Instrument Introductions

INSTRUMENT INTRODUCTIONS was created to provide an opportunity for students to become familiar with common ensemble instruments in the percussion family and the corresponding techniques for performance of those instruments. Basic techniques and performance approaches for each instrument are provided along with a four-measure etude that can be rehearsed and/or performed in small or full ensemble with any of the other instrument etudes.

Instruments included are: timpani, snare drum, bass drum, keyboard percussion, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, tambourine, triangle, wood block, temple blocks, concert toms.