We all know that YouTube has become the default resource for percussionists and educators who wish to view performances of 4 mallet marimba literature. Unfortunately, within this vast landscape, mostly created by the “selfie generation”, there’s a LOT of not-so-great videos that you’ll need to sift through in order to find a performance with note …
Exercise and Music Excerpt Breakdowns from Vic Firth Marching Percussion Ensembles Since we began featuring “In-the-Lot” videos of Vic Firth DCI, WGI and College drumlines back in 2001, the level of technical skills and performance have steadily improved. Simply watching amazing ensembles at their peak not only helps viewers to raise their own expectations about …
Four Mallet Marimba Lesson Serieswith Julia Gaines “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start.” – Sound of Music Unfortunately, many of today’s beginning marimbists do not start here. This series will organize a huge amount of information about marimba pedagogy into a structured learning sequence. Dr. Gaines has spent four …
Performance Breakdowns with Vic Firth Artists Let’s face it: there are some artists who perform at a level that’s practically incomprehensible to mere drumming mortals! While you can certainly appreciate the pocket, the nuances or even the complexity of what’s being played – while it’s being performed – usually it’s on such a completely different …
Looking to keep up with what’s happening in today’s rudimental vocabulary? Want to continue to keep your chops fresh by learning some fresh new solo licks each week? In this video feature, we tap the creativity and skills of some of the world’s top rudimental drummers to bring you short solos that will challenge players …
Throughout this extensive lesson series, world renowned artist and educator Stanton Moore will take you on an exciting tour of the drum set, show you how to properly set up your drums, demonstrate how to tune your set to get a great sound and instruct you on how to grip the sticks properly and play …
In our ongoing effort to provide teachers and students with high quality educational material, Vic Firth has worked with several of the world’s top artists to obtain playalong tracks that can be used in the private teaching studio or for individual practice. No matter the style of music you’re into, or the level of player …
Every year, thousands of high school percussion students around the state of Texas audition for District, Region, Area and All State bands. Whether they attend large high schools and perform the TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) or the ATSSB (Association of Texas Small School Bands) selection of etudes, we want to give them the resources …
Every year, thousands of high school percussion students around the state of Texas audition for District, Region, Area and All State bands. Whether they attend large high schools and perform the TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) or the ATSSB (Association of Texas Small School Bands) selection of etudes, we want to give them the resources …
FEATURING STEVE HOUGHTON, STEVE ALLEE, JEREMY ALLEN – WITH SPECIAL GUEST: RUSTY BURGE This lesson series will provide a unique, inside look at the workings of a jazz trio and quartet. In each of the project’s 12 episodes, you will be treated to an inspiring performance of an original tune or standard, followed by a …
