Top products from r/percussion
We found 22 product mentions on r/percussion. We ranked the 21 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Modern School for Snare Drum: With a Guide Book for the Artist Percussionist -- Covering All of the Instruments of the Percussion Family (Morris Goldenberg Classics)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Percussion Technique
2. Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer (Ted Reed Publications)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Voted second on Modern Drummer's list of 25 Greatest Drum Books in 1993Progressive Steps to Syncopation is one of the most versatile and practical works ever written for drumsCreated exclusively to address syncopation, these drum lessons have earned their place as a standard tool for teaching beginn...
3. Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Afro Cuban Rhythms For Drumset Book And CDCompanion CD The companion audio CD is invaluable to anyone interested in adapting these rhythms to the drum setAn introduction to Afro-Cuban rhythms by Frank Malabe and Bob Weiner, including the history, traditional instruments and basic styles of Afro-Cuba...
4. High Accuracy Mechanical Metronome for Violinist Ukulele Player, Transparent White
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Number of reviews: 1
EXCELLENT QUALITY: Clear, loud sound for use when practicing piano, violin, guitar, bass, and other musical instruments;Master rhythm skills and improve your sense of beat and tempo by practicing with our mechanical metronome.EASY CONTROL: Simply wind it up, select your desired beat and tempo and th...
5. Donner Wireless Page Turner Pedal for Tablets Ipad Rechargeable,Black
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【One for All】Adapt to multiple platforms, iPhone,iPad, Android tablets, Mac, PC,Kindle and more【Play more freely】.Free your hands and make playing more free【Multiple functions】Not only taking control of music reading and music score,but also control of scrolling lyrics or media control,...
6. Percussion Glockenspiel Bell Kit 30 Notes w/Practice Pad +Mallets+sticks+stand
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Number of reviews: 1
【A Whole Set of Glockenspiels Practice Kit】Do you want to purchase a whole set Glockenspiels to save money and trouble? Our Percussion Glockenspiel Bell Kit is made for you. The Package Includes: 1 X 30 Notes Percussion Glockenspiel, 1 X Adjustable Stand, 1 X Wire Music Desk, 1 X 8" Practice Pad...
7. YMC Metal Wire Music Stand + Gig Bag + Polishing Cloth - Black
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Number of reviews: 1
Music Wire Music StandCollapsible Wire StandCarrying Gig Bag IncludedFree Polishing Cloth IncludedBrought to you by YMC
8. HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Heat
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
3d full contour technology - deep kneading shiatsu nodes move up and down, across and inward and outwardSoothing heat provides added relaxationForward or reverse massage functionsConvenient easy-to-use hand controlAdjustable intensity for maximum comfort
9. D'Luca Professional Large Stainless-Steel Guiro
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Number of reviews: 1
Stainless-Steel GuiroIncludes a fork-style ScraperStainless steel body with a hollow, open-ended design for a raspy guiro-style sound with bright overtones
10. Seiko SQ50-V Quartz Metronome
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Seiko sq50-v easy-to-use Quartz metronomeChoose from 2 types of sounds for tempo and beatRed LED light on the top gives a clear visual tempo indication that is great for practicing without click or during performanceReference tuning tones for a (440) and Bb (446. 1)Tempo range from 40-208bpm can be ...
11. Evans Realfeel 2-Sided Practice Pad, 12 Inch
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Number of reviews: 1
PRACTICE ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - Evans RealFeel Practice Pad provides the best practice substitute to acoustic drums, so you can practice rudiments, paradiddles or just drum along to that song on the radio – without disturbing anyone. Portable and quiet, it works on any surface including carpet, table...
12. Remo RT-0008-00 8" Gray Tunable Practice Pad with Ambassador Coated Drumhead
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The perfect tool for the beginning drummer, but also great for the advanced drummer to maintain his or her chopsFeatures the bounce and feel of a real drumCan be mounted on a stand for upright playing and has a protective rubber bottom for non-scratch/non-slip table top useAvailable in 6", 8" and 10...
13. Stick Control: For the Snare Drummer
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drummingIt is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination, with extra attention given to th...
