Artful Noise
This keyboard instrument is placed at the very end of the ensemble arc due to its inability to project efficiently
Chimes
This snare drum head is tuned about a P4 above the other head
Bottom Head
Developed for slanted drums, this grip is still used today in many marching settings
Traditional Grip
These are two companies who produce quality sticks and mallets
Vic Firth, Innovative Percussion, Promark, Vater, Regal Tip
The more expensive of the two between a set of 4 Yamaha timpani and Two 3.0 Octave Yamaha Vibraphones
4 Standard Timpani
Timpani- $10,399.95
2 Vibraphones- 9859.90
The drum major usually follows the feet of this person who plays a large role in field timing for a marching band
Center Snare
Timpani tuning should be performed from this direction
Below
Arguably the most important aspect of the timpani stroke
Lift
Evans and Remo produce these weather resistant products.
Drum Heads
A least 3 descriptions of how to play a legato articulation on Percussion instruments.
Heavy, Slow Velocity, Slow Lift, Loose Grip, Back Hand Pressure, High Height
These three "S" words describe how to perform most percussion instruments
Strike, Shake, Scrape (strum)
Two types of timpani tuning pedals
Balanced-Action (Spring-Action) and Dresden
This type of stroke is characterized by the same speed both up and down
Piston Stroke
These two companies specialize in producing mallet instruments
DAILY DOUBLE
Draw a 4/4 measure of a basic jazz drum set pattern on the board
In a wind band playing a march, the crash cymbal part is often notated this way
Unison with the Bass Drum
This it the smallest interval that should be used to tune concert toms; specifically with 8 concert toms
minor 3rd
These are the four stroke types used in all drumming
Full, Down, Tap, Up
With founders who share the same last name, these two companies produce ancient Turkish instruments
This 1931 Work by Edgard Varese is heavily considered the first serious work for a percussion ensemble
Ionization
While there may be a marimba or vibraphone, these two mallet instruments are the most commonly seen in middle school band rooms.
Xylophone and Bells
This tuning scheme, from bottom to top, is the most optimal for a 5-person marching bassline (pitches or intervals accepted)
DADF#A; P5, P4, M3, m3
This 4-mallet grip is the most preferred grip for performance on vibraphone
Burton Grip
With a name sounding like a drum idiom, this website/company is one of the best places to purchase sheet music for younger percussion students
This non-pitched percussion instrument must be warmed up before being struck at loud, and I mean very loud, volumes. HINT: Be very careful about how you refer to this instrument.
Tam-tam