Dr. Dave’s Percussion Video (Episode 007)

Today’s video is a preview of a new set of marimba etudes by Peter Klatzow. According to Katie Rife: “Etudes for Marimba Books One and Two were commissioned by a consortium of 10 percussionists from around the world. They were completed in June 2010 and will be published in 2011. A premiere performance has not yet been scheduled.”

This is a special preview of the Book One, recorded August 4 2010:
I. Aerobat, II. Play of Triads, III. Melodic Mirage

Thanks to Carlos Johnson for recommending this video.

Originally posted on DrumChattr on August 29, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.

Good Technique is Good! from The Marimba Blog

“Good Technique is Good!” by Chris Wilson

I have been working diligently this summer on improving myself as a marimbist. As I’ve mentioned before, there are some things that I feel are very poor about my playing, mostly technical. I have figured out where I made my mistake, how to fix it now, and what this means for any of you as readers. I will be asking for some feedback throughout this blog. (more…)

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #69 “In the Harmonic Rhythm the Answer Lies.”

For more PATV episodes visit his video blog at: Percussion Axiom TV

Today we talk about a “guiding principle” (and go Yoda on you..) that can help you make the right decisions when it comes to general interpretation in musical performance. Name the famous xylo excerpt in the background… and as always please leave comments!

Originally posted on DrumChattr on August 24, 2010 by Tom Burritt.

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