Top 10 Brain-Boosting Foods
As artists, we are constantly striving to find things that will give us an edge and improve our performance. We work on a variety of practice techniques, attend workshops, and read books or articles that will give us insight into the mind of the performing musician....
Top 5 Percussion Picks from NAMM
Winter NAMM 2019 is full of new product releases, and we were at the show to gather information about the latest and greatest for 2019! We found lots of new finishes and products to give your game some flare! All these products...
Concert Bass Drum Handbook
Here is an overview of things to know about concert bass drums. Whether you are purchasing a new drum, working on an old one, or performing, these are helpful things for all percussionists to know. Depth The depth of any drum will affect the tone, projection, and...
Warning: Are You Moving Your Timpani Correctly?
"The fine folks at Yamaha have put together a great article about moving your timpani. If you have any other additional questions please feel free to contact us at 866-849-4387 or service@percussionsource.com!Damages caused to timpani can be expensive and most are...
What Size Timpani Heads Do I Need?
Timpani heads are not like normal snare drum or tom heads. Timpani head sizes are specific to the drums make and model. Most timpani use extended collar heads. This means the head is actually larger than the bowl size. So, how do you find out what heads you need?...
Korogi EKO32 Desktop Xylophone
The Korogi EKO32 2.6 Desktop Xylophone is extremely popular for beginning percussionists and professionals. Because of the high grade of padouk and tuning processes make this instrument stand out from its competitors. This instrument will work great on a desk or...
Are Sticks and Mallets Sold Individually or in Pairs?
The majority of sticks and mallets are sold in pairs. A quantity of 1 = 2 mallets. There are some mallets such as bass drum, gong, and marimba mallets that are sold individually or in sets of 4. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at...
Where Does Our Used and Demo Gear Come From?
Are you someone that loves a good deal? If so, Percussion Source has you covered with our used and demo gear! Percussion Source has a long history of supporting conferences, trade shows, and other performing opportunities with new percussion gear to use. We...
Differences Between Natural and Synthetic Mallet Bars
Marimba and xylophone bars are constructed from a variety of natural and synthetic materials. Learn about the features and benefits of the sonic qualities of natural materials that include Rosewood and Padouk. Synthetic mallet bars made from materials like Acoustalon...
Band And Orchestra Cymbals
Orchestra and Concert Band Hand Cymbals have matched pairs that have a lower profile and are lighter in weight to offer an immediate response at a range of dynamics and a full range of overtones.Hand Cymbals Hand Cymbals play an essential part in band and orchestra...