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Sticks
Hello perc dudes..
I'm here to tell y'all about the different sticks..
Well there are mainly 2 types that there are. The concert snare and then there's the drumset sticks. Nylon tips are mainly used for drumset cuz u get a nice "ting ting" sound on the ride cymbals. So we generally say that nylon tips are used for "cymbal work". The other reason for choosing nylon tips is that it's sturdy and can last long, unlike the wooden tips which will eventually wear down and splinter and chip away. (that's what happened to yours Joy)
Usually for heavy metal music or a marching band, it's encouraged to get thicker sticks the size of 5B to withstand the impact. But you juniors do realise that your seniors mostly use drumset sticks. Drumset sticks are either a 7A(thinnest) that's my TAMA size!! or 5A(standard) which is my Vater size. So if you want to try it out, can ask me.. I also have a 5B sticks, TAMA nylon tips. It's commonly said that if you play many different styles of music, you should get 5B. The size of the drumstick also affect the sound they produce. not just quality-wise, but also the volume. Thicker sticks (much like Valentia's general orchestra sticks) will give you a louder sound while thinner sticks give u a softer sound.
There are also different types of wood used to make your sticks. The main ones are, maple, hickory and oak.. Honestly, I've never seen maple before. But it's lighter than hickory and oak which means that they're more vulernable to snapping. And those of you who've seen my old tamas know that hickory snaps as well, which means that maple sticks probably snap faster. Oak is heavier and sturdier, you know for violent people. But on the whole, both hickory and oak are accepted as sturdy material and able to hold up rigourous drumming. My tama sticks took about 1 year plus before they snapped.
MOST importantly, the drumsticks must feel good.. As in, you must like how it feels in your hand.. you don't just buy it cuz it's beautiful looking. x) and before you buy you're sticks, remember to test them out on a flat surface, usually a test pad. Just roll and make sure they don't wobble. If they wobble, means that the stick is warped. So don't buy that pair, choose another one from the shelf and test it. Warped means that the stick is not straight, you know, curved.
There's another thing about drumsticks, whether they're varnished or laquered. Don't really know about this, but it should concern those with sweaty palms... Hmmm and I know this applies to alot of you.. (Janabel, Valentia... and I know you have them too Rae..)... i think it's cuz u're nervous.. if you just relax, you won't have sweaty palms.. I used to have'em in sec1 or 2 i think.. I think it's the nerve problems. Keep COOL!!! XD like me =DDDDD hahaa...
Oh.. The Japanese Concert thingy is on the 29 March (Saturday), it's 7.30 pm at the Esplanade. Tickets are $12. and that's already student priced. So far, those who are going in the section are.. ME, Janabel, Xinyi, Valentia and Sheryl. XD yes... way to go Sheryl for your active participation..
Lorraine the Sith Lord.
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Section Outing
the much awaited section outing!
Ok so we decided tentaively it would be on Monday, 10 March 2008. Time should be around lunch. We're eating lunch first before buying sticks (walking to Swee Lee needs energy ya know x)). Then go Swee Lee buy sticks. After that it's free and easy. Unless you want to take neos.
ok fine everything is unconfirmed im just posting for the sake of posting -.-
-valentia
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20080217
Marimba Masterclass
Morning Earthlings.
Here to post about this Marimba Masterclass thing.
Gifford Howarth: Marimba Masterclass
22 February 2008, Friday, 7:30 PM
Orchestra Hall
Renowned percussionist Gifford Howarth visits the Conservatory for a five day residency and presents a marimba masterclass.
Gifford Howarth received his Bachelors of Music degree from Ithaca College and his Masters in Percussion Performance from Kent State University. His percussion studies include working with Gordon Stout, Ted Rounds, and Bill Molenhof.
He is currently an Adjunct Professor/Artist in Residence at Penn State University in State College, PA along with being on the percussion faculty at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. Mr. Howarth is a very active recitalist, clinician, and masterclass teacher focusing on mallet percussion. He is a National Yamaha Performing Artist, a clinician for the Zildjian Cymbal Company, and a member of the Vic Firth Education Team.
Ticketing Information
Free admission.
