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Nov 22
Triangle Performance Notes and Tips for Ravel’s Alborada del Gracioso
Selecting the right triangle and beater combination can make or break your performance in orchestral settings. In Ravel’s Alborada del Graci
Nov 8
The Ultimate Guide to Using the Black Swamp RecPlate: A Percussion Mount for Everything
The Black Swamp RecPlate is designed to streamline your setup and enhance your performance with simple mounting and suspension solutions.
Oct 25
Black Swamp MultiLegs: Bass Drum Legs for Modern Percussion Setups
Modern percussionists need modern tools. The MultiLegs are the simple solution for adding horizontal bass drum legs into your percussion set
Aug 29
Unlocking Effective Practice Techniques for Auxiliary Percussion
Experimenting with different materials and approaches can make your practice sessions more dynamic, fun, and, most importantly, effective.
Jun 27
Insights into Multiple Percussion Performances
GRAMMY award winner, Joseph Gramley, discusses the hurdles and considerations for performance multiple percussion pieces.
May 22
Black Swamp Wood Block Mount Tutorial with Michael Ptacin
No matter what your setup is, the Black Swamp wood block mount enhances accessibility and improves sound quality by keeping the instrument r
Apr 4
How To Restring Black Swamp Castanets
In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to restringing your older Black Swamp Percussion castanets quickly and effectively.
Mar 21
Obsession or Necessity: Cultivating an Ear for Sonic Diversity with Percussion Instruments
Norman Weinberg explores the art of selecting percussion instruments, emphasizing the importance of cultivating an ear for sound variety.
Sep 1, 2023
Which Castanets Are Right For You?
Black Swamp makes a variety of castanet options for the modern percussionist. Here's what you need to know about the right choice for you.
Aug 22, 2023
How to Play a Castanet Redoble Roll
The redoble castanet roll is an extended technique for handled castanets and is used in a variety of musical settings. Meet Your...
Jun 1, 2021
Streamline Your Setup with the Black Swamp Percussion MultiBass Drum
Designed in collaboration with Morris Palter, MultiBass drums revolutionize performance convenience without compromising on sound.
Mar 6, 2017
Ryan Lewis Video Series
In his new video series, Ryan Lewis (Ouachita Baptist University) discusses several aspects of multiple percussion, including setup &...
Dec 23, 2016
Dan Smithiger: Ionisation
Dan Smithiger, BSP Education Consultant, contributes an article about the significance of Varese's Ionisation for the modern...
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