Performance Note Accessory percussion instruments can be used to enhance the sound texture and feel of contemporary music in played individually to add intensity or in combination with one another ID: 189681
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PlayerÕs GuidePercussion Performance TechniquesTrack 1: Tambourine ment. Variations of this classic frame drum with jingles can be foundthe U.S. Today, tambourines continue to be used in religious and clas-By developing the original, crescent-shaped Rhythm Tech Tambourine25 years ago, Rhythm Tech modernized the tambourineÑ adding ansignificantly improve the instrumentÕs sound and performance in stu-The ÒBack-And-ForthÓ Techniqueforth from right (A) to left (B). The left hand is used to accent the maintowards the left (C). To accent the off beats, cup the fingers of the leftyour chest on one or more of the main beats. This will allow you toposition your left hand to accent the off beats with much less wristThe ÒDoor KnobÓ Techniquenique, although in a quite different way. The ÒDoor KnobÓ playing stylethough you are turning a door knob down (E) and up (F). The mainbeats occur at the top of the tambourine (G) and the off beats areplayed on the bottom edge of the frame (H). Alternate, Classical and World Percussion Techniquespatterns. The tambourine can also be held under-hand horizontallyagainst each other (L) for increased volume and power.Tambourine Exercises For Live and StudiPractice these exercises using the recommended techniques at various tempos.Experiment with half-time, regular-time and double-time feels. Performance Note: Accessory percussion instruments can be used to enhance the sound, texture and feel of contemporary music in played individually to add intensity or in combination with one another to produce a multi-layered effect. They can be used sparsely to create a rhythmic hook,in specific sections to help establish the form of a song or in a consistent, repeated pattern throughout an entire track. The will be used and when lies in experimenting, keeping an open mind and using your ears to discover whats right for the music youre playing. Among profes-sional percussionists the standard rule of thumb is When in doubt, leave it out.For additional content and further information, go online at: www.rhythmtech.com