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Keyboard Percussion: A Long Distance Relationship, Part 2

Keyboard Percussion: A Long Distance Relationship, Part 2

As you approach the middle of beginner year, most students should be able to read, find, and play each note…
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Keyboard Percussion: A Long Distance Relationship

Keyboard Percussion: A Long Distance Relationship

Why do percussionists struggle so much with sight-reading on mallet instruments compared to other band instruments? It’s simple really—distance! There…
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6 Benefits of Adding Rhythm Ear Training to Your Band Curriculum

6 Benefits of Adding Rhythm Ear Training to Your Band Curriculum

According to Wikipedia, “Ear training (or aural skills) is a music theory study in which musicians learn to identify pitches,…
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The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable QUARTETS)

The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable QUARTETS)

Here’s the FOURTH and final installment of The Garner Ensemble Project – QUARTETS! We MAY release more ensembles in the…
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The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable duettino alternatos)

The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable duettino alternatos)

Here’s the second installment of The Garner Ensemble Project – Duettino Alternatos! There are 2 more sets to come (trios…
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The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable duets for all band instruments)

The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable duets for all band instruments)

We are VERY excited about many new projects we’ve been working on for the past year! They will be revealed…
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