PercussionHowTo

Rhythm Triangle

2012-02-20T20:56:00.001-06:00

Rhythm Triangle Techniques:

Priming The Cymbals

2012-02-06T20:44:00.000-06:00

Get the metal moving for a better crash:

Tamburine Thumb Roll & Releases

2012-01-31T16:37:00.001-06:00

A bit of spit and you're on the way to a tambourine thumb roll:

Marking The Sweet Spot For Cross Stick Rim Shot

2012-01-30T16:54:00.000-06:00

Mark the sweet spot to hit the cross stick rim shot ----

FIRST TIME / EVERY TIME:

Flam Positioning

2012-01-05T09:40:00.000-06:00

Achieve better flam tone and technique with correct stick positioning:

Mark Shelton performs on Marimba, Snare Drum, Hang, Dulcimer, & more

2012-01-04T10:16:00.000-06:00

Mark Shelton performs on Marimba, Snare Drum, Hang, Dulcimer, Udu, Bodhran, & more:

Maracas Method # 2

2012-01-03T10:00:00.001-06:00

One technique for playing maracas:

Triangle Roll

2011-12-30T10:29:00.000-06:00

Develop a better triangle roll with these simple tips:

Snare Throw-Off Position

2011-12-29T20:21:00.002-06:00

The position of the snare throw-off is important for convenience and tone quality:

Rock The Cowbell

2011-12-25T17:58:00.000-06:00

Here's a few tips to rock the cowbell:

Tambourine Timbres

2011-12-24T10:12:00.001-06:00

Selecting the appropriate tambourine sound:

Basic Crash: The Big Three

2011-12-23T11:21:00.000-06:00

The Big Three of Crash Cymbals Technique--- Angle, Flam, & Quick:

Timpani Grips

2011-12-22T13:16:00.000-06:00

Three major grips for timpani mallets...French, German, & American:

Vibraslap

2011-12-21T10:52:00.001-06:00

Hone your vibraslap skills:

Cross Stick Rim Shot

2011-12-20T09:51:00.001-06:00

Get the right cross stick rim shot tone with these simple tips:

Mark Shelton / Percussionist

2011-12-19T10:48:00.012-06:00

Mark Shelton
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Cabasa Techniques

2011-12-17T14:22:00.001-06:00

Discover a few methods to play the cabasa:

Fingers Exercise

2011-12-16T10:10:00.001-06:00

Develop your fingers with this simple exercise:

Maracas Method # 1

2011-12-15T20:09:00.002-06:00

One technique for playing maracas:

Headed Tambourine Basics

2011-12-14T10:29:00.000-06:00

Grip, Position, and Striking Techniques on the headed tambourine:

Pillow Practice

2011-12-13T17:47:00.001-06:00

Develop strength and control for the double stroke using a pillow:

Triangle Tips

2011-12-12T09:53:00.000-06:00

Holding and general striking technique for the triangle:

Playing With One Hand For Even Tone

2011-12-10T10:30:00.000-06:00

Playing with one hand / stick can assist in producing an even, consistent tone:

Suspended Cymbal Basics

2011-12-09T10:44:00.000-06:00

Check out these simple tips for playing suspended cymbal:

Tambourine Solo

2011-12-08T10:29:00.000-06:00

Excerpt from my shake tambourine solo, "Big Tamb Jam" This short piece features several techniques including shuffle, horizontal slide, riq style, and subdivision accents.

The Crush Roll on Snare Drum

2011-12-07T21:53:00.000-06:00

Use this technique to play the short, detached roll on snare drum.

Cymbals: The Importance of the Thumb

2011-12-06T12:14:00.000-06:00

The thumb plays an important role in the grip for concert crash cymbals.

Sleigh Bells

2011-12-05T10:42:00.003-06:00

There's more than one way to play sleigh bells:

Matched Grip

2011-11-30T16:06:00.002-06:00