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Percussion Tech
Percussion Tech
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Music
Undergraduate 4
02/09/2009

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Term
Classification of Percussion
Definition
if its struck, plucked hammered, shaken, scraped
Term
Pitched 
Definition
provides a harmonic series
Term
Indefinite -
Definition
does not provide a harmonic series
Term
Membranophones
Definition
 Any percussion instrument thats produced with a vibrating head
Term
Idiophones
Definition
Has the quality of holding vibration (wood block, cymbals)
Term
Six Functions of Percussion
Definition
 Provide rhythm (demonstrate how time is kept)
    Variation of color (timbre)
    Dynamic reinforcement (can play soft and loud with good tone)
    Thematic development (can carry melody)
    Unique articulation (different mediums cause different sounds)
    Special effects (claps, snaps...)
Term
Selecting the proper striking implement:
Definition
Examine the grain / Check the finish / Roll the stick on a flat surface / Pitch-Match the sticks
Term
Manufacturers: 
Definition
 Hinger, Cooperman, Vic firth, Innovative-Vader, Pro-Mark, Gretsch, Yamaha, Ludwig
Term
Labels and numbers:
Definition
Increases w/ letters: A(Orchestra)-B(and)-S(treet) // Decreases w/ numbers (large-small): 2-3-7
Term
Snare Drum Nomenclature
Definition
batterhead (top) / resonant head (bottom) / shell / counterhoop (rim) / flesh hoop (inner attachment) / tension rods / tension casing (mounts) / air vent / snare butt (fixed end) / throw-off mechanism (lever) / snare bed (where the snares pass) / internal tone control (pad inside)
Term
Snare Stick nomenclature
Definition
Butt, shaft, taper, tip
Term
Matched Grip 
Definition
uses 13 muscles, 3 primary and 10 secondary // universal drumming // uniform motion // natural intuition
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Traditional Grip
Definition
 uses 3 muscles, all primary // rudimental snare drumming & sometimes snare // contrary motion // counter-intuitive
Term
Parts of each
Definition
 RH & LH fulcrum, finger position, stroke height, stick placement
Term
Three motion sources:
Definition
Arm, Wrist, Finger
Term
Three basic beats:
Definition
Tap, Bounce, Flam
Term
Types of Strokes (will have to diagram)
Definition
 Full, Checked, Up, Dead
Term
Orchestral/Classic 
Definition
hash = convert to eighth notes // rolls marked with diddle line
Term
Modern 
Definition
hash = half the value of the note // rolls marked with diddle line
Term
Rudiments
Definition
NARD established 13 essential rudiments, then added 13 more later to make 26 // 40 rudiments total now
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