![(Answered) Is a Snare Drum Indefinite pitch? [and more]](https://cdn-0.coolpercussion.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/snare-drum-768x576.jpg)
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…
![Best Percussion Instruments For Kids [That you can play too]](https://cdn-0.coolpercussion.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/woman-4010110_1920-768x512.jpg)
The percussion family is the traditional musical destination when selecting the first instrument for a child. Ease of play and usually sturdy build is important, especially for pre-school-age children. But what are the best percussion instrument for kids Tambourines Shakers Xylophone Tongue Drums Bongos Throughout this guide, I will explore the different scenarios and considerations…
![[Answered] Is a Piano a Percussion or Stringed Instrument?](https://cdn-0.coolpercussion.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/piano-3957653_1280-768x513.jpg)
One of the longest debates in music is whether a piano belongs to the percussion family of instruments or whether it is a string instrument. I’m here to take a look at both sides of the argument and provide a definitive answer. So, is a piano percussion? The piano is BOTH a stringed instrument and…
Almost all styles of music have a beat. It is the base on which almost all musical composition is created. A beat is a basic unit of time, on which the notes are placed so that each musician remains synchronized with the others playing different instruments. There has to be someone, or something keeping the…
There is often someone in the room who owns a percussion instrument. When the topic of percussion is brought up, it is common for at least one person in the conversation to feel that the idea of actually playing would take far more skill and natural ability than they feel like they have. However, there…
There are a huge number of percussion instruments, indeed they are the largest family in the orchestra. Some are pitched and some are not What Percussion Instrument Produces Definite Pitch? – The most obvious pitched percussion instrument would be the xylophone. Also, consider the timpani drum and marimba. If we arguably include the piano [An…
