by David Valdés
The Practice Blueprint
by Dr. Paul Buyer Have you ever been told by a director, instructor, or section leader that you “need to practice?” This vague statement can often leave students confused, deflated, and discouraged. Instead, what students really need is direction, help, and mentorship on how to practice, so…
Carmina Revealed (Part 2)
CARMINA REVEALED (part 2) Orff wrote the names of the instruments in German in the manuscript (of which I own a copy). He indicated the following: Pauken (5 kessel) Schlagwerk (5 spiele), 2 kleine Trommeln, 1 grosse Tromel,1 Schelle, 1 Triangel, 1 paar Cymbeln, 2…
Carmina Revealed (part 1)
“Carmina Burana” is a tremendously popular work featuring interesting timpani and percussion parts, which make it also a well-liked composition among percussionists. This series of articles will deal with the percussion instruments included in the orchestration, a description of them, clarifications about some obscure indications…
Protégé™ Series Triangles Now Available!
Grover Protégé Triangles offer percussionists outstanding sound quality and versatility at an accessible price point. Available in both 6” & 8” sizes, & made from premium steel, these triangles resist corrosion while preserving the natural overtone spectrum for a shimmering, dynamic tone. The 6” model…
New 2025 Catalog!
Announcing the 2025 Grover Pro Percussion Catalog: Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence! We are thrilled to announce the release of the 2025 Grover Pro Percussion Catalog, marking a major milestone in our journey—our 45th anniversary! Since 1980, Grover Pro Percussion has been at the forefront…
“Histoire du Soldat” – Stravinsky’s original setup
David Valdés delves deep into Igor Stravinsky’s “Histoire du Soldat,” underscoring its importance in the percussion repertoire. Valdés details his access to the original sketches which illuminate Stravinsky’s intended drum setup and compositional process. In advance of his PASIC 2024 presentation, he shares new insights in…
PAS Hall of Fame Interview
Neil Grover, the Founder of Grover Pro Percussion, is being inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in November 2024. His significant contributions to the percussion field as a musician, educator, and innovator are highlighted in this new interview with the Percussive Arts…
In The Beginning…
Protégé™ Series Tambourines Now Available!
Our new Grover Protégé model tambourines have been meticulously crafted to deliver unparalleled sound quality and exceptional value for budget-minded students and music educators. These tambourines seamlessly incorporate professional features, setting a new standard in the world of student-level concert tambourines. Key Features: Percussionists have the option to select from two professional-grade jingle…
In Search of the Missing (Timpani) Fundamental
The acoustics of timpani, including the art of tuning and clearing timpani heads have long fascinated timpanists. Pro timpanist and percussion scholar Richard K. Jones delves into this intriguing subject in his comprehensive and eye opening webbook, “The Well-Tempered Timpani”. Devoted to understanding the physics of timpani and the…
Two New Tambourines Introduced!
Grover Pro Percussion, a trailblazer in the world of percussion instruments, is proud to introduce two new additions to its esteemed lineup – the Model T2/BC-H Headless Tambourine and the Model T2-PhBr-X Tambourine. These cutting-edge tambourines showcase Grover Pro’s commitment to precision craftsmanship and innovative…
Tchaikovsky’s “Arabic Dance” – Articulate or Roll?
by David Valdés “The Nutcracker” is a work that, despite being part of the repertoire and being performed/played very often (specially during Christmas), it is played with some mistakes due to a wrong interpretation of the instructions given by Tchaikovsky and the writing that he…
From the back of the band room…
In this video interview our founder, Neil Grover, discusses his mentors, musical influences, the spiritual nature of music and starting a percussion manufacturing business. This is the first of the two part episode.
Our founder is the featured artist this month!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE INTERVIEW WITH NEIL GROVER
Polyrhythm vs Polymeter…what’s the difference?
Our good friend and endorser, Casey Cangelosi (James Madison University), brings clarity to the difference between polyrhythms and polymeters. CLICK IMAGE TO WATCH VIDEO
Percussion Summer School Starts Now!
Our July summer newsletter contains over 20 great educational videos and downloads covering tambourine, triangle, castanets and snare drum. Whether you’re starting out, or a seasoned pro, there’s plenty of innovative information that will help you sound your best! CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR JULY…
The Advantage of Staggered Jingle Slots
Some manufacturers claim that “stacked” jingle slots allow for better response at very soft levels. We do NOT find this to be true and really do not hear any lack of clarity at soft levels with our staggered slot arrangement. In fact, THERE IS an…
NEW! Educational Essentials Guide
For some, selecting the right gear can be a daunting task! But don’t worry, we have developed a tool to help make selecting the perfect product both quick and easy… CLICK HERE to access our new “Educational Essentials” guide where you’ll be able to view…
Percussion Accessory Clinic w/Neil Grover
Watch Neil Grover’s 2023 PASIC presentation, “Percussion Accessories – Not as easy as you may think!”. Neil Grover’s PASIC 2023 Masterclass “Video used with permission. The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is the world’s largest percussion organization, with over 5,000 members in over 80 Chapters across…
LIEUTENANT KIJÉ AND A PECULIAR TAMBOURINE TECHNIQUE
We all know Prokofiev´s “Lieutenant Kijé” and its overly famous snare drum part, but the tambourine one in the fourth number, “Troika”, tends to go unnoticed. Prokofiev wrote a circle above the first quarter-note of each bar: This is the same notation that Glazunov had…
NEW-Rosewood Castanet Machine!
