Answers from a Percussionist

Percussion is one of the easiest instruments to begin, and one of the hardest to master. During rehearsals, be sure that every percussionist has a part. You can double up on mallet parts and accessories. When the concert is getting close, then decide who should cover which parts. Mallets can double oboe and flute parts, […]

Most music students rent or purchase an instrument when they start band. One of the exceptions is the percussion section. Too often I see students with drum sticks and little else. This really delays the learning process and some students never recover. Parents ask me to coach their child prior to entering high school so […]

Welcome to “Answers from a Percussionist”. When site visitors have questions about playing Orchestral Percussion, percussion techniques or anything else related to percussion instruments, we have a contact form called “Ask a Percussionist”. My goal will be to post an answer to your “Ask a Percussionist” questions within 48 hours usually by email. The best questions […]