Instruments: Percussion

In this film, David Corkhill introduces some of his instruments in the percussion section.

Vibraphone - 00:07
Xylophone - 02:29
Marimba - 03:31
Glockenspiel - 04:53
Bass Drum - 05:54
Tam-Tam - 07:19
Snare Drum - 08:57
Cymbals - 10:49
Triangle - 13:14
Crotales - 14:17
Tambourine - 15:16

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The Principal Percussion Chair is endowed by Patricia Kalmans and Michael Ozer.

[Onionknght]

I love how this guy lays down the mallets with the greatest of care not to make a clank when laying down the handle, guy respects the instruments.

[idraote]

This gentleman is so poised, well spoken and informative: much useful information condensed in a no-nonsense talk.

[soax]

I like the way he treats those instruments... So gentle, so nice...

[chrismav]

I feel like the percussion section always has the most fun people

[jaymesformosa]

The prelude from Bach's cello suite on the marimba made me smile

[NP-rhdt]

the bow on the vibrophone was very majestic, and beautiful sounding.

[DEBOASSE]

He touches this instruments so delicate fully. I really appreciate his adorable lesson. I'm garage producer enthusiast and I in my humble opinion for produce quality music is impossible without this kind of understanding.

[RyanAlexanderBloom]

Nice, only about 46 more standard orchestral percussion instruments to go...

[johnoestmann]

As a mainly computer-based composer, I want to thank you so much for taking the time to really explain these instruments so we can freely watch and learn all about them. Seeing them in action really helps to deepen the understanding!

[jasonqiao]

"It's a rather simple instrument." Proceeds to explain the triangle.

[famoussaturn]

I've literally played percussion for 15 years why am I watching this

[gukas.]

I love how gentle and elegant he is with each instrument

[samcey]

There are such iconic sounds, like the bass drum. Some of the other instruments don't sound very pleasing on their own, so it's always amazing to me that composers, conductors, and musicians can recognise the significance and contribution of it's sound as part of the whole orchestra. Very interesting to have it all broken down like this

[youdbettertube]

He told us to expect an "extraordinary crescendo, " but I was still blown away.

[skatastolako]

Ι have seen almost all videos from this series. This specific teacher, is probably the one that gives me the most, the feeling that he knows his instrument(s) in a tremendous depth

[IAmNateDogg]

there is no orchestra without a triangle

[TheKroesar]

I love the contrast between the intensity of his playing (watch his face at the end of the snare drum part) and the great care and respect with which he handles the instruments. That is true passion!

[bmann]

David Corkhill is a fantastic presenter. I really enjoyed this!

[carolines]

I love how he has a triangle stick in his pocket.... I want to do that!! :D

[fayediamante]

8:35 he just pulls a triangle stick out of his pocket like he carries it everywhere