Percussionists ROCK
Welcome to the world of the percussionist..
No other instrumental family offers so much diversity, so much noise, and so much fun.
Wander through the virtual percussion room, here you can make as much noise as you want..
Marimba
To make this instrument sing is magical. Truly my favourite of the percussion family, this instrument rocks. If you can find a marimba with a low note that growls, then you have made it...
Vibraphone
The coolest swingin' instrument. The Vibes sound best played with an attitude, in a smoky jazz lounge, or with a mystical expression on your face, for crazy atmosphere music. Just dont electrocute yourself.
Timpani
To make you feel like a real percussionist, hit them real loud, but dont break the skins. Timps always beef up the music, and if you're tuning is wrong, blame the drums.
Snare Drum
My nemesis, the snare drum is out to get me with it's triple parradiddles and crazy rudiments. Snare drums can sound nice provided you don't let them see your fear. If it's all too much, play with your fingers.
Tambourine
If you want to be a real hardcore tambourine player, you can get a tamb with ribbons on it and do fancy things in the air. Or you could just impress people with your very stylish thumb rolls.
Triangle
ALWAYS repect a triangle player, because you never know when she might throw a bass drum mallet in your tuba. The triangle rocks, and can get a real funky groove going.
Bass Drum
Contrary to popular belief, you cannot hide in a bass drum. Bass drums make great substitue cannons in the 1812 Overture, and must be played with a mean look on your face.
Cymbals
Play them loud, and with gusto, just like my little friend tommy below. Whenever you play cymbals, make sure your music is pegged to your stand so it doesn't blow away in the excitement of it all
