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Welcome to a Whole New World!

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Welcome to the newly redesigned version of The Marching Percussion Website! Marching Percussion Services is proud to release this update to what has long been a mainstay of Marching Percussion content on the Internet. Poke around and let us know if there are any issues using the site. As usual---the site will expand and improve as we also get aquainted with our new digs! As always, if there are any issues or questions regarding the new site format, please do not hesitate to provide any feedback you may have by accessing the new "Contact Us" link in the left-hand side site navigation links. Enjoy!

Last Updated on Friday, 24 July 2009 14:24
 

Working in a Domed Environment

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This whitepaper takes a look at the marching percussion ensemble and explains the effects commonly encountered in a domed stadium. If your ensemble competes in an arena like this, read all about what you might consider doing to prevent catastrophy!!
Last Updated on Thursday, 30 July 2009 14:28 Read more...
 

Smart Practicing

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No Sticks; No Pad; Still Tops in the Class! Some quick advice on geting more practice out of the time you have in your day!

Last Updated on Thursday, 30 July 2009 12:22 Read more...
 

Want to Link to us? Here's How!

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Here are some graphics you can use to link directly to The Marching Percussion Website!

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Marching Percussion Services is on Twitter!

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Marching Percussion Services is now on Twitter! Located under the Twitter username of "MarchingPerc", The Marching Percussion Website now can be found on the popular micro-blogging service. Follow the site now to stay abreast of additional marching percussion information.

Trivia, factiods, drumming tips, information 're-tweeted' (RT) from other sources, and even some licks may appear in the stream at any time!

Last Updated on Monday, 13 July 2009 15:52
 



News Flash!

Bass Drum Tuning Intervals
When tuning bass drums, try the following intervals: Drum 1 to 2: Minor 3rd; Drum 2 to 3: Minor 3rd; Drum 3 to 4: Perfect 4th; Drum 4 to 5: Perfect 4th!

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