Percussion instruments are part of the wonderful world of music that is both amazing, but exceedingly confusing if you are still learning. Unlike other instruments like a brass tuba or stringed pieces of wood, many people tend to forget the importance of having them. Assuming that they are only there to add some color, many…
When studying percussion music you will come across both definite pitch and indefinite pitch. I have covered off with some examples definite pitch instruments elsewhere, so this article is specifically about what indefinite pitch is. Indefinite pitch instruments in percussion are unable to play tunes or melodies due to the limitation of being able to…
One of the things that everyone thinks is easy is learning how to play drums, however, what few realize is the natural rhythm that is required to play properly. Because drums are part of the percussion family of instruments many people believe that anything in this family is simply hitting something and a sound is…
Of all the instruments in the world the Kalimba is probably one of the few that brings easy pleasure to both the player and the listeners even when you’re learning to play. Popular for the relaxed sounds the instrument can make and the simplicity of the design, the instrument that hails from Africa has long…
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The snare drum produces a sharp pitch when played. It is usually struck on the top skin, or the rim creating a short staccato sound. The snare is identified clearly through the tensioned wires arranged under the bottom skin of the drum. But is the snare drum indefinite in pitch? A snare drum is classed…
There is plenty of choice for buying a handpan if you live in Europe. This list is for all countries except the UK. I have a separate list of handpan makers in the UK. Handpan Makers by Country Count This list is growing all of the time, so may not be complete at the time…
