As we approach that “most wonderful time” of the year, percussionists around the globe begin dusting off their sleigh bells in preparation for playing repertoire of the holiday season and while much of the rep is modern, the fact is that the utilization of sleigh…
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! 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!…
New Products For 2020! Available soon...
Here’s a quick look at some of the new products that we’re starting to roll out in early February!
