Carve the bamboo carefully to get the right shape and size for each part of the instrument. Use tools like knives or chisels ...

The marimba has an interesting history in which, oddly enough, Pennsylvania plays a major role. It is one of the oldest of musical instruments. There are records that the marimba existed in a much ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Listen to the varied, explosive, resonant sounds of instruments struck, shaken, pounded, scratched. In the past, we’ve chosen the five minutes or so ...

The primary role that I play with Third Coast Percussion is booking. So I represent Third Coast Percussion to potential presenters, partners at universities, performing arts centers. I work a lot with ...

Yakir Ben-Hur, National Dance Institute, creates beats with a variety of instruments. Create exciting beats and rhythms with Yakir Ben-Hur from the National Dance Institute. Learn about a variety of ...

The CU Boulder College of Music’s percussion studio is taking bold steps forward with a revamped curriculum and a renewed focus on versatility, collaboration and joy in music making. Associate ...

Gene Koshinski and Tim Broscious, faculty artists in residence at the University of Delaware’s School of Music, have been making their mark on the global stage through their acclaimed ensemble Quey ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes to creating smooth percussion sounds, ...

Scott Yoo learns about how Icelandic percussion instruments helped create and inspire “Hekla” by Jón Leifs. Scott Yoo crosses this sunlit, rainy, volcanic land of extremes to meet Icelandic composers.

After the hard work and teamwork this past school year, the Royse City High School percussion ensemble was recently announced as the top group in the Percussive Arts Society’s 2026 ...

Chennai: Indigenous-cum-traditional music and percussion instruments used by ancient Tamils and martial arts equipment, ...