Percussion instruments come in all shapes and sizes. From the tubular bells to the timpani to the drum kit, Seb Rochford and David Hockings take you on a tour of their instruments.
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The marimba
Find out how marimbas are made and how they produce their sound. David Hockings talks all about the instrument and demonstrates how it’s played
A look at how the cymbals travelled to Western classical music from their Eastern beginnings. David Hockings demonstrates the various ways they can be played.
Introducing a variety of percussion instruments. From the drumkit to the xylophone to the udu, different percussionist demonstrate and explain how they are played.
