Sunday, April 20, 2014

Basic Shapes

Pop Quiz!

What is the smallest number of sides you can use to make a polygon?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. 3

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That really took you too long...
It is (d.)

Which brings me to...

TRIANGLES!

History
-Originally an Arabic War Instrument
-Completely closed shape originally

MODERN TRIANGLES (Think Andy Warhol)
-Always have an open end
-Play with the hand of the opposite side of the open end
-Playing spot is on the bottom corner (closed end)
-Play on the inside
-Play at a 45 degree angle 
-Focus on hitting the same spot because there are a variety of sounds

Rolls (It's what's for breakfast)
-Between 2 sides of the closed corner (top or side--whatever is more comfortable)
-Crescendo (start in the corner and move toward the center)

Make

  • Steel (More overtones - more versatile)
  • Brass (Darker - more complex sound)
Companies
  • Black Swamp
  • Grover
Standard Size
  • 6" or 8"
Get Beaters from the Hardware Store


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