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Glockenspiel Beginner
I've had a glockenspiel for a while and I know how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, but I don't really know where to begin to learn to genuinely play it if that makes sense? My school isn't offering percussion this year so even video recommendations would be helpful (: Thank you
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If Twinkle is your level, it sounds like you can progress a lot just by playing the thing. Then just check youtube to find more guidance.
The only percussion techniques I know of that may not be self-explanatory is playing one note repeatedly (rolls) when other instruments (like a flute) might just sustain it and playing with two clubs in each hand. But that's typically more relevant for marimba and/or vibraphone. You could see Ruth Underwood or perhaps Gazeuse! era Gong for inspiration. |
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Like make yourself a loop backing track with 3-4 chords on a guitar or something and try to jam on it. That's pretty much how I learn new instruments. |
Although the classic is Tchaikowski's Sugar Plum Fairy, it's also played as a marching band instrument, usually in descant over something more "worthy". The Little Drummer Boy carol might work well. John Williams' Hedwig's Theme is written for it, too.
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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is written for a celesta actually
As are John Williams' Harry Potter themes |
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