14. Teaching Percussion (with 2-DVD Set)
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Teaching Percussion (with 2-dvd set)Teaching Percussion third editionGary Cook Teaching Percussion third editionteaching percussion
15. Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset: Book & CD (Manhattan Music Publications - Drummers Collective Series)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Brazilian Rhythms For Drumset Book & CDRhythms Included: Includes samba, partido alto, bossa nova, baiao, caterete, maracatu, marcha, frevoA solid and extremely valuable guide to applying traditional Brazilian rhythms to drum setIt delves into the complexities of Brazilian rhythms and also helps exp...
16. Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer: Coordinated Independence as Applied to Jazz and Be-Bop, Vol. 1 (Book & CD-ROM)
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Number of reviews: 1
FORMAT: Book & 2 CDsThe classic jazz independence book is now improved and with two CDs! Jim Chapin, known as the "Father of Jazz Independence," has written one of the most popular drum set books of all timeThis classic work should be in every drummer's library as there is always something new to le...
17. Saul Goodman -- Modern Method for Tympani
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Number of reviews: 1
Modern Method for Tympani BookThis is an updated version of the famous Saul Goodman Modern Method for TympaniRoland Kohloff was the Fundamentals Editor and Gary Werdesheim was the Music Editor, under the direction of Anthony JCironeMany pages were re-engraved and many photographs have been redone
18. Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone (Morris Goldenberg Classics)
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Number of reviews: 1
Contributors: Morris Goldenberg / musical interpretations and editing by Anthony J. CironeSeries: Morris Goldenberg ClassicsInstrument: Mallet InstrumentPage count: 132ISBN: 075790890X
Any of the Morris Goldenberg 2-mallet etudes would be good. For 2-mallet stuff, something short and sweet is best, but play musically.
Link to Goldenberg book: https://www.amazon.com/Xylophone-Marimba-Vibraphone-Goldenberg-Classics/dp/075790890X
For 4-mallets, it really kind of depends on where you are technically. Yellow After the Rain, Rain Dance, and Frogs are all do-able and would be good audition pieces if you've played some 4-mallet stuff before. A solo out of the Mark Ford Technique through Music book would also be good. Find a piece that will show off what you can do technically. Don't reach for a piece that you can just barely play through. If you're struggling through a piece, they'll know. That being said, the piece should show off a wide variety of techniques, so a chorale isn't really a good audition piece. But, a more technical piece with a chorale section is great.
I like all of the recommendations for Timpani pieces, too. I'd just add that the Vic Firth etudes have some good choices, and the Beck Sonata is a standard in timpani rep, so doing mvmt 2 or 3 out of there would be cool, too. Good luck with your auditions! Where are you looking to study?
You don't have to be super well rounded before college. I did really well in high school and college auditions and I used Burton primarily. Now I'm going to grad school! I sucked at Stevens my first year but my prof and I worked on it slowly and now I'm more comfortable with it. You don't need to worry about it too much.
That being said, if you want to work on it beforehand, I'd recommend Mitchell Peters' Fundamental Method for Marimba and/or Stevens's Method of Movement for Marimba. Peters is a standard and he explains 4 mallets and the techniques well without getting too overwhelming. If you want a challenge, Stevens quite literally wrote the book on his own techniques. It's much more intense but really good. Best of luck!
P90x Stretch was my best friend.... highly suggest it. Once you do the full video a few times, you can just pick your favorite stretches & do them every day.
You can practice wearing a backpack with textbooks on the front of your body if you want. But the best thing is to just strengthen your back, arms, & shoulders. You can get a hand pedaler - it's like a bike machine for your arms. Athletic manual wheelchairs like the Colours brand build the BEST shoulders & arms endurance.
Go online & look for people that need help moving - get a good back workout & help someone out / get paid. ;) Most labour intensive cleaning is a great endurance workout: hand scrubbing a bathtub, floors, walls, etc.
Tenor practice pads are nice, too.
