Percussion and Organ Music

Sensors III by Alcides Lanza for organ and two percussionists. Back in the early 1980’s I was studying percussion at McGill University in Montreal with Pierre Beluse. Pierre was a wonderful teacher who really supported his students by introducing us to a wide range of newly written music. Every year of my undergrad program he […]

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Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring

Appalachian spring percussion and timpani

Get the Right Timpani Head: We’ll Show You How

There are basically two manufacturers of synthetic timpani head; Remo and Evans. Both companies produce fine products that will fit any timpani out there because they come in all sizes. Determining what size head you need is the most important step and there are a couple of resources that will ensure you buy the right […]

The Percussion Room: An Essential Resource for Percussionists

Up until recently the percussionist has had to use a variety of sources on the internet or in books to find information about many of the important things that every percussionist and/or timpanist needs to know at some point in their careers whether they are a student, amateur or professional player. But make sure you […]

How to Play the Double Paradiddle

The Double Paradiddle is a variation of the Paradiddle but instead of the 4 strokes that play the Paradiddle there are 6 in the Double Paradiddle and it is normally a rudiment that is played in sextuplet feel. Take a look at this video and I’ll walk you through the double paradiddle sticking and how […]