YouTube Clip of the Week: Zappa vs. Schwinn

By Andy Tamulynas | June 9, 2010
Frank Zappa appeared on the Steve Allen show in 1963 to perform an improvised piece for bicycle, "pre-recorded electric noises" and orchestra. Although his spot on the show was clearly intended as comedic relief, it's interesting to wonder if this kind of performance would be perceived differently today.
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Your Own Creative Contribution

By So Percussion | December 4, 2009
Jason Treuting First, a Reflection When the folks at Vic Firth told us about this new exchange, the four of us in So were excited to be involved. It seems like such a great way to get a conversation going on a variety of topics pertaining to what we do as percussionists. As I sat [...]
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Some New Ways Using the Brushes

By Florian Alexandru-Zorn | December 4, 2009
Hallo to all drummers and percussionists / Members of this great VF -- Family! My name is Florian Alexandru-Zorn and I am the author of the book “The Art Of Brushplaying” which is out at the Alfred Publishing. I want to show you some videos from my DVD with some special ways playing the brushes. But first I’d [...]
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