Out of respect for other concert-goers, only children above 6 years of age will be allowed admission.
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I think it would be a good exposure. But I don't think it's like a workshop. Like ya know, like those stupid workshops you have to go in sec one. Like the people teach you something then you play on practice pad or something. I think this dude is gonna play and show off his skills then he teach you how to? But you won't get to try. Since it's at the concert hall. Hmm yes. I'm just saying.
So if you wanna go tell me asap. Then cause if got lots people wanna go then can just get a cab there. I think I should be going but dunno the rest. Oh yes sec ones are invited too. Haha. :) Erm Lorraine said she would go but I dunno if she still wants to go x) Haha. [yes there's no need to register, since the masterclass is conducted this way yes]
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
National University of Singapore
3 Estate Office Drive
Singapore 117485
That should be the address.
Oh ya the guy is said to be able to roll one hand on the marimba .____. Hahaha.
Alrighty. I'm off.
-Valentia
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HELLO DEAREST SECTION! :D
tomorrow is VALENTINE'S DAY!!! ;D
hahah because i dont think i shall be able to use the comp tmr so i'm posting here first :] yesyes! ;D
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE! ;DDD
ILYYYYYYYYY all! <3333>! x]
hahah okay see you guys tmr! :D LOVEEEEE! <3>
JOYJOYYYY! xD
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JA
ahahaha.
Hello earthlings!
Wheeee Valentia is partially unbanned from the com x) But I shall not misuse my authority. Mmhhmm.. I'm gonna do things like chatting/socializing etc only at night after I finish my work x) Wheee everyone should follow me.
I saw Snail today at the HCI bustop. She didn't see me D: Haha.
Well this is a random post.
Oh yeah. Joy and I are gonna be loansharks tomorrow. Better prepare some $$. For the cakes, I mean.
Ok toodles. Study hard.
-Valentia
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HELLO SECTION! <3
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR :DDD
hahah ;D yay i hope everyone has/had fun cause mine has officially ended :D no more going house to house thing anymore! ;D
see you guys next week :DD
JOYJOY! :]
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20080207
Happy CNY
Hello humans!
新年快乐！
恭喜发财
万事如意
Yes 小猫 can write Chinese! :D
Have a great Chinese New Year! unlike me stuck at home receiving at most 3 angpaos only D:
-Valentia, your caring senior/junior :D
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AHHH!!!
HELLO!!!
Ok... my main reason for posting is to say......
GET WELL SOON, JOY!!!!!!
yeah... that's about it. XD haha. rest well. sleep well.. eat well.. play well.. study.. erm .. less? ahahah! yeah. I will pray for you!
your beloved senior..... who will give you your daily dose of TLC tmr during lunch.. and hugs!!!!
LORRAINE!
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10:32 PM
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THIS IS THE 121TH POST :DDD
wait that isnt the point :P
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLOTTE DEAR :DDDDD
ahahahahahah!! WE LOVE YOU!!! <33333> x] rightts everyone :D
CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE! <3> xD
happy birthday once again ;D
lots and lots and lots of love,
JOYJOY!:] and the rest of perc! xD
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12:09 AM
20080202
Its because
HELLO AGAIN :D
Haha. sept cause.. its the lastest possible... july is way too early dude. i want good stuff.
i'll try come back as much okay. but i will at least spare one or two lunches a week to spend with my friends =/ sorrryyyy but in sec three things get harder :( hahaha.
WHEE shall bring my snare sticks on tuesday :D and my tama ones as well :D
Okey dokey :D
Valentia poofing off!
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LORRAINE STRIKES BACK
HELLO!!! HELLO!!! HELLO!!
Why you suddenly choose september?? I thought you were July? or August then poomf.. you want september.. zzzz...
My black sticks also rotting. like collecting dust in my drawer.. haha.
Well, my New Month Resolution is to come back on all the lunches. So all of y'all should too XD haha... Need to prac.
LORRAINE...
