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Percussion Extended Techniques

Posted by Matthew Pelandini on August 2, 2011 at 4:34am in Techniques in Orchestration

If anyone out there wants to know more about writing extended techniques for percussion, I have been playing contemporary music on percussion for a long time, and have written many pieces for this troublesome group of instruments. I thought I would throw the offer out there if anyone might need some advice!

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Greg Brus August 2, 2011 at 7:08pm

He's wearing a tie. Dead giveaway, I'm afraid ;/
Alexander Sadovski August 3, 2011 at 4:40am

Photo is of Dmitry Shostakovich.
Matthew Pelandini August 3, 2011 at 7:26pm

I changed the picture, so there would be no confusion!
TJ Howard January 23, 2012 at 3:31pm

I am doing a report on extended percussion techniques. Any examples would be great!
Ann Rodela January 23, 2012 at 7:13pm

I think percussion is fascinating. I would like to know more. :)
Matthew Pelandini January 30, 2012 at 12:49am

I have a ton of experience composing as well as performing contemporary music on percussion instruments. Do you have specific questions?
Kala Pierson March 16, 2012 at 9:39pm

Thanks for the offer. Do you have any thoughts on bowing, especially any unexpected instruments (beyond the usual vibr/glock/cymbals) you've found bowing most effective or interesting for?