Strategies for better time and rhythm
There are few musical building blocks as foundational as time and rhythm. Mastery of each is critical to both giving polished-sounding...
Why are we so out-of-tune?
Good intonation is one of the pillars of musicianship for those of us who play pitched instruments. It's also an area in which many...
Let's talk Bartok (or: Making Things Sound As Easy As They Aren't)
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is performing Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra this week. (Tickets here, webcast Saturday night here.) I...
"What kind of sticks do you use?"
I'm really picky about the gear I use. I'm quite attached to the characteristics of my set of timpani, I play on either calfskin heads...
