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Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #7

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:46:09 GMT

Sorry for being away for almost two weeks! Today we make an announcement and continue to explore sound/tone development through basic exercises you can download on the home page of thomasburritt.com This week Ive been working on producing VIDEO performance guides for each of the 4 Texas All-State Music Etudes/Solos. These will be available next week through thomasburritt.com. Check out a free preview at the end of the show!Please answer the question of the episode... I want to hear from you.

By tburritt

Tags : all-state, burritt, malletech, marimba, music, percussion, texas, thomas

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #5

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:26:01 GMT

In this episode we dig deeper into sound production. What can we learn from Basketball and Baseball players? And.... most importantly, what does the marimba have to say about your sound? Do you please your marimba? What is weight transfer? Download the free exercises at www.thomasburritt.com and develop your sound to a whole new level! Also, please leave a comment after the show!

By tburritt

Tags : arts, burritt, malletech, marimba, music, new, percussion, percussive, society, thomas

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #4

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:59:04 GMT

Today we start a series of episodes exploring the importance of tone/sound production on the marimba. Do you want to sound better? Download the PDF and follow along..... (at thomasburritt.com) and enjoy another video clip from the Victoria Bach Festival concert! Leave a comment after the show..... I want to hear from you!

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Tags : 4, arts, burritt, free, mallets, marimab, percussive, society, thomas

Percussion Axiom TV

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:52:00 GMT

The marimba is coming of age right now, and you cant throw a dead cat without hitting a marimba concert. .... Stephen Mackey, composer of See Ya Thursday for solo marimba. When was the last time you saw the marimba being featured in the Arts section of the New York Times?

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Tags : Marimba, Nancy, New, Times, York, Zeltsman, percussion

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #2

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:14:04 GMT

Todays Axiom: Do you do what you love? If you do, you are the envy of many! Dont take it for granted.....

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Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #1

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:55:03 GMT

A show discussing Contemporary Percussion Performance and Pedagogy. Topics include: New Music for Percussion, Marimba and Percussion Performance issues, Pedagogical musings, and overall off-the-cuff commentary on relative daily issues in the field of percussion. Listeners are encouraged to leave comments in the forum and answer poll questions on related episode issues.

By tburritt

Tags : Marimba, Percussion, drums