Steve Hemphill, Percussion
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"Commercial-World" Etude

This solo performance etude, targeted for the high school percussionist (perhaps for entry level collegiate percussionists) explores performance techniques of common instruments from the commercial and world percussion arenas, utilizing a continuous play-along sound accompaniment (6' 6").  Instruments: Afuche/Cabasa (beaded cylinder with handle), small shaker (tube), headless tambourine (mounted), small bell and block (mounted), 2 congas, large cowbell (mounted), shekere, guiro, timbales, splash/small cymbal, small triangle, pandeiro, 2 caxixi.

Purpose: to introduce instruments, present performance techniques, and to initiate ideas/skills/experiences toward contributing to a jazz ensemble or a commercial/pop group as an independent percussionist (in support of the ensemble's drum set player).
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