Difference between revisions of "Xolo"

From TEK Percussion Database
Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
(2 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 22: Line 22:
  
 
==Performance Notes==
 
==Performance Notes==
Percussion 1: The [[floor tom]] should be on the left of the [[snare drum]], raised on a stand or riser if needed to make the drums even in height.  The [[hi-hat]] should be on the right and behind the [[snare drum]]. These can be reversed for left-handed players. The [[hi-hat]]  clutch can be locked in a closed position.   
+
Percussion 1: The [[floor tom]] should be on the left of the [[snare drum]], raised on a stand or riser if needed to make the drums even in height.  The [[hi-hat]] should be on the right and behind the [[snare drum]]. These can be reversed for left-handed players. The [[hi-hat]]  clutch can be locked in a closed position.  <br/>
Percussion 2: The concert [[tom-toms]]s can be set up low to high from left to right for right-handed players.
+
Percussion 2: The concert [[tom-toms]]s can be set up low to high from left to right for right-handed players. <br/>
Percussion 3: The [[congas]] and [[bongos]] both should be set up with the low drum on the left for right-handed players.  The [[bongos]] should be set up above the [[congas]] with a tilt toward the player.  Beads of the drumsticks can be wrapped with rubber bands (or some companies make sticks that have tips covered with a piece or rubber) to avoid damaging the drumheads.
+
Percussion 3: The [[congas]] and [[bongos]] both should be set up with the low drum on the left for right-handed players.  The [[bongos]] should be set up above the [[congas]] with a tilt toward the player.  Beads of the drumsticks can be wrapped with rubber bands (or some companies make sticks that have tips covered with a piece or rubber) to avoid damaging the drum heads. <br/>
Percussion 4: Both [[bass drum]]s should be played with two beaters.  For the concert [[bass drum]], the beaters should be large enough to produce a low fundamental tone but still be able to clearly articulate rhythms.  The marching bass drum can be played with smaller marching bass drum beaters.  
+
Percussion 4: Both [[bass drum]]s should be played with two beaters.  For the concert [[bass drum]], the beaters should be large enough to produce a low fundamental tone but still be able to clearly articulate rhythms.  The marching bass drum can be played with smaller marching bass drum beaters.   <br/>
Percussion 5: The [[cowbell]] and [[woodblock]] should be mounted.  The wood block should be played with rubber mallets
+
Percussion 5: The [[cowbell]] and [[woodblock]] should be mounted.  The wood block should be played with rubber mallets <br/>
  
 
==Recent Performance==
 
==Recent Performance==
[https://youtu.be/lAWvsexnQYk Walton-Verona Percussion Ensemble]
+
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/lAWvsexnQYk</embedvideo>
  
 
==Books for Percussion by this Composer==
 
==Books for Percussion by this Composer==
Line 40: Line 40:
  
 
[[Category: Percussion Ensemble Works]]
 
[[Category: Percussion Ensemble Works]]
[[Category: Percussion 12+ Works]]
+
[[Category: Percussion 13 Works]]

Latest revision as of 21:48, 30 December 2021

John R. Hearnes

General Info

Publisher: Row-Loff Productions
Level: Advanced
Duration: 00:03:52
Cost: $45.00

Instrumentation

Tuned Percussion

Player 1: Glockenspiel & Chimes
Player 2: Xylophone
Player 3: Vibraphone
Player 4: Marimba
Player 5: Marimba
Player 6: Timpani

Percussion

Player 1: Snare Drum & Hi-Hat & Floor Tom
Player 2: 4 Concert Tom-Toms
Player 3: Bongos & Congas
Player 4: Concert Bass Drum & Marching Bass Drum
Player 5: Suspended Cymbal & Cowbell & Woodblock
Player 6-7: Shaker & Wind Chimes & Claves & China Cymbal

Performance Notes

Percussion 1: The floor tom should be on the left of the snare drum, raised on a stand or riser if needed to make the drums even in height. The hi-hat should be on the right and behind the snare drum. These can be reversed for left-handed players. The hi-hat clutch can be locked in a closed position.
Percussion 2: The concert tom-tomss can be set up low to high from left to right for right-handed players.
Percussion 3: The congas and bongos both should be set up with the low drum on the left for right-handed players. The bongos should be set up above the congas with a tilt toward the player. Beads of the drumsticks can be wrapped with rubber bands (or some companies make sticks that have tips covered with a piece or rubber) to avoid damaging the drum heads.
Percussion 4: Both bass drums should be played with two beaters. For the concert bass drum, the beaters should be large enough to produce a low fundamental tone but still be able to clearly articulate rhythms. The marching bass drum can be played with smaller marching bass drum beaters.
Percussion 5: The cowbell and woodblock should be mounted. The wood block should be played with rubber mallets

Recent Performance

Books for Percussion by this Composer

Toolbox Series

The Mallet Player's Toolbox
The Snare Drummer's Toolbox

Rhythmology Series

Rhythmology for Snare Drum
Rhythmology II for Keyboards and Timpani

Works for Percussion by this Composer

Percussion Ensemble Music

1st & 10
Clap Trap
Cobra
Down Under
Drums. Loud. Good.
Drums. Louder. Gooder.
Xolo

Percussion Ensemble Music Collection

Beatz
Four For Five
Triple Decker
Rockin' Your Socks
Quadruple Decker

Reference