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Have No Fear, Get the (Marching Band Percussion) Gear!

publication date: Sep 4, 2009
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author/source: Michael McIntosh
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What gear should I purchase for my marching percussion section?  How many heads and sticks should I order?  These questions and more are answered on our newest DVD, Dynamic Music - In the Mix with Michael McIntosh.

The Following topics are covered on the DVD, in The Mix.

Innovative Percussion Front Ensemble Mallets (Basic Required Implements)

  • Marimba Mallets (Birch or Rattan)
  • Vibe Mallets
  • Bell Mallets
  • Xylophone Mallets  

Battery Sticks and Mallets

  • Snare Sticks
  • Tenor Mallets
  • Tenor Sticks
  • Bass Drum Mallets

Cymbals Basic Zildjian Cymbal Requirements

  • 16" Medium Thin Crash
  • 18" Classic Orchestral Selection
  • 20"  Constantinople Suspended
  • 18"  Oriental China Trash
  • *George also recommends the following of your choice- 
  • 17" Fast Crash
  • General Rolling Cymbals
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Hand Cymbals
  • Special Effects Cymbals
  • Key: "A" cymbals are brighter (condensed overtones with fast decay). "K" cymbals are darker (long sustains and dark tones). The "Constantinople" is the darkest. Oriental cymbals provide exotic antique "far East" cymbal sounds.    

Drum Heads

  • Snare Drum Heads 
  • Snare Drum Bottom Heads
  • Bass Drum Heads
  • Tenor Drum Heads
  • Tympani Heads and Concert Bass Heads

Instruments

Stick Bags

Stadium Stands by Randy May

Covers and Cases  





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