Sleigh Bells

It's December!!!

Do not leave home without the sleigh bells.   You never know when someone will want you to toss in some sleigh bells action.  Be ready with this short tutorial.

Handpan Promo

Check out my Handpan video!  Both Halo & Hang are featured.





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Shekere

A couple of methods of playing the shekere:

Sleigh Bells

Check out a couple of methods to play sleigh bells.

 

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Shaker Grip

A few tips on gripping the shaker

Shaker Types

Shaker Solo

Here's a short improv that demonstrates a few tones and techniques on the shaker.

 

 

 

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Traditional Grip (Thompson Version)

The Traditional Grip (Left Hand / Bobby Thompson version)

This method is named for the famous drumline instructor.

 

 

The video shows a mirror image.   This will allow you to check your left hand with the image as though you are looking in a mirror.

Shake Tambourine Overview

Shake Tambourine Overview

Halo Demo

Check out excerpts from my composition for Halo,

"Sequoia Afternoon."

Cowbell & Tambourine Unison Technique

Play cowbell and tambourine together:

Launch Pad

Solve some logistical challenges with this simple solution:

Rhythm Triangle

Rhythm Triangle Techniques:

 

Priming The Cymbals

Get the metal moving for a better crash:

Tamburine Thumb Roll & Releases

A bit of spit and you're on the way to a tambourine thumb roll: 

Marking The Sweet Spot For Cross Stick Rim Shot

Mark the sweet spot to hit the cross stick rim shot ----

FIRST TIME / EVERY TIME:

Flam Positioning

Achieve better flam tone and technique with correct stick positioning:

Mark Shelton performs on Marimba, Snare Drum, Hang, Dulcimer, & more

Mark Shelton performs on Marimba, Snare Drum, Hang, Dulcimer, Udu, Bodhran, & more:

Maracas Method # 2

One technique for playing maracas:

Triangle Roll

Develop a better triangle roll with these simple tips:

Snare Throw-Off Position

The position of the snare throw-off is important for convenience and tone quality:

Rock The Cowbell

Here's a few tips to rock the cowbell:

Tambourine Timbres

Selecting the appropriate tambourine sound:

Basic Crash: The Big Three

The Big Three of Crash Cymbals Technique--- Angle, Flam, & Quick:

Timpani Grips

Three major grips for timpani mallets...French, German, & American: