How can I make this look better? I think it looks kind of sloppy. (Its a cymbal line with a two way split.)2yr ⋅ Evan14753 ⋅ r/percussion
Does anybody know what these sticks are? I’ve been trying to find them forever.4yr ⋅ Dimmadone_2 ⋅ r/percussion
Can anyone help me figure out what Rods are and how to play them. This is in Mary Poppins' Anything can happen and in the list of person rods is listed as Rods (on Hi Hat)4yr ⋅ ejblackbelt ⋅ r/percussion
I got a new bells part. I play nothing but octaves for 49 measures (65-113) :-/4yr ⋅ xgold4428 ⋅ r/percussion
Got these (I'm guessing timpani) mallets for christmas: 41.5 x 1.8 cm hollow shaft. Never seen mallets just like these; Any idea what they're for?2yr ⋅ Uncle_Heinz ⋅ r/percussion
This is my school's audition piece for timpani. Does anyone know where it's from or any tips on how to play it well?4yr ⋅ qwertyuioptimism ⋅ r/percussion
I need help on rhythm for this piece. What is this thing and how do I play it? The time signature is 3/4.4yr ⋅ xgold4428 ⋅ r/percussion
In my pit orchestra music there is the word “ICE.” It’s a drum set part. Does anyone know what that means?4yr ⋅ USSRWoofer ⋅ r/percussion
Can anyone help me identify this snare piece. I have it for an audition, and hearing it played back to me would help me greatly. Thank you!3yr ⋅ SamBOiMEME ⋅ r/percussion
Yo wha this thing called? I know how to play it I just don’t know the name4yr ⋅ Zachson5 ⋅ r/percussion
Do the three lines on the rolls mean I play 32nd notes buzzed? What do I do?4yr ⋅ marcsterlord ⋅ r/percussion
Auxiliary percussion (I’m percussion 1) Hi! I’m in indoor percussion and this is my music (grade 5) I have never played percussion before indoor percussion and I’m one of them and I am so confused on most of this. I don’t know what to use/hit with and what most of the stuff means. Someone help me.2yr ⋅ gis1bus ⋅ r/percussion
I’m a pathetic amateur composer and I’m wondering if it’s accepted to write of timpani like this? I’m trying to convey a 4:3 polyrhythm between the two mallets2yr ⋅ Physcies ⋅ r/percussion
I recently came into possession of this older malletkat. Can anyone help me understand how to get a sound out of this thing or link me to the manual for this specific one octave controller? Thanks in advance2yr ⋅ Liquid_lunch420 ⋅ r/percussion
Timpani: is this a double stop on one drum, or one drum Eb another drum E?2yr ⋅ 00TheLC ⋅ r/percussion
What does it mean when a note had a diagonal line through it like this? I’ve never seen it before4yr ⋅ repayeddebt ⋅ r/percussion
Oh mama, it’s so beautiful, I haven’t unwrapped it yet, what if I’m unworthy?!4yr ⋅ Trypno ⋅ r/percussion
Practice at my university has been “upgraded” recently, I’d call it homey5yr ⋅ secerity ⋅ r/percussion
Anyone played this before? If so, any tips would be appreciated.4yr ⋅ nervousdachshund ⋅ r/percussion
I’m having trouble hitting all the correct notes on this sonata, any tips for how i could fix this?4yr ⋅ watercolor-lines ⋅ r/percussion
Does anybody know this etude? This is my school’s audition etude this year, and it would be really helpful to know the name of the price so I can find a video.3yr ⋅ willsparrow899 ⋅ r/percussion
How does the 5:4 work? Is it just 5 16th notes? If so, how would that line up?3yr ⋅ Thevibedaddy ⋅ r/percussion
Hi! I actually don't know what this note is or how to actually play it. It's in 4/4 so I'm glad if people could help2yr ⋅ Proggington ⋅ r/percussion
One of the worst timpani parts I’ve ever seen, brought to me by a student. Bad pitch changes and totally inconsistent and dumb rhythm notation with the slashes!4yr ⋅ JugglingLobster ⋅ r/percussion
