Tambourine Shake Roll | Essential Elements 175

🚨 Stop making your tambourine rolls sound choppy! In this essential lesson for percussionists, we're diving deep into Essential Elements Book 1 Percussion (Exercise 175) to master the tambourine shake roll. Getting that smooth, sustained jingle sound is tricky, but I'll walk you through the proper technique step-by-step.

This video covers everything you need to know:
- Correct Tambourine Grip: Learn how to hold the instrument for the best control and tone, including tips on muffling.
- Mastering the Shake Roll: We break down the "doorknob" motion, a key percussion technique, and share drills to develop an even, unbroken sound.
- Understanding Tambourine Notation: How to interpret those slashes in the sheet music and time your rolls correctly.
- Bonus! Learn the finger roll technique (using beeswax/rosin) for quieter or shorter rolls—a must-know advanced skill!

Whether you're a student working through your Essential Elements book or an educator looking for clear demonstrations, this video will improve your tambourine playing immediately.

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