Glockenspiel Beginner

glitter_vampire · 10-01-2021, 08:25 PM

I've had a glockenspiel for a while and I know how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, but I don't really know where to begin to learn to genuinely play it if that makes sense? My school isn't offering percussion this year so even video recommendations would be helpful (: Thank you

Guybrush · 10-02-2021, 12:48 AM

If Twinkle is your level, it sounds like you can progress a lot just by playing the thing. Then just check youtube to find more guidance.

The only percussion techniques I know of that may not be self-explanatory is playing one note repeatedly (rolls) when other instruments (like a flute) might just sustain it and playing with two clubs in each hand. But that's typically more relevant for marimba and/or vibraphone.

You could see Ruth Underwood or perhaps Gazeuse! era Gong for inspiration.

Mucha na Dziko · 10-02-2021, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by glitter_vampire

I've had a glockenspiel for a while and I know how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, but I don't really know where to begin to learn to genuinely play it if that makes sense? My school isn't offering percussion this year so even video recommendations would be helpful (: Thank you

I know nothing of Glockenspiel. But as was mentioned before, maybe just experiment with it.

Like make yourself a loop backing track with 3-4 chords on a guitar or something and try to jam on it. That's pretty much how I learn new instruments.

Rahere · 12-20-2021, 07:03 AM

Although the classic is Tchaikowski's Sugar Plum Fairy, it's also played as a marching band instrument, usually in descant over something more "worthy". The Little Drummer Boy carol might work well. John Williams' Hedwig's Theme is written for it, too.

Mucha na Dziko · 12-20-2021, 08:16 AM

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is written for a celesta actually

As are John Williams' Harry Potter themes

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Rahere Groupie Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: London Posts: 12	Although the classic is Tchaikowski's Sugar Plum Fairy, it's also played as a marching band instrument, usually in descant over something more "worthy". The Little Drummer Boy carol might work well. John Williams' Hedwig's Theme is written for it, too.