So the 32" timpani at my college can reach the highest pitch, but not the lowest. It's like I can have one or the other but never both. Is there a way to make sure the drum can reach both the highest and lowest notes?

Edit: The range of the drum is supposed to be D2 to Bb2. Also, I have no idea what I did but somehow I'm able to reach both pitches now. If I knew what I did to fix it, I'd mention it here for anyone else who might have the same problem, but I genuinely have no idea what fixed it.

How did you guys like indoor? My section leader says I should also go for it this year. (He also convinced me to do marching band, so idk if he's recruiting for the cult or genuinely thinks its a good place for me.)

I totally would, but I'm just cautious about new things regarding music since I'm not too confident about my skill level, joining marching band took a lot of nerve as is. Just a few questions if you've done it before

•Did you find it more demanding in skill or more serious in general?

•Did YOU enjoy it, or did it seem more like a burden?

•Any common tips or big things to know when getting into it?

•How do performances work, is it just competitions? (If that makes sense, I know not everywhere is the same, so general knowledge you have is fine)

•Lastly, did you feel it was more fast paced than marching band?

Information about this years indoor for my area hasn't gotten to me yet, so any ideas of what I'd be getting into if I joined would be great, im just curious.

Overthinking is my specialty, I'd probably like it if I gave it a try

Hi,

I'll be a teacher in percussion for my first time. I don't have almost any material, only got a few books for snare drum. Is there anyone that could actually send me a copy of begginer books for Timpani, xylophone or drums.Thanks in advance.Best Regards,Percussion

Last night's orchestra rehearsal exposed a gap in my modest stick collection: I need something harder and more articulate than a Chalklin MS22 ('sewn felt hard'), but not as hard as my pair of custom baroque sticks that give a sharp thin tone.

Should I be looking at the Vic Firth T3 or T4, or something else?

I have always had an appreciation and passion for music, I feel like it directly impacts every part of my brain from my emotions.

When I was 10, I learned keyboard but later on lost interest, when I was 13 I learned oboe for 2 years then lost interest, when I was 16, I learned guitar and lost interest. Why I lost interest was because of the repetitive nature of playing, I just memoirists a song and recited it. I felt there was no human input.

But back then I used to listened to mostly classical and art rock. They were both equally rhythmless. Now I feel like my taste in music is the opposite of what it was then, and I have started to appreciate precision and rythym even more.

Then I learned about Indian classical music, and to me it was life changing. It fealt like a song was a river, the colour of the water determined by the sitar, and the flow by the tabla or precession.

I fear thing tabla will be buried next to my guitar and oboe, but I feel it might be different this time.

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I have 2 questions about triangles, hoping that my curiosity can get satisfied (I tried looking it up, but no results)

1. how are triangle sizes measured? (like if a listing or packaging says that it is a 6" triangle)

Is it 1 corner to another (aka one of the sides of the triangle)? Or 1 corner to the middle of the opposing side (so through the triangle)?

2. Does the sound of a triangle change ^((assuming that materials and size are the same)) when it has tapered ends compared to being 1 size throughout? I see some that have the same thickness all over (probably the cheapest kind?), some end in a sharp looking point, some have suddenly a smaller thickness on both sides that are at the opening.

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Thx in advance :)

I want to audition for my school's snare line next year and need a practice pad to learn how to play. And a good set of sticks for marching snare. Any recommendations?

Hello! I’m a senior in high school and I’m planning on attending Ohio University for percussion. I’m a fairly new percussionist, but I’ve been practicing around five hours a day or more for a few months now to get on my school’s snare line. I’ve been practicing my audition music and I feel like I’m missing something.. I have Alfred’s complete snare drum solos as the internet recommended and I just feel like they’re way too easy..?

I don’t know if I’m just misunderstanding, but I thought that college auditions were supposed to be difficult, at least somewhat, and I feel like I’m missing something. Are these supposed to be more challenging or am I just overthinking?

I’m sorry if this is a dumb question, I’m just freaking out a bit.

I've been searching for some different drum dampners.

I can take any recommendation. (I'm From Europe)
I had 2 different dampners on my eyes.

Evans EQ Pods:
https://www.thomann.de/gb/evans_eq_pods.htm?shp=eyJjb3VudHJ5IjoiZ2IiLCJjdXJyZW5jeSI6NCwibGFuZ3VhZ2UiOjJ9&reload=1

Meinl MDH Drum Honey Assortment:
https://www.thomann.de/gb/meinl_mdh_drum_honey_assortment.htm?shp=eyJjb3VudHJ5IjoiZ2IiLCJjdXJyZW5jeSI6NCwibGFuZ3VhZ2UiOjJ9&reload=1

Those Evans EQ Pods, has some good reviews on it, and already played with them and they made a great job. But the meinl drum honey assorment created on me some doubts, because with that we can be more precise in what we want.
Basically i need opinions on those 2 products, and whats the best. <3

What should i buy? I'm playing in a phillarmonic band. (I can take any recommendations)

Thank you all!!

I'm in a four piece band (Singer, Set, Keys, Aux - me). We have a Halloween show coming up soon in Cleveland. The idea that we settled on was that everyone should dress up as a famous musician on the instrument they play. I am trying to settle on an idea for a famous auxiliary percussionist. I have a full setup with congas, bongos, mark tree, bodhran, tambourine, shaker, and more. So I could be the obvious and be Ray Cooper. Problem is, I am not sure how many people would recognize him. Also, i would have to do a bald cap because I'm not shaving my head haha.

Since we are always goofing off in the band, I thought it may also be funny to be a recognizable children's character if they were known for aux percussion. Like if Animal was the aux guy and not the set player. I can't think of anything else though.

Who are some famous and recognizable auxiliary percussionists that you know of? I need ideas to put together a Halloween costume by October 28th, 2023.

has anyone here used the iain moyer m276 mallets from vic firth because HOLY SHIT. never in my life have i experienced this many mallet breaking in the weirdest ways. i’ve three break during band camp alone.

I found a clip that recommended placing something to damper the resonance inside the Hembra (or Macho) drum shell like a string with a ball of cloth. Works for me with Pearl fibreglass bongos which have a very sharp tone. Hembra sounds nice and woody. Ahhh…as Eric Parez says “ you gotta love it”. Stay well all.

I'm a high school sophomore, and I play the xylophone. I'm super excited because I'm going to audition for my high school's orchestra program soon, but I'm also a bit nervous. I've been practicing a lot, and I know all my scales, and I'm comfortable with sight reading.

I'm wondering if any of you who have auditioned for your school's orchestra/band program before could give me some insights or tips on what to expect during the audition? What did your audition process look like? Any advice on how to stay calm and perform your best under pressure? Thanks!

I've searched for about an hour and a half looking for a set of 5 timpani mufflers but I can only find sets of 4. Can anyone help me out?

I used to play the glockenspiel in a wind orchestra and it was a 2.5 octave Yamaha one which sounded decent. I’ve since heard one in an orchestra which sounded awful so I know I can’t buy a really cheap one. However they are £800 ish. I miss the glockenspiel and I want to play it again in a new orchestra but they have no percussion.

Are there any other brands that I could but and what’s the baseline for it not sounding like dog shit? Thanks

I’m playing music from a book and I saw a whole note with the seventeen stroke roll symbol for mallets?

I've been looking for some good solos to play in a jazz style on marimba (or even vibes). I would consider myself an advanced percussionist and I can handle four mallets, but it gets difficult for me in a jazz style which I am very new to. I want something simple enough for me to understand but complex enough that I am challenged and I can't seem to find a middle ground.