For more videos and articles by Charlie, see Marimbalogy.com.
In today’s video, the first of a two part episode, Charlie gives a great introduction to the Burton Grip. He covers the history of the Burton Grip, the basics of how to hold the mallets, managing interval changes, and Double Vertical strokes. Check back tomorrow for part two, with includes single independent strokes and the “Hybrid Burton Grip.”
Those of you who are new to the Burton Grip, what issues do you have with the grip? Pros, what tips do you have for anyone learning the Burton Grip? Talk about it in the comments.
Originally posted on DrumChattr on September 14, 2010 by Shane Griffin.
The Ballet Mecanique by George Antheil is considered on of his most famous (or infamous) works. The original score, written in 1924, calls for 16 player pianos playing four separate parts, for four bass drums, three xylophones, a tam-tam, seven electric bells, a siren, and three different-sized airplane propellors (high wood, low wood, and metal), as well as two human-played pianos. It was later revised in 1953 using a very different ensemble of four pianos, four xylophones, two electric bells, two propellors, timpani, glockenspiel, and assorted percussion.
This video features the premiere of an all-robitic version of the piece for 16 player pianos and percussion orchestra. The performance was made possible with robotic instruments from LEMUR: League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots. For more information on Ballet Mecanique, Antheil.org.
Today’s video is courtesy of guest contributor Carlos Johnson.
Have you seen any performances of robotic percussion or have you ever seen a live performance of Ballet Mecanique? Tell us about your experience in the comments.
Originally posted on DrumChattr on September 11, 2010.
This video features a performance Elliott Carter’s new percussion ensemble piece Tintinnabulation (2008), performed by New Jersey Percussion Ensemble (Peter Jarvis, conductor). Elliott Carter wrote this piece at the age of 100!! The Boston Globe says, “Tinnabulation covers an enormous range of sonorities, partly through Carter’s choice of instruments (a Chinese opera gong and five types of nipple gongs are among the mix) but also through his meticulous instructions of where to strike each instrument and what kind of stick to use, be it a mallet, a brush, a birch dowel, or even a knitting needle.”
The performers are (L to R): Payton MacDonald, Gary Van Dyke, Michael Aberback. John Ferrari, Ned Stroh, April McCloskey
What are some of your favorite Elliott Carter solo or ensemble pieces? Post some links in the comments.
Originally posted on DrumChattr on September 5, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.
This is part 2 of 6 PATV episodes relating to sound and tone production originally posted in July 2008. For more PATV episodes related to this post visit his PATV site at: Percussion Axiom TV
Note: The playing demonstrations in this post were performed on a resonator-less marimba.
Building on Chris Wilson’s August 26th post: “Good Technique is Good” in this episode we dig deeper into sound production through basic stroke technique for four mallet marimba. (more…)
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.
Percussionist, Jaime Oliver (not to be confused with the British Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver) earned First Prize in Electronic Sonority from File Prix Lux for his Silent Percussion Project. The “Silent Percussion Project” (SPP) consists in building a set of computer musical instruments that use human gestures to control sounds, composing and performing with them in an attempt to re-incorporate the body in music performance practice. Check out the File Prix Lux website for more information.
Originally posted on DrumChattr on August 22, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.