We marched sextet tenors in college. I was 5'4" 110 lbs. Loved it, but I spend a lot on massage therapists & came home to this beauty every day: https://www.amazon.com/HoMedics-Triple-Shiatsu-Massage-Cushion/dp/B00OLDNY28
If you are a real beginner, then this remo pad is what you need. https://www.amazon.com/Remo-RT-0008-00-Practice-Ambassador-Drumhead/dp/B0002E56H6
it will give you the best idea of how drums rebound and respond to the stick at your level, and its super cheap. As you advance, you may want to invest in a rubber pad like this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FMDIXY/ref=pd_aw_lpo_267_bs_tr_img_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3SH33RTP2XM0BMQYPPX8
Personally, i really dont think you need a fancy electronic pad, especially as a beginner, but even at higher levels i dont see any benefits that having good ears or a good teacher dont privide. i think theyre just a waste of money, and especially if you are going to be playing latin music, not helpful. The only time i can see them being helpful is in training drumlines, but idk. Id love to hear other peoplea opinions on them!
I have a couple of recommendations just to get you started.
First, check out Percussion 101 on the Vic Firth education website (http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101.php). This will cover a good bit of concert percussion with video demonstrations.
Second, I highly recommend Gary Cook's "Teaching Percussion" (http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Percussion-2-DVD-Gary-Cook/dp/0534509908). Another great resource with 2 DVD's of examples as well.
And last, I would recommend having the Morris Goldenberg "Modern School for Snare Drum" (http://www.amazon.com/Modern-School-Morris-Goldenberg-Classics/dp/075790906X). The front half is mostly snare exudes and exercises, but the back half has good amount of material, most with excerpts from orchestral works as examples.
Those are a few examples you can do on your own. Good luck!
Don't be too worried about it. In 8th grade they're not expecting you to be some kind of master.
If this is something you're serious about, pick up this book: http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Steps-Syncopation-Modern-Drummer/dp/0882847953/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1377065599&sr=8-6&keywords=snare+drumming
It's a fantastic introduction once you get the basics of how to read notes. It starts off fairly simple and gradually moves into more intense exercises but with some imagination and possibly a good teacher's guidance it can take you very far.
Also, get a metronome and use it! Start practicing with good habits now and they won't be a hinderance to change later on. Look up lessons on youtube, check out drumming sites online, it's an amazing time to learn music with so many free resources online.
I see what you mean.
If you find a particular style you are enjoying and want to dive deep in, looking for books on that particular style could be helpful. You'll also find a lot of "[X] world music applied to drum set" books (see below) that you might be able to mine for ideas.
Also, think about taking some percussion lessons! If you post the general area you live in, we could probably point you towards some good teachers to approach for further study.
World Styles on Drumset
Afro-Cuban
Brazilian
West-Africa
I like quartz metronomes. I've had this Seiko for five years, and it's great. Two tones, volume dial, and pretty tough. (I bought this after my 2nd Dr Beat II died)
Saul Goodman - Modern Method for Tympani is a good one. It breaks everything down very well, and Goodman is a highly credible percussionist/timpanist (New York Philharmonic for nearly 50 years). Have fun!
https://www.amazon.com/Giantex-Percussion-Glockenspiel-Practice-Mallets/dp/B0197TVD6Y
This is the model I have. Is not good in any way, shape or form for performance, but it gets the job done in terms of independent practice. It’s also very easily portable. 10/10 would recommend
Stick Control is probably the best book for building up chops and, well, stick control. https://www.amazon.com/Stick-Control-George-Lawrence-Stone/dp/1892764040
https://www.amazon.com/Donner-Bluetooth-Turner-Tablets-Rechargeable/dp/B06XNW9LRP/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1549303127&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=donner+pedal
This is the one I have and seems to be working well.
Here's a $12 wire music stand from Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W8YC9QE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vClaCb48F8G4N
Here's one that would do that: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0772RLRR9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_CymUDbC37Y0DP
Modern School for Snare Drum by Morris Goldenberg
Rudiments and Motions by Frank Corniola
Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer by Jim Chapin and Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer by Ted Reed
Try reading this book. I was dealing with performance anxiety and difficulty focusing in my first few years of college, and this helped me get my head in the right place. I've been able to take huge steps in my focus and consistency after understanding how to get out of my head.
We use a metal guira in my steel drum ensemble at CSULB. I bought it on amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/DLuca-Professional-Large-Stainless-Steel-Guiro/dp/B00DR0C88W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1413442016&sr=8-3&keywords=Guira.
The scrapper sucked. It fell apart after the first gig. We use the LP scratcher and it has worked fine.