Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #56: “My 6 M’s rule…) Part I (Articulation….)

Today’s Axiom: “Make A Musical Motion that Matches the Musical Moment” Subtitled: “Articulation for percussionists..”

How as percussionists… do we deal with the challenge that is Articulation in performance? I want to hear your thoughts!

Thanks for watching…

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #55 “PASIC 2009 Preview”

Today we deliver our PASIC 2009 Preview… Please come by Fri. at 3:00 at the Steve Weiss Booth, and then Sat. at 10:30 at the Malletech Booth. I want to meet you all! Use the PASIC hashtag #pasic09. And.. I forgot to mention by keyboard panel discussion: Saturday at Noon in room 201!

See you in Indianapolis!

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #54: “Keiko’s Legacy..”

“Keiko’s Legacy…” Today we talk about a significant figure in our art and talk about her most important contributions (of many!). We lay some GENERAL background and discuss Sueyoshi’s Mirage to demonstrate basic style considerations.

Please answer the QOTE (question of the episode) by commenting at: www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com

Thanks for watching!

PATV: Evolving the percussion world.. one episode at a time.

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #53: “Why we teach… at any level”

Today we talk about “Free Stuff” at www.thomasburritt.com, how to interact and use social media to interact at PASIC 2009, and quickly discuss a philosophical Axiom central to developing musicianship in students…. at any level.

Answer the question of the episode and thanks for watching!

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #52 - “Applying Excerpts”

Today we go in a different direction and talk about Applying Excerpts and the issues that can arise when it comes time to performing them with orchestras. Specifically, we talk about the xylophone solo in Stravinskys famous Firebird (ballet version of 1910). Links mentioned in this episode: YouTube email/video reply link:http://www.youtube.com/user/texasburritts Answer the question of the episode and thanks for watching!

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #50 “It’s Good to Look Back…” Part II

Sorry about the two parter… Please leave comments at: www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com. And as always.. thanks for watching!

Percussion Axiom TV: Episdoe #50 “It’s good to Look Back..” part I

Today’s Axiom “It’s Good to Look Back….”. We celebrate 50 episodes by reviewing the past, looking forward, and I ask some important questions I want your feedback on! Stay tuned for part II..  coming soon. If you joined us on Ustream… thanks!

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #49 “How Well do you Know Your Marimba?” - Part II

Thanks everyone for the comments from Part I! Part II focusses on what I think is the most important feature of the instrument I play as it relates to my marimba sound: controlling the characteristics of bar ring…..

Thank You SO much for watching and contributing. I value EVERYONE’S  thoughts. Looking forward to yours!

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #48 Part I: “How well do you know your marimba”?

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Today we geek out about how resonators work and why certain features are important to the way I sound. I want to know what you think about the content of this show!!!

When we listen critically it’s amazing what we can hear that we never heard before…

Thank you Ozarka!

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #47 : “The Little Things….”

Today we “geek out” a little, and build on episode #46. We are back in the “Wicked Pit” to get into a bit more detail. Today’s Axiom discusses how doing a lot of little things can really help something be more manageable and therefore, successful.

I want to hear about your “little things”.. so please answer the question of the episode and leave comments at: www.thomasburritt.tumblr. com