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TC 1-19.30Percussion TechniquesJULY 2018DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited.Headquarters, Department of the Army
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*TC 1-19.30 (TC 12-43)Training CircularNo. 1-19.30HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC, 25 July 2018Percussion TechniquesContentsPagePREFACE. viiINTRODUCTION . xiChapter 1BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PERCUSSION PLAYING . 1-1History. 1-1Definitions . 1-1Total Percussionist . 1-1General Rules for Percussion Performance . 1-2Chapter 2SNARE DRUM . 2-1Snare Drum: Physical Composition and Construction . 2-1Snare Drum: Acoustical Characteristics . 2-2Snare Drum: Striking Implements . 2-2Snare Drum: Grip . 2-3Snare Drum: Sticking Systems . 2-3Snare Drum: Stroke Technique . 2-4Chapter 3DRUM SET . 3-1Drum Set: Physical Composition and Construction . 3-1Drum Set: Function and Technique . 3-1Drum Set: Component Parts . 3-4Drum Set: Performance . 3-7Chapter 4KEYBOARD PERCUSSION . 4-1Keyboard Percussion: Physical Composition and Construction . 4-1Keyboard Percussion: Bar Stroke Basics . 4-1Keyboard Percussion: Rolls . 4-3Keyboard Percussion: Sticking and Grip . 4-3Keyboard Percussion: Instrument Characteristics . 4-5Chapter 5BASS DRUM . 5-1Bass Drum: Physical Composition and Construction . 5-1Bass Drum: Acoustical Characteristics . 5-1Bass Drum: Notation . 5-1Bass Drum: Striking Area . 5-2Bass Drum: Striking Implements . 5-3Bass Drum: Grip and Stroke Technique. 5-3Bass Drum: Muffling . 5-4Bass Drum: Notes on Marching Band Performance . 5-5DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited*This publication supersedes TC 12-43 dated 25 October 2001.25 July 2018TC 1-19.30i
ContentsBass Drum: Notes on Concert Band Performance . 5-6Chapter 6CYMBALS . 6-1Hand Cymbals . 6-1Suspended Cymbals . 6-3Cymbals: Function and Selection . 6-5Chapter 7TIMPANI . 7-1Timpani: Materials and Function . 7-1Timpani: Setup . 7-2Timpani: Playing Areas . 7-2Timpani: Stroke Technique . 7-3Timpani: Striking Implements . 7-4Timpani: Muffling . 7-5Timpani: Tuning . 7-5Chapter 8TRIANGLE . 8-1Triangle: Physical Composition and Construction . 8-1Triangle: Striking Implements . 8-2Triangle: Playing Area . 8-2Triangle: Grip . 8-2Triangle: Stroke Technique . 8-3Triangle: Rolls . 8-3Triangle: Muffling. 8-4Triangle: Special Effects . 8-4Chapter 9TAMBOURINE . 9-1Tambourine: Physical Composition and Construction . 9-1Tambourine: Striking Implements . 9-1Tambourine: Playing Area . 9-2Tambourine: Grip . 9-2Tambourine: Stroke Technique . 9-3Tambourine: Rolls . 9-4Tambourine: Muffling . 9-4Tambourine: Special Effects . 9-4Chapter 10LATIN PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS. 10-1Latin Percussion: Overview . 10-1Latin Percussion Section Makeup. 10-1Latin Percussion: Congas . 10-1Latin Percussion: Bongos . 10-7Latin Percussion: Timbales . 10-9Latin Percussion Accessories . 10-11Latin Style Sample Scores with Drum Set Part Included . 10-20Chapter 11PERCUSSION ACCESSORIES . 11-1Percussion Accessories: Gong/Tam-Tam . 11-1Percussion Accessories: Woodblock . 11-2Percussion Accessories: Temple Blocks . 11-4Percussion Accessories: Castanets . 11-5Percussion Accessories: Finger Cymbals. 11-7Percussion Accessories: Sleigh Bells . 11-7Percussion Accessories: Ratchet . 11-8Percussion Accessories: Slapstick . 11-8Other Accessory Instruments . 11-9Chapter 12PRACTICE AND REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES . 12-1Practice Technique . 12-1Metronome Techniques . 12-1iiTC 1-19.3025 July 2018
ContentsRhythms. 12-1Sight-Reading . 12-2Performance Considerations . 12-2Percussion Setup . 12-3Multiple Percussion Performance. 12-4Notes on Specific Music Styles and Types . 12-4Personnel and Equipment Limitations or Constraints . 12-5Rehearsal and Concert Organization . 12-6Maintenance of Equipment . 12-6Appendix APERCUSSION AND LATIN TERMS AND DEFINITIONS . A-1Appendix BDRUM SET STYLES . B-1SOURCE NOTES . Source Notes-1GLOSSARY . Glossary-1REFERENCES . References-1INDEX . Index-1FiguresFigure 2-1. Snare Drum Playing Area . 2-2Figure 2-2. Snare Drum Grip . 2-3Figure 2-3. Snare Drum Stroke Technique . 2-4Figure 3-1. Drum Set . 3-1Figure 3-2. Bass Drum Pedal Technique . 3-5Figure 3-3. Hi-Hat Cymbals . 3-7Figure 3-4. Drum Set Manuscript Conventions . 3-7Figure 3-5. Drum Set Style Sheets. 3-8Figure 4-1. Keyboard Percussion . 4-1Figure 4-2. Keyboard Percussion Striking Points . 4-2Figure 4-3. Keyboard Percussion Striking Motion . 4-2Figure 4-4. Keyboard Percussion Traditional Grip . 4-3Figure 4-5. Ke
*TC 1-19.30 (TC 12-43) DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited *This publication supersedes TC 12-43 dated 25 October 2001.
