Percussion

Getting the best from your percussion involves a lot more than just knowing how to tune and play it properly.  The other vital dimension is your interaction with the other musicians in the band.

The following pages will help you with all aspects of of percussion, from selecting, setting-up and tuning to repairing and restoring.  You will discover how to warm-up before the gig and warm-down after the gig to avoid those 'morning after' aches and pains.  You will also learn ways to increase your creativity as a musician and how to become sought after for your talent, ability and character.

Select the appropriate heading from the following list to access the information you require.

Equipment Set-Up & Posture:  Maximum impact; minimum effort

Tuning:  Make an impact & be heard

• Natural skin heads
• Synthetic heads
• Muffling

Warm-Up & Stamina:  The night is long ... Be prepared

• Shoulders and Shoulder Girdle
• Arms
• Wrists
• Thighs & Buttocks
• Quadriceps Muscles
• Calf Muscles
• Ankles & Feet
• Hands & Fingers
• Feet

Warm-Down Exercises After the Gig:  Avoid those 'day after' aches & pains

• Shoulders
• Arms
• Lower limbs

Working with Clicks:  Are we slaves or masters?

Playing Tips:  Make it easy on yourself

Something a Little Bit Different:  Challenge yourself to be more creative

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