 Comments
2024/11/30
00:57 UTC

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We covered a melodic techno song Stephan Bodzin

This is an extract of “Earth” by Stephan Bodzin. Hope you’ll enjoy it! ❤️

1 Comment
2024/11/29
22:51 UTC

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