by Jeff Phipps | Nov 26, 2014 | Bandroom Tips
Ah yes, the percussion section, ever so important to the whole sound of the ensemble and ever so responsible for sounds you rarely want to hear. Talking too much, horsing around, not watching the conductor, not playing in time, etc. These are unfortunately traits of...
by Richard House | Nov 24, 2014 | Bandroom Tips
As a band director, I am sure you are aware that sometimes students don’t play their instrument in band class. There can be a myriad of reasons for this: 1) they forget to bring their instrument, 2) they are too ill to play, 3) they don’t have a good reed, 4) their...
by John Dunlap | Nov 20, 2014 | Bandroom Tips
The smallest details make all the difference. Help your percussionists equalize their stick heights and create continuity within your percussion line. About the Author JOHN DUNLAP has over 30 years of experience composing, arranging, and teaching in the percussion...
by John Dunlap | Nov 20, 2014 | Bandroom Tips
Does your marching bass drum sound need improving? See this to break down the process of tuning marching bass drums. About the Author JOHN DUNLAP has over 30 years of experience composing, arranging, and teaching in the percussion realm and proudly serves as an...
by John Dunlap | Nov 20, 2014 | Bandroom Tips
This video shows multiple ways of muffling a bass drum. About the Author JOHN DUNLAP has over 30 years of experience composing, arranging, and teaching in the percussion realm and proudly serves as an Educational Artist for Innovative Percussion Inc., Evans drumheads,...
by John Dunlap | Nov 20, 2014 | Bandroom Tips
Breaking down a Flam and an Accent Tap to teach clarity of each rudiment. About the Author JOHN DUNLAP has over 30 years of experience composing, arranging, and teaching in the percussion realm and proudly serves as an Educational Artist for Innovative Percussion...