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Accurate Reading On Mallet Keyboard Instruments by Al Payson 
To attain any kind of note accuracy on a mallet-keyboard instrument "eyeball" the bars. This is not a problem when the music is memorized. But it is a problem when playing from a printed part.
Balancing a Timpani Head by Al Payson
Or: How to turn an ogre into a handsome prince
Blazing a Trail by Donald DeRoche
The path that leads from drummer to percussionist and on to musician is a vital one
Dampening Drills by Jerry Tachoir
Teach students early that a vibraphone is not just a marimba with a pedal
Equipped for Success by Jim Catalano
Turning beginning drummers into total percussionists starts with the right kit
Percussion Crossroads by Al Payson
Hooray! I've completed an elementary snare drum course. So, what's next?
Percussion Pointers by George Frock
How to help your young timpanists achieve greater musical maturity
Timpani Care & Tuning
Care and Tuning of Your Timpani Drum
Care and Tuning of your Ludwig Snare
The snare drum is the most important part of your drum outfit next to the bass drum pedal
Care and Tuning of your Ludwig Timpani Drum
Learn how to get the most out of your timpani.
The Vibraphone as a Solo Instrument by Bill Molenhof
Before a student or performer can approach the vibraphone from a player's technical viewpoint, the preliminary essential of opening your mind and ears as a listener must become a concentrated effort
Clarity in Executing Lines on the Vibraphone Through the Use of Dampening by Jerry Tachoir
A vibraphone is not a marimba with a pedal!
Chords and Voicing for Jazz Vibes in 10 Steps by Jon Metzger
Today's jazz vibes player enjoys many roles
Timpani Improving Tone Quality and Musicianship by George Frock
It is very important that the timpanist be aware of the correct playing range of each drum
Timpani Techniques by Al Payson
Clean, precise, silent muffling is an absolute necessity for polished performance.
The Art of Transcribing by Steve Fidyk
Transcribing can improve your reading, dictation skills, and help stimulate creativity
Too Many Rudiments? by Cary Nasatir
While there are 40 rudiments endorsed by the Percussive Arts Society, there are nine that are mostly found in concert band and orchestra literature.
That (Discouraging?) First Snare Drum Lesson by Al Payson
Teaching Techniques for beginners
The Triangle by Cary Nasatir
Taking a look at an instrument that doesn't get the respect it deserves...the triangle
Rehearsal Techniques: Dynamics and Balance by James Neilson
Ways to clarify routine rehearsal procedures in your classroom.
Teaching Drum Set by Steve Fidyk
Drum set, if used effectively, can prove to be one of the most musical instruments in your school program.
Left Hand Development by Denny Hair
The need for left hand development comes from the unevenness of the hands when drumming.
Timpani Tuning: Developing Aural Acuity by Al Payson
There are two aspects of learning to tune timpani.
How to Choose a Good Set of Cymbals by Gene Markiewicz
This article will focus on the actual cymbals and what I recommend to choose good sounding drum set cymbals
Tapping Into Tambourine Technique by Cary Nasatir
Like many auxiliary percussion instruments, the tambourine can present some real challenges for a young player.
Beat the Boom by Cary Nasatir
Remember those pictures from ancient drum books that taught how to play the concert bass drum? Whether it was some spiffy kid in a sharkskin suit or someone's grandfather in a bow tie, they showed some techniques that by now should have gone the way of their clothing style.
