TC 1-19.30 Percussion Techniques JULY 2018 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited. Headquarters, Department of the Army This publication is available at the Army Publishing Directorate site (https://armypubs.army.mil), and the Central Army Registry site (https://atiam.train.army.mil/catalog/dashboard) *TC 1-19.30 (TC 12-43) Training Circular Headquarters No. 1-19.30 Department of the Army Washington, DC, 25 July 2018 Percussion Techniques Contents Page PREFACE................................................................................................................... vii INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... xi Chapter 1 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PERCUSSION PLAYING ................................................. 1-1 History ........................................................................................................................ 1-1 Definitions .................................................................................................................. 1-1 Total Percussionist .................................................................................................... 1-1 General Rules for Percussion Performance .............................................................. 1-2 Chapter 2 SNARE DRUM .......................................................................................................... 2-1 Snare Drum: Physical Composition and Construction .............................................. 2-1 Snare Drum: Acoustical Characteristics .................................................................... 2-2 Snare Drum: Striking Implements ............................................................................. 2-2 Snare Drum: Grip ...................................................................................................... 2-3 Snare Drum: Sticking Systems .................................................................................. 2-3 Snare Drum: Stroke Technique ................................................................................. 2-4 Chapter 3 DRUM SET ................................................................................................................ 3-1 Drum Set: Physical Composition and Construction .................................................. 3-1 Drum Set: Function and Technique ........................................................................... 3-1 Drum Set: Component Parts ..................................................................................... 3-4 Drum Set: Performance ............................................................................................. 3-7 Chapter 4 KEYBOARD PERCUSSION ..................................................................................... 4-1 Keyboard Percussion: Physical Composition and Construction ............................... 4-1 Keyboard Percussion: Bar Stroke Basics .................................................................. 4-1 Keyboard Percussion: Rolls ...................................................................................... 4-3 Keyboard Percussion: Sticking and Grip ................................................................... 4-3 Keyboard Percussion: Instrument Characteristics .................................................... 4-5 Chapter 5 BASS DRUM ............................................................................................................. 5-1 Bass Drum: Physical Composition and Construction ................................................ 5-1 Bass Drum: Acoustical Characteristics ..................................................................... 5-1 Bass Drum: Notation ................................................................................................. 5-1 Bass Drum: Striking Area .......................................................................................... 5-2 Bass Drum: Striking Implements ............................................................................... 5-3 Bass Drum: Grip and Stroke Technique .................................................................... 5-3 Bass Drum: Muffling .................................................................................................. 5-4 Bass Drum: Notes on Marching Band Performance ................................................. 5-5 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited *This publication supersedes TC 12-43 dated 25 October 2001. 25 July 2018 TC 1-19.30 i Contents Bass Drum: Notes on Concert Band Performance ................................................... 5-6 Chapter 6 CYMBALS ................................................................................................................ 6-1 Hand Cymbals ........................................................................................................... 6-1 Suspended Cymbals ................................................................................................. 6-3 Cymbals: Function and Selection ............................................................................. 6-5 Chapter 7 TIMPANI ................................................................................................................... 7-1 Timpani: Materials and Function ............................................................................... 7-1 Timpani: Setup .......................................................................................................... 7-2 Timpani: Playing Areas ............................................................................................. 7-2 Timpani: Stroke Technique ....................................................................................... 7-3 Timpani: Striking Implements .................................................................................... 7-4 Timpani: Muffling ....................................................................................................... 7-5 Timpani: Tuning ........................................................................................................ 7-5 Chapter 8 TRIANGLE ................................................................................................................ 8-1 Triangle: Physical Composition and Construction .................................................... 8-1 Triangle: Striking Implements ................................................................................... 8-2 Triangle: Playing Area ............................................................................................... 8-2 Triangle: Grip ............................................................................................................ 8-2 Triangle: Stroke Technique ....................................................................................... 8-3 Triangle: Rolls ........................................................................................................... 8-3 Triangle: Muffling ....................................................................................................... 8-4 Triangle: Special Effects ........................................................................................... 8-4 Chapter 9 TAMBOURINE .......................................................................................................... 9-1 Tambourine: Physical Composition and Construction .............................................. 9-1 Tambourine: Striking Implements ............................................................................. 9-1 Tambourine: Playing Area ........................................................................................ 9-2 Tambourine: Grip ...................................................................................................... 9-2 Tambourine: Stroke Technique ................................................................................. 9-3 Tambourine: Rolls ..................................................................................................... 9-4 Tambourine: Muffling ................................................................................................ 9-4 Tambourine: Special Effects ..................................................................................... 9-4 Chapter 10 LATIN PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS.................................................................. 10-1 Latin Percussion: Overview .................................................................................... 10-1 Latin Percussion Section Makeup ........................................................................... 10-1 Latin Percussion: Congas ....................................................................................... 10-1 Latin Percussion: Bongos ....................................................................................... 10-7 Latin Percussion: Timbales ..................................................................................... 10-9 Latin Percussion Accessories ............................................................................... 10-11 Latin Style Sample Scores with Drum Set Part Included ...................................... 10-20 Chapter 11 PERCUSSION ACCESSORIES ............................................................................. 11-1 Percussion Accessories: Gong/Tam-Tam .............................................................. 11-1 Percussion Accessories: Woodblock .....................................................................