accessory percussion instruments
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Accessory Percussion Instruments. Tambourine. The standard “orchestral” tambourine should have a head. Tambourines that do not have a head should be used for rock/Latin/popular music. Performance. One hand will hold the instrument while the other plays. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Tambourine• The standard “orchestral” tambourine
should have a head.
• Tambourines that do not have a headshould be used for rock/Latin/popular music.
Performance
• One hand will hold the instrument while the other plays.– “Piano” playing: Use 2-3 fingertips– “Mezzo Forte”: Use all fingertips– “Forte”: Fist in center of head
Rolls
• Shake Rolls– Hold instrument vertically– Twist the wrist
• Thumb Rolls– Rub thumb/finger around edge of head– Moisten finger to create friction
Other Playing Techniques
• Fist/Knee Technique– When playing rapid passages
– Place foot on chair
– Hold tambourine upside down
– Alternate between fist and knee
Performance
• Hold instrument above ensemble (look through it)
• Rolls are played on the inside edge
• For fast passages you may need 2 beaters and mount the instrument