PERCUSSION
PERCUSSION instruments are played by either striking (with hands, sticks or mallets), shaking or scraping. Some percussion instruments are "non-pitched" and are used for rhythms (like the claves). Some percussion instruments are "pitched" and are used for melodies (like the xylophone). The Timpani is a "pitched" drum that uses a "pedal" to change pitches.
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Explore the other Families of Instruments
TUNE BUDDIES - The PERCUSSION Family
Quaver's Marvelous World of Music - The PERCUSSION Family
Class Notes - The PERCUSSION Family
How It's Made - Snare Drums
How It's Made - Hand Bells
How It's Made - Marimbas
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