The Bongos by Norbert Goldberg (October 1985 Percussive Notes)
The Bongos by Norbert Goldberg (October 1985 Percussive Notes) by Rhythm Scene Staff | May 29, 2023 This intro
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Percussive Arts Society
You can learn a lot by experimenting on your own By Rick Mattingly
The father of one of my better students asked to speak with me one day. “Is he doing okay?” the
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KoSA Cuba Drum & Percussion Workshop in Havana
In March, KoSA Music’s international participants ranging in age from 22–70 years young had a chance to study with some
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the official blog of the Percussive Arts Society
The terms “gong” and “tam-tam” are often used interchangeably. Technically, gongs have an identifiable pitch while tam-tams are indefinite-pitched instruments
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R!Solo “Get it!” by Olivia Kieffer
“Get it!” is inspired by my cat, Clarkie Mae. I found her as a kitten, under my car in Miami,
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When working with students who are learning four-mallet marimba chorales, I emphasize the use of roll speed and roll variations
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Industry News — May 2023
GRETSCH DRUMS 140th Celebratory Concert at NYC’s The Cutting RoomGretsch Drums announced Gretsch Night in New York City: a special one-night-only
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Product Showcase — May 2023
DRUM WORKSHOPAlex Gonzalez DW ICON SnareDrum Workshop, Inc. (DW) has announced the Alex Gonzalez DW ICON™ Snare — a tribute
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In Memoriam: Ralph Humphrey
Drummer Ralph Humphrey, known for his playing with the Don Ellis Big Band and Frank Zappa, died on April 25,
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Fredonia Academy Week: Festival Music of Japan with Eien Hunter-Ishikawa and the ARC Edo Ensemble June 19–23, 2023 Join us for five
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