PS: guitar strings have to be changed once in 3 months.. just for fun u know
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Bonjour, Lorraine
HI AGAIN :DDDD
THE VOODOOo!!! hahaha. i shant voodoo you yet x) It's not really below the belt yeah. It's just... below the knees x) Okay that doesnt make sense.
ok haha thanks for getting me the tama sticks. Weehee. I just realised that the black sticks are rotting. Like rot, rot, rot. Under my desk. Hahaha.
Okayyyy I shall come back more often :( You know why right... Heh SEPTEMBER is not so far away :(( BLAH. Now that i have my snare sticks :D
VALENTIA
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WOOT!
HI ALL!!!
HAHA. HOW CAN YOU RESORT TO VOODOO!! BACKSTABBER! TO THINK I CALLED YOU AN UPRIGHT PERSON WHO NEVER RESORTS TO UNDERHAND AND BELOW THE BELT MEANS...... tsk tsk. what has come of the world.
Did you know the tama 7A i bought for you, Valentia.... IT SOLD OUT! again... zzz like what the hell. they should buy in the millions.. it's so popular.. so joy, if you wanted to buy the same pair of sticks as me, you'll have to wait a year plus... sadded yeah..
Just wanted to say that Joy improved alot since last year... Valentia you better practice harder.. Or else she might catch up yeah? XD haha. You ought to have more confidence of yourself Joy.. play the drums louder or whatever instruments. like that day at the mallets. you can actually play you know.. just swing higher. show people that you're confident of yourself.
LORRAINE
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Hi Lorraine again
Hi PEOPLE again and LORRAINE again
Boss, Vice Boss and Assistant Vice Boss! Ahaha, that one is random. Eh I have a voodoo to voodoo my boss you know x) Blahaha.
Back to the sticks matter. SD1 are thick. But they're like proper snare sticks. I dunno, if the sec ones don't like it then don't. But I'm fine with them. I'm fine with my current new sticks anyway.
VALENTIA :D
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HI VALENTIA
HI VALENTIA! and the rest of perc
LOL. I saw the SD1 from swee lee. It was super thick. Like the one's the sec1s are using. But u want them to get thick sticks too? But will they use it. Or just for practice. Cuz total will be 30 bucks plus. Which is expensive. Personally i don't like it. You seem to know me.. X)
LORRAINE THE PRO
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Hello Lorraine
Hello People
Hi Lorraine
I got my snare sticks today. They're Pro Mark Orchestral sticks. Tom Freer. No idea who he is. But yes, they're imported and shipped from USA. Like actually ordered. Isn't that cool?
Valentia
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I HAVE A LOT OF THINGS TO SAY!!!
Firstly, I protest against anyone saying Fiona is a random person. She, is first and foremost my juniors from MY PRIMARY SCHOOL AND FROM MY OLD CLASS. If anyone goes around saying anything bad about her you'll HEAR from me. She's very nice ok! :D THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU whoever made her join percussion.
PERCUSSION ROX!!!! :D We must be the most sought after section in the whole band/school. For one I agree with LORRAINE!!!! :D
What Lorraine you want to give up your drumset part...I WANT IT!!! :D Why don't you throw it to me...Charlotte will not want it right...pur-lease... The bells part is a tad boring since I can only play the boring C part...not the fun and exciting parts...please...unless you agree to loan me the xylo from CO or whatever...then I can play the fast part too...glock doesn't have the range of keys to play the parts.
Well for sectionals...here's what I suggest.
3-4 pm: Practice own parts for tribal and sabre. REALLY HARD, until you memorise the score. Ok not memorise, but be able to play the thing. I think everyone needs some serious time to get to know their scores. How are you going to play in an ensemble if you don't know your parts? Seriously.
4-4:30pm: Sabre dance as a section. Work speed up to 170 or something. Whatever speed the people play at in recordings on imeem.
4-4:30pm: Work on Tribal Beats as a section. Since this is new, I suggest everyone spend more time looking at this.
Lorraine you ought to be doing this...
OK never mind. Glad to help the section...
And CONGRATULATIONS TO US, the perckies! We were really fast on Friday keeping instru!
And no, we do NOT want to be cooped up with Sec 1s like we are Sec 1s. I don't anyway. I not so sure about Joy etc.
--XICHEN!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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