Grip, Stroke, and Sound Production
Just like the basics of basketball are dribbling, the chest pass, and free throws, the basics of performance on a keyboard percussion instrument are the grip, the stroke, and proper sound production. Without these basics, every other aspect…
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News from Frank Ticheli
MIDNIGHT is my first publication for concert band in the Making Music Matter Series. Those who are familiar with my two band methods, Making Music Matter (Book 1), Beginning Band Method and Make Music Matter (Book 2)
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Tom Scott Master Class
TOM SCOTT
WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES and CONCERT PERFORMANCES
Tom Scott is a renowned composer, arranger, producer, music director, saxophonist and educator. His 33 solo recordings have earned him 13 Grammy nominations and 3…
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“Gotcha,” Theme from Starsky and Hutch. Tom Scott and the Rich Shemaria Big Band
TOM SCOTT
WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES and CONCERT PERFORMANCES
Tom Scott is a renowned composer, arranger, producer, music director, saxophonist and educator. His 33 solo recordings have earned him 13 Grammy nominations and 3 Grammy…
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Tip Book – Mutes
Mutes
The only mutes that really mute, so that the sound is muffled almost completely, are the practice mutes discussed in Chapter 3. All other types of mutes are mainly used to create special effects, and timbres that range from…
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A Good Instrument – Clarinet
A Good Instrument - Clarinet
Even if you take a closer look, it may be hard to see the differences between one soprano clarinet and the other. They’re all the same shape and size, they’re usually all black, and all the keys, rings and…
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Why the MegaVox is the Perfect Portable PA System for Marching Bands
METRONOMES, MARCHING BANDS, AND
MEGAVOXS... OH MY!
Why the MegaVox is the Perfect Portable PA System for Marching Bands
Something as simple as using a metronome during rehearsal and amplifying voice instruction during practice can…
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