Despite being a MS teacher, i am beyond stoked to head back to “work” on Monday. My set up is a little different this year. So excited to start our hip hop groove project.6yr ⋅ murphyat ⋅ r/percussion
Anyone know what this means is it a chime beater? (details in comments)2yr ⋅ goosesgoat ⋅ r/percussion
Anyone like our Trap Tables? (feat. Our sticks and auxiliary instruments we needed for An American in Paris)5yr ⋅ Luigiegg1742 ⋅ r/percussion
Protip: if you know how to tie this knot, restring your crash cymbals. You'll end up a few cents richer.7yr ⋅ Aperson3334 ⋅ r/percussion
Thought you guys would like this interactive graphic of 100 instruments from around the world6yr ⋅ Gard3nB1rd ⋅ r/percussion
What makes this measure so difficult/what could I be doing wrong? It’s from a concert snare solo (audition piece) at 132 bpm, and I’ve been working at it for awhile but I always lose it at the “1e flam, 1e flam” measure. Any tips?5yr ⋅ whatismacie ⋅ r/percussion
First jury of college is minutes away! I thought I knew intimidation.5yr ⋅ 123987hello ⋅ r/percussion
This piece doesn't say what instruments we play, but instead gives helpful little pictures. I can't figure out what this one is for the life of me, does anyone know?7yr ⋅ BiancaWilkson ⋅ r/percussion
I can't even... Just got a Pearl Philharmonic Limited Edition Maple Bubinga Limited Edition Concert Snare Drum for my birthday.8yr ⋅ redditispopular ⋅ r/percussion
What type of rhythm are these? I just realized the bottom two are the same.6yr ⋅ Puzzles23 ⋅ r/percussion
No one I'm around truly appreciates this custom gong someone just gifted to me. Hopefully you will:)8yr ⋅ Tears4bongwater ⋅ r/percussion
How does one really make the phrases with the slurs feel ‘slurred’? Or are these just there to indicate phrasing or something?6yr ⋅ Palehmsemdem ⋅ r/percussion
I reconditioned an old set of marching bells into a proper glock. It's called: Pickleglocken8yr ⋅ darwonka ⋅ r/percussion
Does anyone know what the word “palickon” means in relation to suspended cymbal? Google translate isn’t turning anything up.6yr ⋅ WithaK28 ⋅ r/percussion
my freer family! i’m lucky to have these. genuinely great sticks and mallets :)6yr ⋅ defnshow ⋅ r/percussion
Playing Shrek the musical these next few nights, here's my massive set up!9yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/percussion
Found in great condition for $30 at a flea market! Suite for Toy Piano, here we come ; )6yr ⋅ jmdugger ⋅ r/percussion
what are these called? Who makes them(Crash bars at the top of the snares)8yr ⋅ LarryN1234 ⋅ r/percussion
Christmas season means one thing to percussionists, correct sleigh bells technique. Demonstrating the incorrect way here is my professor Dr. Larry Snider.11yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/percussion
Just wanted to show off my Baroque calfskin timpani. You can even see the animal's spine.8yr ⋅ ColdBoreShooter ⋅ r/percussion
Some help identifying something my sister found in her percussion section... (the picture is how she described it - she didn’t take a picture of it)6yr ⋅ xiaki ⋅ r/percussion
My friend is building a 'music room' in his garage so he can practice in peace. As his Christmas gift, I made a tambourine into a clock to help decorate the new space.11yr ⋅ M_O_N_T_I ⋅ r/percussion
Come on, other percussionists in my band, you're giving us all a bad name here... You literally had ONE JOB. 12yr ⋅ DJChickenTikkaMasala ⋅ r/percussion
Can anyone one put a value on this. It's a dragon marimba xylophone serial number 1011 model 472210yr ⋅ mbreuer ⋅ r/percussion
These were at a local fair I went to. They're very beautiful in their simplicity and they sound great. They're called cajongas.11yr ⋅ QWERTYthebold ⋅ r/percussion