PASIC ’22 – OUR BEST EVER!
This year, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention was one of the best shows we’ve experienced – ever! The exhibit halls were bustling with activity, the mood was upbeat, and thousands of like-minded percussionists spent 3 days immersed in what we are all passionate about…
New Rosewood Castanet Machine
Here’s a sneak peek of our newest product, the “Dual-Action” Rosewood Castanet Machine.
NEW! Sleigh Bell Cradle
This unique sleigh bell cradle makes it easy for anyone to pick up and put down the bells without making ANY extraneous sound. The cradle securely holds the bells while at the same time, it is flexible enough to allow for single-handed sleigh bell playing!…
Neil Grover To Present @ PASIC’22!
We’re thrilled to share that our founder, Neil Grover, has been invited to present a Symphonic Lab at PASIC ’22! His session, “Percussion Accessories: Not as easy as you think!” will be held on Friday, November 12, 2022 in room 205. Students in need of…
NEW ROSEWOOD CASTANETS!
Frustrated by having to choose between castanets that sound good but have no adjustment, and others which have adjustable tension but lack clarity and richness of sound? ¡Olé! Then our GWC-2R castanets are for you! Once you try them you’ll fall in love with the…
New ! Temple Block Set
Our Temple Block set includes our 5-Piece Baltic birch “Open Tone” temple blocks w/ mounting clamp, our adjustable-height, double-braced stand with sound-isolating rubber feet, and a pair of our professional 1″ rattan-handle (M-14) woodblock mallets. Everything is packaged in a sturdy Cordura carrying case which…
New! Professional Timpani Cases
Developed over a two year period, our new timpani cases are both innovative and designed with ease of use in mind. Features include: Two-Step internal foam padding Fold down loading ramp Unique rear trap door to lock timp wheels Spare head storage cubby Available in…
Prince Igor’s Tambourine Mystery (part 2)
by David Valdés In the previous article we got to know the tambourine part of the “Polovtsian Dances” was written by Glazunov and not by Borodin. We now can pull the thread to try to figure out the meaning of that notation and the technique…
Kudos to Dr. John Baldwin!
We want to personally congratulate and thank Dr. John Baldwin for his 50 years of service to Boise State University, the Boise Philharmonic and to the percussion world itself! John has been a tireless advocate of the percussive arts. As a musician, educator and scholar…
Happy 90th Ian Turnbull!
Today we tip our hat to a very dear friend of the percussion world, Ian Turnbull, who turns 90 today! Winner of the first PAS Outstanding Chapter President’s award in 1991 for his leadership in Ontario, Canada, Ian was born in Worcester, England to parents…
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PASIC ’19 – A Smashing Success!
We’ve just returned from our greatest and largest PASIC exhibit ever! Along with our sister brand, TOCA, our booth was consistently filled with excited percussionists, eager to see and play some of the world’s finest percussion products! If you’ve never experience thousands of passionate percussionists…
WE’RE HEADING TO INDY FOR PASIC ’19
This will be our largest PASIC display ever! Along with our sister brands TOCA and Boomwackers, we’ll be displaying the full line of Grover Pro products, including our new Percussion Tour Box and Percussion Workstation! We’ll be in the main hall Booth #1021. Come…
Finding the “Sweet Spot”
Professional percussionists often mark the “sweet spot” on instruments. This “targeting” helps percussionists to consistently sound their best. I have always placed light pencil marks on accessories such as cymbals, woodblocks and even triangles! Click the image to watch a short video demonstration…
Casey Cangelosi Does It Again!
New PASIC Exhibit Turns Heads!
We just returned from PASIC 16 in Indianapolis where we unveiled our new GROVER “Wall of Sounds”. The WoS features many of our world famous percussion accessories including triangles & tambourines. Thousands in attendance had a chance to not only see, but play our world-class…
PASIC ’14 – A Smash!
Chalk up another great PASIC success for us! During the three days in Indy many percussive celebrities came to see us; Alan Abel, John Beck, Bob Becker, Rob Knopper, Arnie Lang, Mike Rosen, Gordon Stout, Casey Cangelosi and Bill Moersch, all stopped by the booth.…
Catch Us At PASIC In Indy
Please join us for our 33nd exhibit at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis! We’ll be at the Indy Convention Center from Nov. 19 – Nov. 21 in Booths #336 AND #944-946. Yep, we’re splitting up and showing all our mallets, including the…
PASIC ’13 – Great Success!
We just returned from our 32nd consecutive Percussive Arts Society International Convention, and we couldn’t be happier. Throughout the three-day event our booth was mobbed…MOBBED! All of our newest products were received with great excitement and enthusiasm. Both the new brass tubular triangle beaters, and…
VISIT US AT PASIC!
Please join us for our 32nd exhibit at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis. We’ll be at the Indy convention center from Nov. 14 – Nov. 17 in Booths #1046/48. You’ll have a chance for “hands on” sessions with all of our products…
SEE US AT PASIC 2012 IN AUSTIN!
Hurricane Sandy not withstanding, we will be exhibiting for the 30th consecutive year at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Austin Nov. 1st-3rd. Come visit us in booths 335 – 337, where we will have a huge display of our new custom snare drums,…
Catch These Grover Pro Artists @ PASIC
Everyone knows that Grover Pro Percussion manufactures products that are used by many of the world’s top orchestral professionals, but, our products are also favored among top performing percussion ensembles too (see below)! Be sure to hear these fine performers at PASIC: John Tafoya –…
